16 hours agoNew Law: Criminals to ‘pay’ victims of crime

Receiver to compensate crime victims using seized assets Botswana is on the brink of a historic shift in how it supports victims of crime, preparing for the launch of a compensation program funded directly by assets seized from criminals.

This marks the first time since the country’s independence that proceeds from forfeited criminal property will be used explicitly to compensate those harmed by crime. The Office of the Receiver, which manages seized assets, has confirmed that it is finalizing the rollout of this groundbreaking scheme, a move that promises to rewrite the narrative of justice for victims in Botswana.