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title: O.C.G.A. § 7-1-917. Venue for the offense of money laundering.
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# O.C.G.A. § 7-1-917. Venue for the offense of money laundering.

In a prosecution under this article, when a currency transaction involves the movement or transfer of digital or electronic money or currency held in an account at a financial institution while knowing the moneys involved in a currency transaction represent the proceeds of some form of unlawful activity, the crime shall be considered as having been committed:

(1) In any county in which the accused exercised control over such digital or electronic money or currency which was the subject of the transaction;

(2) In any county in which any act was performed in furtherance of such transaction; or

(3) In any county in which an alleged victim resides.

## History

Code 1981, § 7-1-917, enacted by Ga. L. 2023, p. 634, § 1/HB 219, effective July 1, 2023.

## Cross References

Racketeer and Corrupt Influences Act, § 16-4-1 et seq.

## Effective Date

This Code section became effective July 1, 2023.