Brazil

Brazil seeks account details for BVI firm at International Bank of Miami for fraud investigation

July 6, 2010

Brazil has requested details about account in the name of British Virgin Islands-domiciled Ibiza Business Ltd. at The International Bank of Miami as part of a criminal investigation into alleged tax fraud. Details are contained in an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Brazil - that was filed at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on May 27, 2010. Relevant parties include Ibiza Business Ltd., Francisco Ivan Passos Magalhaes, Andre Stratievsky Schwartz, Vianorte Inc., International Bank of Miami, Viajes Norte Cambio e Turismo Ltda., USA Business Finance Company, First Union Bank, Magalhaes & Caldas Reformas e Manutencao de Imoveis, Coisa Fina Comercio e Importacao Ltda., Paz Magalhaes Administracao e Locacao Compra e Venda de TDA, Paz Arrais Corretora de Seguros Ltda., Arcos Congressos e Eventos Ltda., Funy Fries Industria e Comercio Ltda., Gerson Toller Gomes, Nilson Torres Resende Sobrinho, Marco Antonio Saraiva Marzo, Cecilia Salles Marzo, Humberto Soliva, Imagem Rio Produtos Radiologicos Ltda., Pando Invest Corp., Silver Commodities Ltd., Azteca Financial Ltd. and Radnet. 

Brazil: Ibiza Business Ltd.

May 22, 2010

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Brazil into Ibiza Business Ltd. for suspected involvement in money laundering.

Brazil seeks evidence about Bercon Corp. in Florida

May 12, 2010

Brazil is seeking information about Bercon Corporation in Florida and accounts at Bank Hapoalim, Citibank and Lloyds Bank in New York for use in a criminal investigation into alleged tax evasion and illegal foreign currency transactions.Details are contained in an

Brazil: Bercon Corporation

April 28, 2010

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Brazil into Gustavo Daniel Berman and Elizabeth Tha Berman for alleged tax evasion regarding their company, Berman S/A Engineering and Buildings.

In the Matter of Speedway Motorsports International Ltd. v. Bronwen Energy Trading Ltd. et al: Ex Parte Originating Summons

February 15, 2010

Ex Parte Originating Summons regarding a request for judicial assistance in a civil action in North Carolina, USA styled as 'In the Matter of Speedway Motorsports International Ltd. vs. Bronwen Energy Trading Ltd. et al' at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

In the Matter of Lourdes Magalhaes Ferreira da Costa: Transfer Order

February 3, 2010

Order transferring a request for judicial assistance from a court in Brazil In the Matter of Lourdes Magalhaes Ferreira da Costa to the Financial Services Division of the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

Israel seeks information about ‘York University’ for criminal investigation into bogus universities

January 12, 2010

Israel has requested information about "York University" in Alabama as part of a criminal investigation into allegedly bogus universities. Details are contained in an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence - pursuant to a request for

Fazendas Reunidas Boi Gordo SA: Chapter 15 Petition

December 9, 2009

Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in Brazil by Gustavo Henrique Sauer de Arruda Pinto, as the Foreign Representative of Fazendas Reunidas Boi Gordo S.A., at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Latin America Round-Up: November 25, 2009

November 25, 2009

BRAZIL Favelas Drugs, guns and gangsIn São João, a favela on the north side of Rio, drug gang look outs perch on rooftops and at other strategic spots overlooking the entry points to the slum, just a few meters from

Latin America Round-Up: August 24, 2009

August 24, 2009

HONDURAS Past of violence and corruption, Present too If the de facto government of Roberto Micheletti remains in power in Honduras after ousting Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, the Central American right may be encouraged to stage further coups against the

Brazil seeks Bank of America records for investigation into ‘smurfing’

July 19, 2009

Brazil has requested account records from the Bank of America as part of a criminal investigation into alleged money laundering and other financial crimes. Details are contained in an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence -

Brazil: Hassib Mohamad Awali

July 1, 2009

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Brazil into Hassib Mohamad Awali for suspected money laundering.

Insider Talking: June 14, 2009

June 14, 2009

Fresh from the collapse of his fraudulently operated Cayman Islands based stock brokerage SEGOES Securities with a net insolvency of approximately $10 million, John Kaweske, Jr. has re emerged in recent months through the creation of his own fantasy world

Latin America Round Up: May 18, 2009

May 18, 2009

BRAZIL Switzerland accused of non cooperation A judge in Sao Paulo has sent a letter to the United Nations and the Financial Action Task Force accusing Switzerland of violating a UN international convention because the Swiss government refused to inform

US court issues injunction against UBS in dispute with client

May 18, 2009

A federal court in the United States has issued an injunction preventing the Bahamas and Swiss operations of UBS from selling collateral for a customer's $7 million loan.The injunction against UBS (Bahamas) Ltd. and UBS AG was granted at the

SEGOES creditors will receive nothing, say liquidators

May 18, 2009

The liquidators of Cayman Islands based investment firm SEGOES Services Ltd., whose admitted claims are US$9.8 million, have told creditors they will receive no pay out.As the liquidation draws to a close, there are nowhere enough assets to cover the

Brazil seeks records US bank records for investigation into Mario Ortigoza

November 10, 2008

Article based on an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged tax evasion and money laundering - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Brazil - that was filed at federal court in the USA on October 8, 2008. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Mario Alcidez Toppi Ortigoza, Arca International, Northern Trust Bank, Atrium Capital, MTB Bank, Austin Financial Corp., IBJ Schroder Bank, Credit Agricole Indosuez, Bankers Trust Co., Klayton Business Inc., Pictet & Co., Citibank, Stargate International Inc., Nations Bank, and Marvel Distributors Corp.

Brazil: Mario Alcidez Toppi Ortigoza

October 8, 2008

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Brazil into Mario Alcidez Toppi Ortigoza and others for suspected money laundering and tax evasion.

Latin America Round-Up: October 7, 2008

October 7, 2008

BRAZIL Trees and corruptionThe battle against the wood pulp industry intensified this month in the Brazilian courts, especially in those states where eucalyptus plantations have expanded the most.In Rio Grande do Sul, five environmental groups filed a lawsuit against the

Racing driver Helio Castroneves used Panama firm to evade US taxes, says IRS

October 7, 2008

 Professional auto racing driver Helio Castroneves used a Panama shell company to evade United States taxes for the six tax years from 1999 to 2004, it has been alleged.Castroneves, a.k.a. Helio Alves de Castro Neves, 33, Brazilian national residing in Miami, Florida, was indicted at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on October 2, 2008, along with his sister and "business manager", Katiucia Castroneves, a.k.a. Katiucia Alves de Castro Neves, 35, a Brazilian national also residing in the USA, and his "attorney, de facto agent, and occasional business and tax advisor", Alan R. Miller, 71, who is admitted to practice law in Wisconsin and Michigan, according to the complaint.

Latin America Round-Up: September 8, 2008

September 8, 2008

ARGENTINA & VENEZUELA Extradition for Antonini WilsonGuido Alejandro Antonini Wilson, a Venezuelan US entrepreneur involved in the so called "suitcase scandal", may still be extradited to Argentina to stand trial for smuggling and money laundering, according to Assistant US Attorney

Latin America Round-Up: August 4, 2008

August 4, 2008

BRAZIL & INTERNATIONAL: Brazil Chairs the FATF; HONDURAS: Silence on Public Financial Informationto local observers; MEXICO: Western Union in Trouble; New Anti-Laundering Tariff; and PERU: Governing APRA Under Pressure; Montesinos Admits Crimes; Protests in Lima.

France: Pascal Laroche

July 25, 2008

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in France into Pascal Laroche, Jacinto Monteiro Dias, Claudia Mendonca Silva and Euro Express Sarl for alleged money laundering and unlicensed foreign exchange activity.

Brazil seeks account records from First Boston and Delta National banks

April 1, 2008

Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged tax evasion and money laundering - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Brazil - that was filed at the U. S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island on February 28, 2008. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Roberto Egreja, Malawi Company Ltd., Rubens Tadeu Wendler Riglione, First Boston Bank, Delta National Bank & Trust, and Valley National Bank, f.k.a. Merchants Bank of New York.

Latin America Round-Up: April 1, 2008

April 1, 2008

Latin America Round-Up: BOLIVIA: Phony Phone Cards Come to Bolivia; CENTRAL AMERICA: Gangs and Corruption; COLOMBIA & VENEZUELA: Colombia Threatens to Denounce Venezuela; THE CARIBBEAN: Crime Wave; PANAMA: Drug Bust; PERU & VENEZUELA: Funds for Covert Meddling?; REGIONAL: 11 out of 20 countries cited for involement in narcotics trafficking.

Brazil seeks records from International Bank of Miami

March 10, 2008

Article based on an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged money laundering, tax evasion, corruption and illegal currency trading - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Brazil - that was filed at federal court in the USA on February 20, 2008. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Celso Patricio de Aquino Filho, JPMorgan Chase, Cortez Cambio e Turismo, Beacon Hill Service Corporation, International Bank of Miami, CB Financial and BCF Internacional.

Brazil: Roberto Egreja

February 28, 2008

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Brazil into Roberto Egreja for suspected involvement in tax evasion and money laundering.

Brazil: Celso Patricio de Aquino Filho

February 20, 2008

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Brazil into federal tax inspector Celso Patricio de Aquino Filho for alleged tax evasion and money laundering.

Brazil seeks records at California Federal Bank

February 11, 2008

Article based on an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged money laundering - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Brazil - that was filed at federal court in the USA on January 4, 2008. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Lilian Elias, Rubens Tadeu Wendler Riglione, and California Federal Bank.

Brazil seeks records at Delta National Bank and Trust

February 11, 2008

Article based on an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged money laundering - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Brazil - that was filed federal court in the USA on January 15, 2008. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Roberto Egreja, Rubens Tadeu Wendler Rilgione, Marisa Gonçalves, Beverly Hills Offshore, Malawi Company Ltd., Merchant's Bank, Valley National Bank, and Delta National Bank and Trust.

Latin America Round-Up: February 11, 2008

February 11, 2008

ARGENTINA: Facing the Ugly Past; BRAZIL: Elections Soon; Drug Land Seized; HONDURAS: YouTube Blues; MEXICO: Drug Trafficking: Alive and Well; Drug Lord Arrested; PARAGUAY: Election & Corruption; and PERU: The Twisted Trial against Fujimori.

Brazil: Roberto Egreja(2)

January 15, 2008

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Brazil into Roberto Egreja and others for suspected involvement in fraud, tax evasion, money laundering and unlicensed activity.

Latin America Round-Up: January 7, 2007

January 7, 2008

BRAZIL: Weapons Galore; Pay Raises Cause Outrage; CHILE: Never Convicted, Pinochet Dies; COLOMBIA: Colombia to Receive Orejuela's Money; INTERNATIONAL: Bribes the rule; MEXICO: Oaxaca still a mess; Drug Money, Impossible to Uproot; NICARAGUA: New Government Already in Motion; PERU: Worrying Signals; Fujimori's Money in Bank of Tokyo; and REGIONAL: A few families control all.

Brazil requests Citibank International records for money laundering inquiry

January 4, 2008

Article based on an application for an order appointing a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged money laundering - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Brazil - that was filed at federal court in the USA on November 27, 2007. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Tasso de Toledo Pinheiro, Rubens Tadeu Wendler Riglione, Beverly Hills Offshore Company, Citibank International, Merchant Bank of New York, Valley National Bank.

Brazil requests US bank records for investigation into alleged money laundering

January 4, 2008

Article based on an application for an order appointing a Commissioner to collect evidence - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Brazil - that was filed at federal court in the USA on November 27, 2007. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Ronaldo Correia Martins, Rubens Tadeu Wendler Riglione, Beverly Hills offshore company, Schroder Trust Bank, Citibank International, and Lloyds Bank.

Brazil seeks ABN AMRO records for ‘Marbella Travel Agency Case’

January 4, 2008

Article based on an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged tax evasion and money laundering - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Brazil - that was filed at federal court in the USA on December 28, 2007. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Marbella Travel Agency, Itapema Ltd., Stefano Bonetti, Alexander Bonetti, Thomas Bonetti, Marco Antonio Beirao, Oscar Bazan, Valdivino Jose dos Reis, Siderquimica Industria e Comercio de Produtos Quimicos SA, Rochesa SA Tintas e Vernizes, Luis Ramon Valensuela Kleiber, Antonio Carlos Tarnovski, Magali Jussara Vosgerau Bonetti, ABN AMRO Bank, and Delta Bank.

Brazil seeks records from International Bank of Miami and Bank United for money laundering investigation

January 4, 2008

Article based on an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged money laundering - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Brazil - that was filed at federal court in the USA on November 27, 2007. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Antonio de Jesus Lourenco, The International Bank of Miami, Bank United, Beacon Hill Service Corporation, JPMorgan Chase Bank, CB Financial Inc., BCF Internacional Inc., and Cortez Cambio e Turismo.

Brazil seeks records at Ocean Bank in Miami

January 4, 2008

Article based on an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into tax fraud and money laundering - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Brazil - that was filed at federal court in the USA on November 27, 2007. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance inclue Mohamad Daoud Awale, Beacon Hill Service Corporation, and Ocean Bank.

Brazil requests US bank records for ‘Operation Alchemist’

January 4, 2008

Article based on an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into money laundering - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Brazil - that was filed at federal court int he USA on December 21, 2007. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Operacao Alquimista, Operation Alchemist, Jose Sukadolnik Filho, Renato Marson, Janete Mazarim Goncalves, Cecilio Edson Fernandes Junior, Bernardo Granatowicz, Luiz Carlos Peixoto Pessanha, Lemuel Santos de Santana, Marcos Estevao Nassif, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Naftegaz Invest AG, Citibank NA, Unicorp Bank & Trust Ltd., Jose Mahsur Farhat, Citibank FSB, Golden Eagle Investments, Wachovia Bank NA, Seven Keys Import & Export Corp., and ABN AMRO Bank.

Brazil requests Banco Santander International records in Florida

January 4, 2008

Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged money laundering and tax evasion - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Brazil - that was filed at federal court in the USA on December 21, 2007. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Valmor Ernesto Zanandrea, Daniel Nunes Spier, Waleska Nunes Spier Becker, Paulo Roberto Marques Prestes, Joao Spier, Orbival (CCVM), Orbitur Turismo e Promoções Ltda., Liderland SA, and Banco Santander International.

Brazil: Rubens Tadeu Wendler Riglione

January 4, 2008

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Brazil into Lilian Elias, Rubens Tadeu Wendler Riglione, Marisa Goncalves and others for suspected involvement in fraud, tax evasion, money laundering and unlicensed activity.

Brazil: Marbella Travel Agency

December 28, 2007

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Brazil into Luis Ramon Valensuela Kleiber, Antonio Carlos Tarnovski, Magali Jussara Vosgerau Bonetti, Itapema Ltd., Stefano Bonetti, Alexander Bonetti, Thomas Bonetti, Marco Antonio Beirao, Oscar Bazano and Valdivino Jose Dos Reis for suspected involvement in money laundering.

Brazil: Valmor Ernesto Zanandrea

December 21, 2007

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Brazil into suspected money laundering by Valmor Ernesto Zanandrea, Daniel Nunes Spier, Waleska Nunes Spier Becker, Paulo Roberto Marques Prestes and Diego De Lucena Zanandrea.

Brazil: Operacao Alquimista

December 21, 2007

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into Jose Sukadolnik Filho, Renato Marson, Janete Mazarim Goncalves, Cecilio Edson Fernandes Junior, Bernardo Granatowicz, Luiz Carlos Peixoto Pessanha, Lemuel Santos de Santana, and Marcos Estevao Nassif for suspected involvement in a money laundering.

Latin America Round-Up: December 11, 2007

December 11, 2007

BRAZIL: Investigating Swiss Banks; CHILE: First Money Launderer in Prison; COLOMBIA: Parapolitics in Action; GUATEMALA:New President; MEXICO: Arellano Félix Sentenced to Life; Friction over Merida Initiative; The Mexican Connection in the Wachovia and Harris banks Case; PERU: 30 Years for Fujimori?; REGIONAL: ‘Specially Designated' Latin Americans; and VENEZUELA: Seedy Diamonds.

Brazil: Mohamad Daoud Awale

November 27, 2007

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Brazil into Mohamad Daoud Awale for suspected money laundering.

Brazil: Ronaldo Correia Martins

November 27, 2007

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Brazil into Ronaldo Correia Martins and others for suspected money laundering.

Brazil: Antonio de Jesus Lourenco

November 27, 2007

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Brazil into Antonio de Jesus Lourenco and others for suspected involvement in money laundering regarding Beacon Hill Service Corporation.

Brazil: Tasso de Toledo Pinheiro

November 27, 2007

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Brazil into Rubens Tadeu Wendler Riglione, Tasso de Toledo Pinheiro, Marisa Goncalves and Beverly Hills Offshore for suspected involvement in tax evasion, fraud and money laundering.

Latin America Round-Up: November 11, 2007

November 11, 2007

BRAZIL Fight against drugs controversy Brazil is involved an increasingly angry debate about the role of the security forces as they fight against drug trafficking mafias in shanty towns. The government decided to leave this fight in the army's hands