‘Fancy cars and flashy yachts’: criminals living the high life targeted by Victoria’s unexplained wealth laws

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Police minister says those who ‘swan around with ill-gotten gains’ will be pursued in reforms that flip onus of proof

Crime figures face losing luxury cars and other items under new Victorian laws that force criminals to repay any wealth they cannot prove was lawfully acquired.Crime figures face losing luxury cars and other items under new Victorian laws that force criminals to repay any wealth they cannot prove was lawfully acquired.

“The barrier has been is that we’ve had to demonstrate that is connected to criminal activity. The onus now will be flipped under this legislation, you will have to demonstrate that you obtained it by legal means,” she said. “If organised crime bosses think that they can have the fancy cars, flashy yachts, spend their money on hotels and strippers, if you draw your attention to yourself, Victoria police will be after you.

 

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