{"id":35785,"date":"2025-09-04T08:37:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T06:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/financial-intelligence-unit\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T19:15:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T18:15:01","slug":"financial-intelligence-unit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/financial-intelligence-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Intelligence Unit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Financial Intelligence Unit<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-geldwaschemeldestelle\" data-level=\"2\">Financial Intelligence Unit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-aufgaben-der-geldwaschemeldestelle\" data-level=\"2\">Tasks of the Financial Intelligence Unit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-meldepflichtige-berufsgruppen\" data-level=\"2\">Reporting Entities<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ablauf-einer-verdachtsmeldung\" data-level=\"2\">Suspicious Activity Reporting Procedure<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ihre-vorteile-mit-anwaltlicher-unterstutzung\" data-level=\"2\">Your Benefits with Legal Assistance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-haufig-gestellte-fragen-faq\" data-level=\"2\">Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-geldwaschemeldestelle\">Financial Intelligence Unit<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Financial Intelligence Unit (A-FIU) is Austria&#8217;s central body for combating money laundering and terrorist financing. It is organizationally located within the Federal Criminal Police Office and receives suspicious activity reports from banks, financial service providers, real estate agents, auditors and tax advisors, lawyers, notaries, and providers of virtual currencies. The A-FIU examines these reports, orders a transaction freeze if necessary, and forwards substantiated suspicious cases to the competent law enforcement authorities.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3019fe8e alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-32585033\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The A-FIU is the national reporting office for suspicious money laundering reports in Austria, established at the Federal Criminal Police Office.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-45819ab6\"><picture>\n\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Geldwaeschemeldestelle-352x198.webp\" >\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-picture-small\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Geldwaeschemeldestelle.webp\" alt=\"Central Financial Intelligence Unit A-FIU: Tasks, Reporting Obligations, Procedures, and Legal Support in Suspicious Cases.\" >\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aufgaben-der-geldwaschemeldestelle\">Tasks of the Financial Intelligence Unit<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Financial Intelligence Unit (A-FIU) receives suspicious activity reports and subjects them to careful analysis. If irregularities are found, it can order the postponement or even the prohibition of a transaction to prevent its immediate execution. If the suspicions are confirmed, the A-FIU forwards the case to the competent public prosecutors&#8217; offices and police authorities.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, the A-FIU maintains close cooperation with the Financial Market Authority, the Federal Ministry of Finance, and international reporting agencies. This creates a dense network of control and information channels. The A-FIU thus fulfills a central filtering function: only those reports that genuinely establish sufficient suspicion of money laundering proceed to criminal prosecution.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meldepflichtige-berufsgruppen\">Reporting Entities<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reporting obligations apply to sectors considered particularly susceptible to money laundering activities, including:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Banks and Financial Service Providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insurance Companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real Estate Agents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Auditors and Tax Advisors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virtual Currency Service Providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lawyers and Notaries \u2013 however, only in specific circumstances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lawyers and Confidentiality<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A crucial point is the lawyer&#8217;s duty of confidentiality.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No reporting obligation<\/strong> exists for information obtained within the scope of legal advice or representation in judicial and administrative proceedings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A reporting obligation<\/strong> exists only when lawyers actively participate in certain transactions, such as real estate purchases, trust settlements, or company formations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If legal advice is demonstrably misused to commit money laundering, a reporting obligation also exists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For clients, this means: <strong>Legal advice remains a confidential space.<\/strong> Reporting obligations apply only in clearly defined exceptional cases.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/ueber-uns\/rechtsanwalt-peter-harlander\/\" title=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/ph100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Peter Harlander<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Rechtsanw\u00e4lte<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eDie anwaltliche Verschwiegenheit bleibt der Grundsatz. Nur in klar abgegrenzten Ausnahmef\u00e4llen entsteht \u00fcberhaupt eine Meldepflicht.\u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ablauf-einer-verdachtsmeldung\">Suspicious Activity Reporting Procedure<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The suspicious activity reporting procedure begins with the detection of an unusual transaction by a reporting entity. Subsequently, the report is submitted via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usp.gv.at\/goaml\"><strong>goAML<\/strong><\/a> platform in the Business Service Portal. Upon receipt, the A-FIU examines the information and can, if necessary, order a temporary transaction freeze. If the suspicion is confirmed, it informs the competent public prosecutor&#8217;s office and forwards the case. On this basis, the law enforcement authorities initiate an investigation and take the necessary steps.    <\/p>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/en\/about-us\/sebastian-riedlmair\/\" title=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/sr100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Sebastian Riedlmair<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Attorneys<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eVerdachtsmeldungen sind ein sensibles Instrument. Ohne rechtliche Begleitung besteht die Gefahr, dass Mandanten unn\u00f6tig in Ermittlungsverfahren geraten.\u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ihre-vorteile-mit-anwaltlicher-unterstutzung\">Your Benefits with Legal Assistance<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suspicious activity reports in the area of money laundering can lead to frozen accounts, blocked transactions, or even criminal investigations. For those affected, this entails not only legal uncertainty but also economic risks and personal burdens. Even minor errors in dealing with authorities or in the reporting procedure can have serious consequences.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal assistance from a specialized law firm provides security in this situation. We ensure that your interests are protected and that all necessary steps are legally sound: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>protect your rights and interests vis-\u00e0-vis all parties involved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>examine whether the respective legal issue is applicable in your case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>guide you through the entire procedure or settlement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ensure the legally compliant design and implementation of all necessary steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>assist in enforcing or defending claims<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-haufig-gestellte-fragen-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-972c8b74 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-13fb7076 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq1 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What is the Financial Intelligence Unit (A-FIU)?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The Financial Intelligence Unit is Austria&#8217;s national Financial Intelligence Unit, established within the Federal Criminal Police Office. It receives suspicious activity reports, analyzes them, and forwards confirmed cases to law enforcement authorities. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq2 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Which professional groups must submit suspicious activity reports?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Reporting obligations apply to banks, financial service providers, insurance companies, real estate agents, auditors and tax advisors, lawyers, notaries, and virtual currency providers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq3 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Are lawyers truly subject to reporting obligations?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes, but only in clearly defined cases, such as real estate purchases, trust settlements, or company formations. Information from pure legal advice or judicial representation is exempt from the reporting obligation. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq4 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">How is the report submitted to the A-FIU?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The report is submitted electronically via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usp.gv.at\/goaml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">goAML<\/a> platform in the Business Service Portal (USP). Registration of the organization and the responsible persons is a prerequisite. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq5 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What happens after a suspicious activity report?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The A-FIU examines the report, can order a temporary transaction freeze, and forwards the case to the public prosecutor&#8217;s office if the suspicion is confirmed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq6 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What consequences can a suspicious activity report have for those affected?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>It can lead to frozen accounts, blocked transactions, and investigations. With legal assistance, unjustified suspicions can be specifically refuted. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq7 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What role does the lawyer&#8217;s duty of confidentiality play?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Attorney-client privilege remains the principle. A reporting obligation only applies if legal advice is misused to conceal money laundering. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq8 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Can one challenge a transaction freeze by the A-FIU?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. Affected parties can file a complaint with the Federal Administrative Court and have the legality of the measure reviewed. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq9 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Why is legal assistance advisable in money laundering cases?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>A specialized lawyer protects against legal errors, safeguards your interests vis-\u00e0-vis authorities, and ensures the legally compliant processing of all steps.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Financial Intelligence Unit The Financial Intelligence Unit (A-FIU) is Austria&#8217;s central body for combating money laundering and terrorist financing. 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