Money Laundering Defence in Spain
International money-laundering defence under articles 301–304 CP. Cross-border investigations, real-estate schemes, cryptocurrency and high-net-worth clients.
Money Laundering Defence in Spain
Money laundering (blanqueo de capitales) is one of the most aggressively prosecuted crimes in Spain, often linked to drug trafficking and organised crime investigations. RINBER has defended individuals, businesses and financial professionals against money laundering allegations for over 25 years.
Money Laundering Law in Spain
Money laundering is defined in Articles 301–304 of Spain’s Penal Code as acquiring, converting, transmitting or concealing assets known to come from a serious criminal activity. The offence carries:
- 6 months to 6 years in prison for basic money laundering
- Up to 9 years when the offence is committed through an organisation, or by professionals (lawyers, accountants, estate agents)
- Full asset confiscation (comiso) of laundered funds
- Unlimited fines (multa proporcional)
- Disqualification from professional practice
Spain has one of Europe’s most active anti-money laundering enforcement systems, with SEPBLAC (Spain’s financial intelligence unit), the Tax Agency, and specialised prosecutors working together. Many investigations are triggered by FATF reports, Interpol alerts or international mutual legal assistance requests.
Who Gets Charged?
Money laundering prosecutions in Spain target:
- Business owners and company directors accused of using businesses to move illicit funds
- Property investors — especially on the Costa del Sol and in Madrid — accused of purchasing real estate with criminal proceeds
- Financial intermediaries, advisers and bankers
- Lawyers and accountants accused of facilitating transactions
- Family members of primary defendants accused of receiving or concealing funds
- Cryptocurrency traders and exchange operators
Our Defence Approach
Manuel Rincón Bernal has defended complex money laundering cases before the Audiencia Nacional, Spain’s specialist court for large-scale financial crime. His approach includes:
- Establishing legitimate origin of funds through documentary and expert evidence
- Challenging the predicate offence — if the underlying crime cannot be proved, money laundering often fails
- Contesting the chain of custody for seized financial records
- Negotiating voluntary return of funds to mitigate sentences
- Defending professionals who may have unknowingly processed suspect transactions
- International asset recovery defence where foreign jurisdictions are involved
Under Investigation for Money Laundering in Spain?
Early legal advice is critical in money laundering investigations. Contact our team now.
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Javier Rincón Bernal
Abogado Penalista — Socio Director
📍 Málaga, Granada, Madrid, Sevilla, Córdoba
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Abogado Penalista — Especialista en Extradición
📍 Málaga, Granada, Madrid, Marbella, Murcia
⚖️ Extradición · Blanqueo de Capitales · Narcotráfico
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