{"id":10900,"date":"2026-03-10T11:32:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T11:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/?p=10900"},"modified":"2026-03-09T11:35:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T11:35:08","slug":"what-counts-as-proceeds-of-crime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/gd\/what-counts-as-proceeds-of-crime\/","title":{"rendered":"What counts as proceeds of crime?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-8cdf7575 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\"><h1 style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">What counts as proceeds of crime?<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-4293da6b uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-left-title uagb-infobox-left uagb-infobox-image-valign-middle\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-left-title-image\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-image-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Richard-Simms-AMLCC-956x1024.png\" alt=\"Richard Simms\" width=\"80\" height=\"85\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ifb-title-prefix\">Richard Simms<\/span><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Director and Founder of AMLCC and AMLCC Consult<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;height:480px\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jason-briscoe-Gw_sFen8VhU-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"What counts as proceeds of crime?\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jason-briscoe-Gw_sFen8VhU-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jason-briscoe-Gw_sFen8VhU-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jason-briscoe-Gw_sFen8VhU-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jason-briscoe-Gw_sFen8VhU-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jason-briscoe-Gw_sFen8VhU-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jason-briscoe-Gw_sFen8VhU-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f4715dae alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f9c6201f\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under UK law, proceeds of crime means any benefit (money, property or assets) obtained from criminal conduct, whether directly or indirectly. The definition comes from the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It underpins the UK\u2019s anti-money laundering regime and determines when property may become&nbsp;\u201ccriminal property\u201d and when money laundering offences can arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For regulated professionals, understanding what counts as proceeds of crime is central to recognising risk and deciding when escalation is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>The statutory definition of proceeds of crime<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/whats-the-proceeds-of-crime-act-2002\/\">Proceeds of Crime Act 2002<\/a>&nbsp;(POCA) does not define&nbsp;\u201cproceeds of crime\u201d in isolation. Instead, it defines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>criminal conduct, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>benefit from criminal conduct<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A person benefits from criminal conduct if they obtain property as a result of, or in connection with, that conduct. That benefit can be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Direct, such as money stolen in a fraud<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indirect, such as assets later purchased using stolen funds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The concept of benefit is deliberately broad. It reflects the international standards set by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/what-is-fatf\/\">FATF<\/a>&nbsp;(the Financial Action Task Force), which require countries to criminalise the laundering of proceeds from a wide range of offences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is\u00a0\u201ccriminal conduct\u201d?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Criminal conduct means conduct that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>constitutes an offence in any part of the UK, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>would constitute an offence in the UK if it occurred here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This includes offences such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>fraud;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0px;\">tax evasion;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0px;\">bribery;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0px;\">theft;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0px;\">sanctions breaches;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>regulatory offences carrying criminal liability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Criminal conduct is not limited to serious organised crime. Even relatively small-scale offences can generate proceeds of crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are \u201cdirect proceeds of crime\u201d?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Direct proceeds are the most obvious category. Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>money obtained through fraud;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cash from drug trafficking;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0px;\">funds evaded from tax;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bribes received in a corruption scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In these cases, the money or asset itself represents the criminal benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are \u201cindirect proceeds of crime\u201d?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proceeds of crime also include property that represents an indirect benefit. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fraud proceeds used to buy a property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stolen funds invested in a company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criminal income converted into shares or cryptoassets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if the original funds have changed form, the asset acquired can still represent the benefit from criminal conduct. This is why tracing and layering matter in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/what-is-money-laundering\/\">money laundering<\/a>&nbsp;cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does the amount matter?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no minimum threshold. A small undeclared cash payment, a modest tax evasion or a minor fraud can still generate proceeds of crime. The scale may affect enforcement priorities but it does not affect the definition. For regulated firms, the issue is not value but suspicion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Proceeds of crime and criminal property<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proceeds of crime and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/whats-the-definition-of-criminal-property\/\">criminal property<\/a>&nbsp;are closely linked but not identical concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Proceeds of crime<\/strong> refers to the benefit obtained from criminal conduct. <strong>Criminal property<\/strong>, as defined in section 340 of POCA, is property that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>constitutes or represents a benefit from criminal conduct, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the alleged offender knows or suspects that it represents such a benefit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once suspicion arises, property representing proceeds of crime may meet the definition of criminal property. At that point, the principal money laundering offences under POCA become relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How proceeds of crime impact your day-to-day work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For accountants, lawyers, TCSPs, property professionals and high-value dealers, proceeds of crime may appear in everyday work through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>client funds held in accounts;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>transaction proceeds;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>professional fees paid from suspicious sources;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>asset transfers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>corporate restructures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You are not required to prove that funds are proceeds of crime. You are required to recognise when there are reasonable grounds for suspicion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red flags such as unexplained&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/whats-source-of-funds\/\">source of funds<\/a>, inconsistent explanations or opaque ownership structures do not automatically mean funds are criminal. They indicate that further enquiry is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If suspicion remains after reasonable enquiry, internal reporting to your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/what-is-the-role-of-the-mlro\/\">MLRO<\/a>&nbsp;is required under POCA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The role of the risk-based approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UK\u2019s AML framework is built on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/what-is-a-risk-based-approach\/\">risk-based approach<\/a>&nbsp;set by FATF. You will rarely see obvious evidence that funds are criminal. Instead, you may encounter inconsistencies, gaps in explanation or transactions that do not align with what you know about the client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The risk-based approach requires you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>understand your client and their normal activity;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>question information that does not sit comfortably;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>take reasonable steps to clarify source of funds;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>escalate concerns internally where suspicion remains;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>document how and why decisions were reached.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your risk assessments, due diligence and escalation processes are linked clearly, decisions about acting on potential proceeds of crime can be made in a proportionate, structured way rather than reactively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proceeds of crime means any benefit obtained from criminal conduct, whether directly or indirectly. The definition under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 is deliberately broad and applies across a wide range of offences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For regulated professionals, the focus is not on investigating crime. It is on recognising when funds or assets may represent a criminal benefit and responding appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your AML framework links risk assessment, source of funds enquiries, internal reporting and audit trails in a structured way, decisions about potential proceeds of crime become clearer, more consistent and easier to evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-7e2f0fec uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top has-ast-global-color-4-background-color\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><strong>Explore how AMLCC&#8217;s features can keep your business completely compliant<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"uagb-ifb-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlcc.com\/product-features\/training\/\" class=\"uagb-infobox-cta-link wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" onclick=\"return true;\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container article-cta uag-hide-desktop uagb-block-f6be450a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-69b8c097\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">The one-stop AML solution<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ebdcd75c82448b1b24200aa26878c3fb wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:20px;line-height:1.3\">Educate your teams, improve efficiency and achieve AML compliance all in one place, using AMLCC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"justify-content: center;\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a href=\"\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button demo-secondary\" onclick=\"Calendly.initPopupWidget({url: 'https:\/\/calendly.com\/lisa-jco\/amlcc-demo?hide_gdpr_banner=1&#038;primary_color=ff4f5b'});return false;\">Book now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-hide-desktop uagb-block-c5c14d25\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-a787415a\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">We know AML<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b9d9651e7d805b3930e06c1a2fdeee6c wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:20px;line-height:1.3\">We\u2019re regulated professionals too. 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