Penalty for money laundering by motor dealer

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A high quality motor dealer recently appealed a decision by HMRC to impose a £5,000 (later reduced to £1,000) penalty for failing to register as a 'high volume dealer' (ie someone carrying out cash transactions of 15,000 euros or more).

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Shortly after the money laundering regulations were introduced the dealer had accepted a cash payment of over 15,000 euros.  On checking records HMRC spotted the cash payments and the penalty was imposed.  HMRC both backdated the fees for registration and imposed a fine.  The court of appeal considered the fine was onerous and reduced it to £500. 

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