That's the problem. Assets can't commit a crime. They aren't people, or even corporations. Yes, maybe a court will determine after conviction that $XX is ill-go

That's the problem. Assets can't commit a crime. They aren't people, or even corporations. Yes, maybe a court will determine after conviction that $XX is ill-gotten gains and require the convicted defendant to turn over that money. But stealing before a conviction just on a whim? This has got to stop.