Military trial Article 235

When the seizures of property cannot be returned for the whereabouts of the possessor is unknown or for other reasons, they will be auctioned in war when needed without announcement. The money will be put into custody.
中文原文 軍事審判法第235條
扣押物之應受發還人所在不明,或因其他事故不能發還者,戰時認為必要,得不經公告,逕行拍賣,保管其價金。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.