File No. DOIA 2122-1525
3 February 2022
Cherie Kara
[FYI request #18393 email]
Dear Cherie
Thank you for your email of 1 February 2022 requesting the following under the Official Information Act
1982 (the Act):
[…]
I would like to request some information about the use of the the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery)
Act 2009 and the redistribution through the "hypothecated fund" in the eight years since it came
into effect.
1. For each of the years 2017-2021, the number of restraint and forfeiture orders that were
successful.
2. For each of the years 2017-2021, the money value of restraint and forfeiture orders that were
successful.
3. For each of the years 2017-2021, the money value of restraint and forfeiture orders that were
re-distributed through the "hypothecated fund” to institutions that target the drivers of drug and
organised crime.
4. For each of the years 2017-2021, specifically which government agencies / institutions that
target the drivers of drug and organised crime were successful in their application for this
"hypothecated fund” and approved by Cabinet
[…]
This letter is to notify you that the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is partially
transferring the request to the Ministry of Justice, in accordance with section 14 of the Official
Information Act 1982. This partial transfer is occurring because the Ministry believes that the information
requested in questions 3 and 4 is more closely aligned with the functions of the Ministry of Justice.
MBIE wil respond to questions 1 and 2 of your request in due course.
You have the right under section 28(3) of the Act to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman
of my decision to transfer your request. The relevant details can be found at:
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz
Yours sincerely
Pete Seufatu
National Manager
Criminal Proceeds, Integrity and Enforcement
Te Whakatairanga Service Delivery
15 Stout Street, PO Box 1473, Wel ington 6140 New Zealand
E [email address]
T +64 4 472 0030
W www.mbie.govt.nz
