Brazil

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

Brazil seeks account information from Sofisa Bank

October 11, 2007

Article based on an application for the appointment of a Commissioner 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 September 5, 2007.Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Maria da Penh Bonini Brandao, Rubens Tadeu Wendler Riglione, Sofisa Bank, and Valley National Bank.

Citibank (Miami) records sought in money laundering investigation

October 11, 2007

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 federal court in the USA on September 5, 2007. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Mario Kogan, Valley National Bank, Citibank International Bank, Rubens Tadeu Wendler Riglione, Marisa Gonçalves, Ober SA, and Beverly Hills.

Latin America Round-Up: September 10, 2007

September 10, 2007

ARGENTINA & VENEZUELAThe mystery of the Venezuelan suitcases The scandal over the arrival to Argentina of a Venezuelan businessman carrying $800,000 in undeclared cash on a government hired jet has had its first victims. Claudio Uberti, the head of the

Brazil requests Delta Bank account records for money laundering investigation

September 10, 2007

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 federal court in the USA on August 20, 2007. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Rubens Tadeu Wendler Riglione, Marisa Goncalves Ergus, Valley National Bank, Delta Bank, and Merchants Bank of New York.

Brazil requests Banco Real records in probe of transfer of soccer player to Olympique Marseille

September 10, 2007

Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged tax fraud and money laundering regarding the transfer of a professional soccer player from Sport Club do Recife to Olympique de Marseille - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Brazil - that was filed at federal court in the USA on August 28, 2007. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Sport Club do Recife, Olympique de Marseille, Edson Luiz de Souza, Crystal Finance Services Inc., and Banco Real.

Brazil: Maria da Penha Bonini Brandao

September 5, 2007

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Brazil into Maria da Penha Bonini Brandao and others for suspected money laundering.

Brazil: Mario Kogan

September 5, 2007

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Brazil into Mario Kogan and others for suspected participation in a money laundering scheme.

Brazil: Crystal Finance Inc.

August 28, 2007

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Brazil into suspected tax evasion with a deal involving the loan of soccer player Edson Luiz de Souza by Sport Club do Recife to Olympique de Marseille.

Brazil: Ergus

August 20, 2007

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Brazil into Rubens Tadeu Wendler Riglione, Marisa Goncalves and others for alleged money laundering.  

Latin America Round-Up: August 7, 2007

August 7, 2007

ARGENTINA: Minister Resigned as Monday Laundering Suspect:; BRAZIL: The Berezovsky Connection; Lawsuits against Investigative Reporting; CHILE/PERU: Thicker and Thicker; EL SALVADOR: New Initiative to Report Financial Transactions; MEXICO: Former Governor Extradited; Frozen Money to Be Shared; NICARAGUA/PANAMA: Alemán Is Summoned.

Latin America Round-Up: June 10, 2007

June 10, 2007

ARGENTINA: New Law to Include Terrorism; BRAZIL, COLOMBIA & PANAMA: More Soccer Players in Trouble; CHILE: Attempt to Reinforce Anti Money Laundering Legislation; COLOMBIA: Dollars Galore; Regulate yourself!; Creative Ways to Launder Money; MEXICO: Up in Arms; and PERU: Hope for Extradition.

Brazil requests records from Sudameris Bank

June 10, 2007

Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into an alleged unlicensed money transmitting business - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Brazil - that was filed at federal court in the USA on May 22, 2007. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Alice Reiko Hayama, Sudameris Bank, Banca Comerciali Italiana Group, New Star Finance, Golden Cambio Salon, Gralha Azul Turismo, Guilherme Maculan Sobre, and Silvana Selvaticci.

Brazil seeks records from BAC Bank and International Bank of Miami

June 10, 2007

Article based on an application 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 May 29, 2007. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Stereo Capital, Mario Alcides Toppi Ortigoza, Fabio Luiz Akar de Faria, International Bank of Miami, and BAC Bank.

Brazil: Stereo Capital et al

May 29, 2007

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into Fabio Akar, Stereo Capital,Mario Alcides Toppi Ortigoza, Fabio Luiz Akar de Faria and others suspected of involvement in an illegal money remittance operation.

Brazil: Alice Reiko Hayama

May 22, 2007

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Brazil into Alice Reiko Hayama or suspected tax evasion.