LEGALIZATION (LAUNDERING) OF MONEY OR OTHER PROPERTY OBTAINED BY CRIMINAL MEANS: ISSUES OF LAW APPLICATION AND SENTENCING

The article discusses issues of law application and sentencing for the legalization (laundering) of money or other property obtained by criminal means. Combating the laundering of criminal money (property) is the most relevant and important area in preventing the shadow economy and preventing corruption. The author analyzed domestic legislation and investigative and judicial practice in cases of this category. Having studied law enforcement practice and the works of legal scholars, it was concluded that a hierarchical conflict had arisen. At the same time, a comparative legal analysis of foreign legislation indicates some inaccuracies in determining punishment under Article 218 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The author, in his work, came to the conclusion that it is necessary to collect sufficient evidence during pre-trial investigations in cases of this category. Also, in order to impose a fair punishment, he proposes to consider the possibility of making additions in the form of a qualified feature and the corresponding type of punishment for the composition under consideration. 

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