United States District Court for the District of Columbia

Liechtenstein: Education Feo Ltd. (‘€10K Crypto Investment Fraud’)

January 29, 2024

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from "online payment platform" Stripe regarding an "account held by “Education Feo Ltd.” and connected to a German bank account ending in -0801" - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Liechtenstein - for a criminal investigation into an alleged fraud perpetrated after the victim "provided his contact information to an online cryptocurrency investment platform"

C5 Capital Ltd. et al v. Stein Mitchell Beato & Missner LLP: Discovery Application (England)

January 26, 2024

Application by C5 Capital Limited, of England, described as "a highly successful specialist venture capital firm that invests in cybersecurity, space, and energy security", and André Pienaar, a citizen and resident of the United Kingdom, to take discovery from law firm Stein Mitchell Beato & Missner LLP for use in "anticipated foreign litigation" regarding "a breach of contract and/or defamation case against former C5 Capital employee Daniel Freeman - a U.K. citizen and domiciliary - who misused C5 Capital’s confidential information and made false, disparaging, and defamatory statements about C5 Capital and Mr. Pienaar to Stein Mitchell in breach of his Employment Agreement and Settlement Agreement with C5 Capital", filed at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Denmark: Wells Fargo Bank et al (‘$1.6M Email Spoofing Fraud’)

January 24, 2024

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Truist Bank, N.A. - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Denmark - for a criminal investigation into "unknown subjects for fraud".

Hazim Nada et al v. United Arab Emirates et al: Complaint (‘Dark PR Campaign to Smear Victims’)

January 24, 2024

Complaint alleging "the United Arab Emirates and some of its top officials managed, directed, and bankrolled a years-long “dark” public relations campaign through the Swiss private investigative firm, Alp Services S.A.” and “leveraged a network of coconspirators - private operatives, paid “journalists,” and a professor at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., among many others - to smear dozens of innocent victims” in Hazim Nada, described as a citizen of Italy and USA residing in Italy, and "the founder and sole owner of Lord Energy SA", and Lord Energy SA, of Switzerland, described as "a crude oil and commodity trading company" v. The United Arab Emirates, c/o Ambassador of the UAE, Yousef Al-Otaiba, in Washington, D.C., USA; Ariaf Studies and Research LLC, The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Matar Humaid Al-Neyadi, all of Abu Dhabi, UAE; Alp Services SA, Diligence Sarl, Mario Brero, Muriel Cavin, Sylvain Besson, all of Switzerland; Lionel Badal, of Luxembourg; Lorenzo Vidino, of Washington, D.C., USA, and John Doe Nos. 1-25 at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

GPGC Ltd. v. Ghana: Petition to Enforce Arbitral Award ($128M)

January 19, 2024

Petition to Enforce Arbitral Award in GPGC Limited, described as a Ghana-domiciled company that is "a majority-owned indirect subsidiary of Trafigura Group Pte. Ltd., a commodity supplier and supply chain manager with operations around the world" v. The Government of the Republic of Ghana at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Bulgaria: Stripe Inc. (‘Fraud’)

January 18, 2024

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from Stripe Inc. - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Bulgaria - for a criminal investigation into "unknown subjects for computer fraud".

Croatia: JPMorgan Chase Bank et al (‘Pig Butchering Fraud’)

January 17, 2024

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Citibank, N.A. - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Croatia - for a criminal investigation into "unknown subject(s) for fraud".

Brazil: eBay (‘Fossil Smuggling’)

January 17, 2024

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from eBay - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Brazil - for a criminal investigation into "unknown subjects for smuggling, extraction of Brazilian fossils without authorization, exploitation of raw materials, and extraction of mineral resources without authorization".

Denmark: Wells Fargo Bank, NA et al (‘Pig Butchering Fraud’)

January 17, 2024

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Bank of America - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Denmark - for a criminal investigation into "investigating unknown subjects for fraud" in which the alleged victim was allegedly deceived into sending funds to someone pretending to be "the lead singer of a prominent Canadian rock band".

Brazil: Artemis Art Gallery (‘Fossil Smuggling’)

January 12, 2024

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from Artemis Art Gallery - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Brazil - for a criminal investigation into "unknown subjects for smuggling, extraction of Brazilian fossils, exploration of raw materials without authorization, and mining mineral resources without authorization".

Switzerland: Martina Zaletel (‘CHF832K Misappropriation’)

January 5, 2024

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from Community Federal Savings Bank - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Switzerland - for a criminal investigation into Martina Zaletel "for criminal misappropriation of funds and criminal mismanagement" while she worked "as a receptionist at a hotel in Zermatt, Switzerland".

Netherlands: Circle Internet Financial, LLC (‘€120K Crypto Theft’)

January 4, 2024

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from Circle Internet Financial, LLC - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from the Netherlands - for a criminal investigation into "an unknown subject(s) for unlawful entry and/or access of a computer facility or automated information system (computer hacking) and aggravated theft".

Canada: James Grant (‘Crypto Laundering’)

January 3, 2024

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from Poloniex LLC, described as "a U.S. based digital asset exchange service offering cryptocurrency wallets to their clients to facilitate the buying, selling and trading of cryptocurrency" - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Canada - for a criminal investigation into James Grant "and his business, Canadian Bitcoins, 8159181 CANADA INC." on suspicion of "laundering the proceeds of crime (money laundering), failing to report/regulatory offenses, and filing false/deceptive tax returns and tax evasion".

Dominican Republic v. Michael Lee-Chin: Petition to Vacate Arbitral Award

December 26, 2023

Petition to Vacate Arbitral Award in the Dominican Republic v. Michael Anthony Lee-Chin:, described as a citizen of Canada and Jamaica who "claims to own, through a series of companies incorporated in Panama and the Dominican Republic, 90% of Dominican company Lajun Corporation, S.R.L.", at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Brazil: Artemis Art Gallery (‘Fossil Smuggling’)

December 1, 2023

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from Artemis Art Gallery - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Brazil - for a criminal investigation into "unknown subjects for smuggling, extraction of Brazilian fossils, exploration of raw materials without authorization, and mining mineral resources without authorization".

Mercuria Energy Group Ltd. v. Poland: Petition to Confirm Foreign Arbitral Award (PLN 210M)

November 30, 2023

Petition to Confirm Foreign Arbitral Award in Mercuria Energy Group Limited, of Cyprus v. The Republic of Poland at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Mobil Cerro Negro Ltd. et al v. Venezuela: Petition to Enforce Arbitration Award ($984M)

November 22, 2023

Petition to Enforce Arbitration Award in Mobil Cerro Negro Ltd., of the Bahamas; Venezuela Holdings B.V., of the Netherlands, and Mobil Cerro Negro Holdings LLC, of Delaware, USA v. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela at the U.S. District Court for the District of Venezuela.

Glencore Finance (Bermuda) Ltd. v. Bolivia: First Amended Petition to Enforce Arbitral Award ($253M)

November 17, 2023

First Amended Petition to Enforce Arbitral Award that “arises from Bolivia’s nationalization of certain investments made by Glencore in Bolivia” in Glencore Finance (Bermuda) Ltd., described as a Bermuda subsidiary of Jersey, Channel Islands-domiciled, Switzerland-based Glencore Plc v. The Plurinational State of Bolivia at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

IC Power Ltd. et al v. Republic of Peru: Complaint to Enforce Arbitral Award ($110M)

November 14, 2023

Complaint "to recognize and enforce an arbitral award" in IC Power Ltd., described as a Singapore company that "owns and manages various companies, primarily in the energy sector", and Kenon Holdings Ltd., described as a Singapore company that "owned, developed, and operated power facilities in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East v. Republic of Peru", at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Cyprus: JPMorgan Chase Bank (‘Fraud’)

November 8, 2023

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from JPMorgan Chase Bank - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Cyprus - for a criminal investigation into "unknown subjects for fraud and false pretenses".

Spain: BMO Bank, N.A. (‘Fraud’)

November 8, 2023

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from BMO Bank, N.A. - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Spain - for a criminal investigation into "unknown suspects, for swindling".

JSC DTEK Krymenergo v. Russian Federation: Petition to Confirm $207M Arbitration Award (‘Crimea Invasion’)

November 7, 2023

Petition to Confirm Foreign Arbitration Award in JSC DTEK Krymenergo, described as "one of the largest privately-owned electricity distribution companies in Ukraine and prior to Russia’s unlawful occupation and annexation of Crimea, maintained investments in Crimea" v. The Russian Federation at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Cyprus: Petros Zacharia et al (‘Drugs Trafficking’)

October 31, 2023

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from UPS - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Cyprus - for a criminal investigation into Petros Zacharia and Anatoli Angelov for "conspiracy to commit a felony and illegal importation and possession of controlled drugs with the intention to supply them to others".

Germany: JPMorgan Chase et al (‘€79K Romance Fraud’)

October 24, 2023

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from JPMorgan Chase Bank and PNC Bank - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Germany - for a criminal investigation into "an unknown suspect(s) for fraud".

Germany: JPMorgan Chase et al (‘€34K Romance Fraud’)

October 23, 2023

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Germany - for a criminal investigation into "an unknown suspect(s) for fraud".

USA v. Stephen Schechter: Plea Agreement (‘Offshore Tax Evasion’)

October 13, 2023

Plea Agreement in USA v. Stephen Schechter at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

USA v. Stephen Schechter: Plea Hearing Transcript (‘Offshore Tax Evasion’)

October 13, 2023

Arraignment/Plea Hearing Transcript in USA v. Stephen Schechter, a Monaco-based retired investment banker, at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Knight League Ltd. v. FDIC: Complaint (‘$250K Silicon Valley Bank Transfer’)

October 13, 2023

Complaint alleging conversion, unjust enrichment, and breach of contract regarding the alleged transfer of $250,000 out of the Cayman Islands branch of Silicon Valley Bank in Knight League Limited, of the Cayman Islands v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

USA v. Stephen Schechter: Statement of Offense (‘Offshore Tax Evasion’)

October 13, 2023

Statement of Offense regarding tax evasion in USA v. Stephen L. Schechter, a dual citizen of the United States and United Kingdom residing in Monaco, at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Eurofinsa SA v. Gabonese Republic: Petition to Enforce Arbitration Award

October 11, 2023

Petition to Recognize and Enforce Foreign Arbitral Award in Eurofinsa S.A. (in Liquidation), of Madrid, Spain v. The Gabonese Republic at the U.S. District Court for the District of Colymbia.

Glencore Finance (Bermuda) Ltd. v. Bolivia: Petition to Enforce Arbitral Award ($253M)

October 11, 2023

Petition to Enforce Arbitral Award that "arises from Bolivia’s nationalization of certain investments made by Glencore in Bolivia" in Glencore Finance (Bermuda) Ltd., described as a Bermuda subsidiary of Jersey, Channel Islands-domiciled, Switzerland-based Glencore Plc v. The Plurinational State of Bolivia at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Spain: Apple Inc. (‘Fraud’)

October 10, 2023

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from Apple Inc. - pursunt to a request for judicial assistance from Spain - for a criminal investigation into "unknown suspects" for suspected fraud.

San Marino: Meta Platforms Inc. (‘Hacking of Instagram Account’)

October 2, 2023

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from Meta Platforms Inc. - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from San Marino - for use in a criminal investigation into "an unknown suspect for unauthorized access to a computer system and impersonation offenses".

Panama: Imtiaz Ismail Dasoo Dasoo (‘Fraud’)

September 22, 2023

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from Allianz Global Assistance - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Panama - for a criminal investigation into Imtiaz Ismail Dasoo Dasoo for suspected fraud.

Panama: JPMorgan Chase (‘$938K Fraud’)

September 22, 2023

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from JPMorgan Chase - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Panama - for a criminal investigation into "unknown subjects for fraud, data interception, and aggravated fraud against information systems".

Germany: PNC Bank (‘Supplier Imitation Fraud’)

September 17, 2023

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from PNC Bank - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Germany - for a criminal investigation into "an unknown perpetrator(s) for fraud".

JGC Holdings Corporation v. Kingdom of Spain: Petition to Enforce Arbitral Award (€23.5M)

September 15, 2023

Petition to Enforce Arbitral Award of €23.5 million in JGC Holdings Corporation, of Japan v. Kingdom of Spain at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Poland: Namecheap (‘€32K Attempted Fraud by Email’)

September 14, 2023

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from Namecheap Inc. regarding an "account associated with e@eudirector.com" - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Poland - for a criminal investigation into "an unknown suspect for attempted fraud offenses".

USA v. Robert Dooner: Criminal Information (‘$745K Tax Fraud’)

September 12, 2023

Criminal Information alleging $744,977 tax fraud in USA v. Robert N. Dooner, described as "a resident of Ibiza, Spain, and/or Abu Dhabi, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates" and "co-owner of a United Arab Emirates-based internet and communications company", at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Bulgaria: Wells Fargo Bank (‘Fraud’)

September 5, 2023

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from Wells Fargo Bank N.A. - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Bulgaria - for a criminal investigation into suspected fraud by an unknown subject(s) allegedly posing as a representative of "a South Korean media company".

Liechtenstein: International Union Bank (‘PDVSA Money Laundering’)

August 24, 2023

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from International Union Bank - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Liechtenstein - for a criminal investigation into "an international money laundering scheme allegedly involving Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (“PDVSA”), Venezuela’s state-owned and state-controlled oil company".

SEC v. Romero Cabral da Costa Neto: Complaint (‘Brazil Attorney’s Insider Trading’)

August 23, 2023

Complaint alleging insider trading by the defendant "while employed at an international law firm with an office in Washington, D.C." while employed there "as a visiting international attorney from Brazil" in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Romero Cabral da Costa Neto at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Portugal: JPMorgan Chase (‘Romance Fraud’)

August 14, 2023

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from JPMorgan Chase N.A. - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Portugal - for a criminal investigation into "unknown subject(s) for fraud".

Germany: Wells Fargo et al (‘Romance Fraud’)

August 9, 2023

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from Wells Fargo - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Germany - for a criminal investigation

Portugal: Truist Bank (‘Phishing’)

August 9, 2023

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from Truist Bank - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Portugal - for a criminal investigation into an "unknown suspect(s) for fraud".

Republic of Kazakhstan v. Anatolie Stati et al: First Amended Complaint (‘Set Aside $500M Judgment for Fraud on the Court’)

August 9, 2023

First Amended Complaint to set aside a $500 million judgment “for fraud on the Court” in Republic of Kazakhstan v. Anatolie Stati, of Moldova; Gabriel Stati, of Moldova; Ascom Group S.A., of Moldova, and Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd., of Gibraltar, at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Italy: Antonella Tosti et al (‘Male Pattern Baldness Product Fraud’)

August 8, 2023

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from Dr. Antonella Tosti and Agnese Canazza - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Italy - for a criminal investigation into suspected fraud regarding "a product to treat male pattern baldness".

Kyrgyz Republic v. JSC Tashkent Mechanical Plant et al: Petition to Vacate Arbitration Award ($32.8M)

August 7, 2023

Petition to Vacate Arbitration Award The Kyrgyz Republic v. JSC Tashkent Mechanical Plant, JSCB Asaka, JSCB Uzbek Industrial and Construction Bank, and National Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of the Republic of Uzbekistan at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

USA v. Ilya Lichtenstein: Plea Agreement & Statement of Offense (‘$71M Crypto Fraud & Money Laundering’)

August 3, 2023

Plea Agreement and Statement of Offense regarding an offense of "conspiring to launder approximately 119,754 BTC in wire fraud proceeds, worth approximately $71 million at the time of the wire fraud" in USA v. Ilya Lichtenstein at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

USA v. Donald Trump: Criminal Indictment (‘2020 Election Interference’)

August 1, 2023

Criminal Indictment alleging conspiracy to defraud the USA, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights regarding "his criminal efforts to overturn the legitimate results of the 2020 presidential election and retain power" in USA v. Donald J. Trump at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.