The Russian Constitutional Court has ruled that property belonging to relatives and third parties of corrupt individuals, including the sole residence, can be legally confiscated. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
This decision remains in effect even if the property was partially purchased with legal funds. Relatives of persons involved in corruption, including their children, can also be held accountable.
For example, Yelena Labuzova, the daughter of Vyacheslav Labuzov, the former Minister of Education of the Orenburg region, built a house on land her father purchased with illegal funds. However, the court confiscated this house as property acquired through illegal means.
In another case, despite Olga Korol registering apartments obtained as bribes under her son-in-law's name, the court also confiscated these properties. According to the court's firm stance, property acquired as a result of corruption must be confiscated regardless of whose name it is under.
The court emphasized that retaining such property could encourage corruption. According to the decision adopted in October 2024, altering or increasing property derived from corruption does not prevent its confiscation.
Legal experts say this ruling will strengthen the fight against corruption but poses a significant risk for relatives. If they do not verify the legality of funds originating from corruption, they may lose their property.
According to the court's decision, even the sole residence can be confiscated. Therefore, any property related to corruption should be approached with caution.
