As enacted

Contents

1. Short title and date of operation

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

This Act may be cited as the Proceeds of Crime

Act, No. 5 of 2025.

(2)

The provisions of this Act other than this section, shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may by

Order published in the Gazette appoint:

Provided however, every provision of this Act shall come into operation not later than twelve months from the date of coming into operation of this section.

(3)

The provisions of this section shall come into operation on the date on which the Bill becomes an Act of Parliament.

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Part I

General Provisions and Offences

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Part II

Investigation Into Proceeds of Crime, Restraint And Seizure

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Part III

Judicial Freezing of Proceeds of Crime

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Part IV

Protection, Preservation and Management of Proceeds of Crime

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Part V

Proceeds of Crime Management authority

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Part VI

Forfeiture of Frozen Proceeds of Crime And Related Proceedings

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Part VII

Civil Remedy For Victims Of Crime

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Part VIII

Disposal Of Forfeited Proceeds Of Crime And The Utilization Of The Value Derived Thereof

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Part IX

Victims Of Crime Reparation Trust Fund

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Part X

International Cooperation

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Part XI

Miscellaneous Provisions

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