Facts
The complainant [X.] objects to the transmission of investigative files from a separate criminal proceeding in Switzerland to the authorities of the Principality of Monaco. The Principality of Monaco is conducting a criminal investigation against [F.] and [G.] for alleged money laundering. At the request of the Monegasque authorities, the District Attorney's Office II for the Canton of Zurich approved the transmission of documents on which the names "Company [H.] ", "[C.] " and "[X.] " appear. The complainant [X.] appealed against this, and the appeal was dismissed by the High Court of the Canton of Zurich.
The complainant requests the rejection of the request for legal assistance or at least a limited disclosure of the documents. He argues that the request does not state the elements of the alleged criminal acts and does not explain how the funds in question are of criminal origin.
Considerations
The Federal Supreme Court dismisses the appeal. It holds that the requirement of dual criminality under the applicable European Convention on Money Laundering is met. The statement of facts in the request establishes a reasonable suspicion of criminal concealment of assets of criminal origin. Accordingly, the request does not necessarily have to specifically name the predicate offence of the alleged money laundering.
Furthermore, the Federal…