Part 2. Investigations.
Section XII. Miscellaneous investigative measures.
Article 88
As surety for the payment of a fine, legal costs and the confiscation of gains acquired through criminal offences, the police may demand the performance of distraint against the accused’s property if there is thought to be a danger that items of property would otherwise be disposed of, or lost, or that they would fall significantly in value.
1. States Parties shall, in accordance with the provisions of this Part and under procedures of national law, comply with requests by the Court to provide the following assistance in relation to investigations or prosecutions:
(k) The identification, tracing and freezing or seizure of proceeds, property and assets and instrumentalities of crimes for the purpose of eventual forfeiture, without prejudice to the rights of bona fide third parties; and