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This database of illicit enrichment legislation and other relevant legislation accompanies the book Illicit Enrichment by Andrew Dornbierer, published by the Basel Institute on Governance in March 2021 and available as a printed book and e-book and on this website. It contains details of illicit enrichment laws and other relevant legislation from countries around the world, where data on these are available.

Download a PDF copy of the laws here. Please note that the PDF was last updated on 31 March 2021. If you would like to suggest corrections or additions, please contact andrew.dornbierer@baselgovernance.org.

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Mozambique


Unofficial Translation (courtesy of DeepL) Article 428 (Illicit enrichment) 1. A public servant who, by himself or through an intermediary, acquires, possesses or holds assets that are not of lawful origin, incompatible with his income or legitimate assets, shall be punished by imprisonment for up to one year and a corresponding fine, if a more serious penalty is not applicable by virtue of another legal provision. 2. In case of conviction, the part of the assets that exceeds the amount proved by legitimate income shall be declared lost to the State.
Original Text (http://www.ts.gov.mz/images/Lei_nº._242019.pdf)

Artigo 428 (Enriquecimento ilícito)

1. O servidor público que, por si ou por interposta pessoa, adquirir, possuir ou detiver património sem origem lícita determinada, incompatível com os seus rendimentos ou bens legítimos, é punido com pena de prisão até 1 ano e multa correspondente, se pena mais grave lhe não couber por força de outra disposição legal.

2. Em caso de condenação, a parte do património que exceder o valor provado por rendimentos legítimos, é declarada perdida a favor do Estado.


Type: Criminal Illicit Enrichment Laws

Last update on LEARN: 3 Mar 2022