Legal Definitions - National Stolen Property Act

The National Stolen Property Act (NSPA) is a federal law that makes it illegal to transport, transmit, or transfer goods or money worth $5,000 or more across state lines or internationally if the person knows that the money or goods were obtained illegally.

For example, if someone steals a valuable painting and then tries to sell it to someone in another state, they could be charged with violating the NSPA.

Another example would be if someone robs a bank and then tries to transfer the stolen money to an offshore account, they could also be charged with violating the NSPA.

The NSPA is designed to prevent the trafficking of stolen goods and money across state and international borders. It helps to ensure that criminals cannot profit from their illegal activities by selling or transferring stolen property to others.