At some level, this law is a response to how slow the courts are in enforcing other laws. In the case described, the money is surely the proceeds of a crime. Bu

At some level, this law is a response to how slow the courts are in enforcing other laws. In the case described, the money is surely the proceeds of a crime. But it might take 10 years to prosecute that crime, given multiple jurisdictions and a well-lawyered defendant. Meanwhile, the money causes harm by distorting the economy. So I understand the desire to do something in the meantime. But let's not lose sight of the proper solution: swift justice for the actual crime.