Companies that have suffered from economic crimes face a dilemma: whether to recover damages within a criminal case or to file a separate civil lawsuit. In the first instance, the process can drag on, while in the second, it can be difficult to prove a connection between the defendant’s actions and the losses. However, claims cannot be duplicated, the Supreme Court reminds. Compensation for the same grounds and subject matter can only be obtained once, even if the stolen property has significantly increased in value since the crime.

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