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The Free Press: Case provides show time for unexplained wealth order

June 23, 2025 — 

University of Manitoba law Prof. Michelle Gallant, an expert on money laundering and civil forfeiture laws, said the low bar required means there’s virtually no question the court will grant the order.

“All they have to show is a suspicion, they have to show that there’s reason to suspect that the cash… is derived from criminal activity,” said Gallant recently.

Gallant said she’s interested to see whether Singh will attempt to explain the cash and property, or if he’ll give up in face of the court application.

To read the entire article, please follow the link to The Free Press.

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