[303Z36 Application for crypto wallet freezing order]
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (2002 c 29) | Legislation

[Freezing of crypto wallets]

[303Z36  Application for crypto wallet freezing order]

[(1)     This section applies if an enforcement officer has reasonable grounds for suspecting that cryptoassets held in a crypto wallet administered by a UK-connected cryptoasset service provider—

(a)     are recoverable property, or

(b)     are intended by any person for use in unlawful conduct.

(2)     Where this section applies (but subject to subsection (3)) the enforcement officer may apply to the relevant court for a crypto wallet freezing order in relation to the crypto wallet in which the cryptoassets are held.

(3)     An enforcement officer may not apply for a crypto wallet freezing order unless the officer is a senior officer or is authorised to do so by a senior officer.

(4)     For the purposes of this Chapter—

(a)     a crypto wallet freezing order is an order that,

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