Ga. Code § 7-1-917

Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709

Section 7-1-917 - Venue for the offense of money laundering

In a prosecution under this article, when a currency transaction involves the movement or transfer of digital or electronic money or currency held in an account at a financial institution while knowing the moneys involved in a currency transaction represent the proceeds of some form of unlawful activity, the crime shall be considered as having been committed:

(1) In any county in which the accused exercised control over such digital or electronic money or currency which was the subject of the transaction;

(2) In any county in which any act was performed in furtherance of such transaction; or

(3) In any county in which an alleged victim resides.

OCGA § 7-1-917

Added by 2023 Ga. Laws 345,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2023.