Patrik Salzmann, Nater Dallafior's expert on white-collar crime, contributed to the Economic Crime Blog of the University of Lucerne on recent case law regarding the Swiss blocking statute article 271 CC.

The article with the title "Is the collection of Italian traffic fines prohibited in Switzerland?" addresses two recent judgements of the Federal Criminal Court. According to the Court, the collection of Italian traffic bills on Swiss territory by two Swiss debt collection companies interferes with Swiss sovereignty and constitutes an illegal activity in the interest of a foreign state. In one case, the court of appeal confirmed the ruling. We expect that the defendants will challenge the decision and that the Swiss Federal Supreme Court will render a landmark decision on this complex issue.

For further information see https://hub.hslu.ch/economiccrime/ist-das-inkasso-italienischer-verkehrsbussen-in-der-schweiz-verboten/