# Money laundering defence lawyer in Georgia A money laundering case often starts with a bank report or a frozen account. We defend individuals and companies — from proving the lawful origin of assets to the courtroom. - Confidential - Georgian · English · Russian - Free first consultation - Courts of all instances Money laundering (legalising illegal income) is giving illegal or unexplained property a lawful appearance in order to hide its origin (Article 194). Unexplained property is property for which there are no documents showing it was lawfully obtained — so documents and financial history decide these cases. During an investigation a court can freeze property and bank accounts if there is information that the property may be hidden or was obtained through crime. A freeze can be challenged — and that is often the first step. ## Penalties under Article 194 - Basic offence — a fine or 3 to 6 years in prison - As a group, repeatedly or on a large scale (GEL 30,000–50,000) — 6 to 9 years - By an organised group, by abusing one's position or on an especially large scale (over GEL 50,000) — 9 to 12 years ## Our services - Defence against money laundering charges - Challenging freezes on accounts and property - Proving the lawful origin of assets - Transactions suspended by banks - Defending companies and internal reviews - Reviewing financial expert reports ## Questions & answers ### My bank suspended a transaction — what should I do? Ask for a written explanation and prepare documents proving where the money came from. If it reaches an investigation, involve a lawyer straight away. ### What is unexplained property? Property for which the person or their relatives have no documents proving it was lawfully obtained. ### What is the penalty for money laundering? For the basic offence — a fine or 3 to 6 years; on an especially large scale or by an organised group — up to 12 years. ## Legal basis - [Criminal Code of Georgia](https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/16426) - [Criminal Procedure Code of Georgia](https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/90034) Official texts (in Georgian) — Legislative Herald of Georgia, matsne.gov.ge. ## Related topics - [#Criminal law](https://mmlaw.ge/en/criminal-defense-lawyer/) - [#Business](https://mmlaw.ge/en/corporate-lawyer/) - - [Economic crime lawyer](https://mmlaw.ge/en/economic-crime-lawyer/) - - [Fraud lawyer](https://mmlaw.ge/en/fraud-lawyer/) - - [Smuggling and customs offences](https://mmlaw.ge/en/smuggling-and-customs-lawyer/) - - [Tax lawyer](https://mmlaw.ge/en/tax-lawyer/) - - [Criminal defence lawyer](https://mmlaw.ge/en/criminal-defense-lawyer/) - - [Cybercrime lawyer](https://mmlaw.ge/en/cybercrime-lawyer/) - - [Juvenile lawyer in Georgia: legal help for minors](https://mmlaw.ge/en/juvenile-justice-lawyer/) - - [Detained in Georgia? 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