Council for Internal Affairs v. The Estate of Jochen Schoff (2012) was a forfeiture proceeding in which the Council for Internal Affairs (CIA) sought to seize land owned by the family of missing terrorist Jochen Schoff.
Background
The CIA argued that Schoff-family holdings in Moraviskameja were subject to security forfeiture despite the absence of a death certificate or criminal conviction. Republic for All assisted the estate’s defence.
Holding
The District X Court blocked seizure 5–2 without death certificate or conviction. The Superior Tribunal affirmed 6–5 for the estate. No forfeiture; no criminal finding against the heirs.
Legacy
The case stands as a rare Bosken win against CIA asset seizure and limits forfeiture without formal proof of death or guilt. Catalogue: Landmark Cases.