Ukraine: Chernovy Shovten PE
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Ukraine into alleged tax fraud involving Chernovy Shovten Private Enterprise.
Russia: Vladimir Menshikh
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia into Vladimir Valeryevich Menshikh for alleged fraud.
Russia: Yuriy Dubrovin
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia into Yuriy Victorovich Dubrovin, CEO of Customs Security Department and Operations Duty Service of Pulkovo Customs, Russia, for allegedly accepting a US$1,500 bribe from Pavel Alexandrovich Prozyaburov.
Russia seeks evidence from Delawar-domiciled firm for tax evasion investigation
Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged tax fraud - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Russia - that was filed at federal court in the USA on August 16, 2004. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance are Firma Vneshtorg, Valery Anatolyevich Kostin, Georgy Aleksandrovich Chernichenko, Alexander Alekseevich Chupranov, VG Euro Ltd., Electroservice, Agrodorstroy, Laston-Eco LLC, Zavod eksperimentalnogo litya, Intertrade Atlantic LLC, Algora, Alfer Holding GmbH, Marco Ltd., I. F. & M. Ltd., Laslo Kalman, Charles Fromm, a.k.a. Carles Fromm, and David Smith.
Russia requests evidence from Florida company for tax evasion investigation
Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged tax evasion - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Russia - that was filed at federal court in the USA on July 29, 2004. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Raduga LLC, Shteller LLC, a.k.a. Schteller LLC; Kontinent-K LLC, a.k.a. Continent K LLC; USA-Sekret LLC, a.k.a. YuSA-Secret LLC; USA-Luks LLC, a.k.a. YuSA-Lux LLC; Astoria Bancorp LC, Barberan Inc., Tong Cong Ty May & Phu Tung Vietnam National Machinery Import-Export Corporation, Mitabr Trading LLC, Kenton Business Corp., Home GmbH, Avtokar S, Stroyvax M, Svetlana Chukova, M. Schmitt, Maxim Gorodetsky, and Nair Shrileh Vishashvaran.
Russia: Firma Vneshtorg JSC
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia into suspected tax evasion by Firma Vneshtorg JSC.
Russia seeks evidence in Delaware for tax fraud investigation
Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into suspected tax fraud - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Russia - that was filed at federal court in the USA on July 7, 2004. Individuals and businesses that are mentioned in the request for assistance include Orsk Custom House, AV Yakovlev, VB Radchenko, EV Dimaev, SI Sharanov, YF Medvedev, SP Savchenko, Amros-Orsk Ltd., Unsped AS, Uluslararasi Nakliyat ve Gumrikleme AS, Rostek Povolzhe, Old Garant Co. Ltd., RemZapChast Co. Ltd., Biznes sklad Co. Ltd., Keylok Co. Ltd., Reotreyd Co. Ltd., Eydans Co. Ltd., Arvaron Co. Ltd., Sanett Co. Ltd., Cortres Co. Ltd., Goldenstroy Co. Ltd., Elegantprofit Co. Ltd, Russtroyhous Co. Ltd., Patterson Systems Inc., Trevorton Trading Corp., and Sitel LLC.
Russia: Raduga LLC
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia into Raduga LLC, Schteller LLC, Continent K LLC, YuSA-Secret LLC and YuSA-Lux LLC for alleged tax fraud.
Russia: Orsk Custom House
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia into the following officers of Orsk Custom House: AV Yakovlev, VB Radchenko, EV Dimaev, SI Sharanov, YF Medvedev and SP Savchenko.
Indosuez Eastern Europe Fixed Income Fund Ltd.: Section 304 Petition
Section 304 Petition for Assistance in Insolvency Proceedings in the British Virgin Islands by Stephen Akers and Terry Carson, as the Foreign Representatives of Indosuez Eastern Europe Fixed Income Fund Ltd., Clariden Eastern Europe Debt Fund, Ltd., and Safra Eastern Europe Fixed Income Fund, Ltd., at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
Russia seeks evidence in New York for fraud investigation into Michael Kogan
An application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Russia was filed at the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York on May 3, 2004. It was
Russia investigates sale of forged credit cards
Russia has requested evidence in New York as part of a criminal investigation into the sale of forged credit cards. Details are contained in an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence pursuant to a request for
Russia: Michael Ilyich Kogan
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia into Michael Ilyich Kogan for suspected fraud.
Russia seeks evidence from Delaware companies for investigation into alleged tax evasion
Article based on an application to collect evidence into alleged fraud, tax evasion and money laundering - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Russia - that was granted by the U. S. District Court for the District of Delaware on April 1, 2004. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Raduga LLC, Shteller LLC, a.k.a. Schteller LLC; Kontinent-K LLC, a.k.a. Continent K LLC; USA-Sekret LLC, a.k.a. YuSA-Secret LLC; USA-Luks LLC, a.k.a. YuSA-Lux LLC; Astoria Bancorp LC, Barberan Inc., Tong Cong Ty May & Phu Tung Vietnam National Machinery Import-Export Corporation, Mitabr Trading LLC, Kenton Business Corp., Home GmbH, Avtokar S, Stroyvax M, Svetlana Chukova, M. Schmitt, Maxim Gorodetsky, and Nair Shrileh Vishashvaran.Â
Russia seeks evidence in Maryland for corruption investigation
Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged corruption - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Russia - that was granted by the U. S. District Court for the District of Maryland on February 24, 204. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include VI Gorlov, and Final Analysis Inc.
Russia seeks information about Delaware-domiciled Amador Enterprises for fraud investigation
Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged fraud - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Russia - that was granted by the U. S. District Court for the District of Delaware on April 8, 2004.Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Genadiy Dmitrievich Hort, Kompas Overseas Inc., E. Kalnin, Sergui Arbamowitz Belov, Amador Enterprises Inc., and Northern River Shipping Company.
Russia seeks evidence in Illinois for investigation into alleged evasion of customs duties
Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged tax avoidance - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Russia - that was made at the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on March 26, 2004.
Russia seeks evidence in New York for trafficking investigation
Articles based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into the alleged illegal transportation of illegal substances - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Russia - that was filed at the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York on February 27, 2004. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request include Biddle Sawyer Corporation and John F. Kilroy Co. Inc.
Russia: AN Lyashenko
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia into AN Lyashenko, AT Stroganov, Serguei Podiouk, Pavel Smirnov, Maksim Varatsilin and Pavlo Gorbenko for alleged participation in a credit card fraud scheme.
Russia: Genadiy Dmitrievich Khort
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia into Genadiy Dmitrievich Khort for allegedly misappropriating funds belonging to Northern River Shipping Company.
Bermuda P&I club sued for $350,000 in one action, seizes vessel in another
A civil complaint has been filed in the United States against a Bermuda based P&I club regarding a $350,000 claim for a marine incident in which a vessel allegedly collided with a dock.International Marine Terminals Partnership, of Myrtle Grove, Louisiana,
Russia seeks evidence in Massachusetts for embezzlement investigation
Article based on an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged embezzlement - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Russia - that was filed at federal court in the USA on January 5, 2004. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Vladimir Nikolayevich Makhlai, Evgeniy Aleksandrovich Smykov, and Togliattiazot JSC.
Russia seeks evidence in Ohio for criminal investigation into kidnapping
Article based on an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged kidnapping - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Russia - that was filed at federal court in the USA on October 28, 2003. Individuals mentioned in the request for assistance include Patrick Garmyn, Lolita Yu. Garmyn, Nataliya Yakovlevna Somova, and Amelia Garmyn.
Russia seeks evidence in Florida for investigation into alleged theft of medical equipment
Article based on an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged theft - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Russia - that was filed at federal court in the USA on March 15, 2004. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Russian Public Health Foundation, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Forlog Services SA, ITS Japan JSC, RKS-Rail Khabarovsk LLC, Physio-Control Corporation, Medica Corporation, Barnstead/Thermolyne Corporation, Marco Ophthalmic Inc., Bird Products Corporation, Hewlett Packard, Hudson Respiratory Care Inc, Marus Dental International, and Valtex International Corporation.
Russia: Franz Josef Sedelmayer
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia into alleged customs fraud by Franz Josef Sedelmayer.
Belarus: AG Shloida
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Belarus into SA Dmitriev, AG Shloida, IE Semenov, MN Parkhamovich, EK Matousevich, and customs inspectors identified only by their last names of Sassinovich, Skoroulsky and Nechaev for alleged bribery and customs fraud.
Russia: Raduga LLC(2)
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia into Raduga LLC for suspected involvement in tax fraud.
Russia: Russian Public Health Foundation(2)
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia into the alleged theft of medical equipment from the Russian Public Health Foundation.
Russia: Biddle Sawyer Corp. et al
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia into alleged narcotics trafficking involving Biddle Sawyer Corporation and John F. Kilroy Company Inc.
Russia: VI Gorlov
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia into VI Gorlov for suspected abuse of authority while serving as Deputy Chief Designer, Designer's Office, at Polyot.
Bermuda Gov’t suspected of whitewashing alleged $1 b money laundering scheme
A James Bond-like tale involving allegations of corporate espionage, bribery, corruption, and a Bermuda Government whitewash of a suspected $1 billion money laundering scheme is unfolding in a U. S. court.
Among the cast of characters are Russia's Telecommunications Minister, Leonid Reiman; a Bermuda-based, so-called mutual fund in which Reiman appears to be the only investor and which he may have used to launder the proceeds of corruption, IPOC International Growth Fund Ltd.; IPOC's banker, fund administrator, custodian, and accountant, Bermuda Commercial Bank; IPOC's Bermuda representative and provider of various services, including directors and officers, Wakefield Quin; the firm appointed by Bermuda's Minister of Finance to investigate IPOC, KPMG Financial Advisory Services Ltd.; and Diligence LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based intelligence-gathering firm that is headed by a former officer of the U.K. Security Service known as MI5 and whose advisors include a former Director of the CIA and the FBI.
IPOC Fund President resigns after criminal past is disclosed
The founding president/director of a Bermuda-registered open-ended mutual fund has resigned after it was disclosed that he had served a prison term in Germany in 1997-99 for fraud and embezzlement.
Vidya Sharma, apparently a former Merrill Lynch banker, stepped down from IPOC International Growth Fund Ltd. in October of last year after his criminal conviction came out during court proceedings involving the Fund in the British Virgin Islands.
Energy Innovations Corporation: Section 304 Petition
Section 304 Petition for Assistance in Insolvency Proceedings in Canada by Mintz & Partners Limited, as the Foreign Representative of Energy Innovations Corporation, at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
Hungary: Sergey Ivashkevich et al
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Hungary into Sergey Ivashkevich, Konstantyn Kurhanov, Roman Lotarev and Angelica Artemonova for suspected fraud.
Russia: Vladimir Makhlai et al
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia into Vladimir Nikolayevich Makhlai and Evgeniy Aleksandrovich Smykov for alleged fraud and embezzlement against Togliattiazot JSC, which is described as "the Russian Federation's biggest producer of nitrogen fertilizer".
Russia: Russian Public Health Foundation
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia into alleged theft and fraud involving Russian Public Health Foundation.
Legal problems for Alexei Golubovich in Switzerland
Alexei Golubovich, longtime partner of Mikhail Khodorkovsky, is the target of legal action in Switzerland by his former associate Yelena Collongues-Popova and is being investigated by a Geneva judge on a charge of forgery.
Golubovich has not been indicted by Russian prosecutors, though they are interested in talking to the former Yukos finance director who has reportedly fled to London. However, he could be indicted by the Swiss.
Belgium: Antoine Mekri et al
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Belgium into Antoine Mekri and OXET Corporation Ltd. for alleged fraud.
Mikhail Khodorkovsky: ‘The richest crook in Russia’
A business group headed by Russia's richest man, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who was arrested in October for allegedly defrauding the state of $1 billion, stashed money in offshore centers, including Switzerland, Luxembourg, the British Virgin Islands, the Seychelles, Panama and the Bahamas, according to Yelena Collongues-Popova, who worked for one of Khodorkovsky's associates. Lucy Komisar, a New York investigative reporter who is writing a book about the offshore banking and corporate secrecy system, interviewed Collongues-Popova. This is her story.
SEC v. Agora, Inc. et al: Amended Complaint
Amended Complaint filed by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission against Agora Inc., Pirate Investor, LLC and Frank Porter Stansberry at the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.
Russia: Patrick J. Garmyn
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia into Patrick J. Garmyn for allegedly kidnapping his daughter.
France: Jean-Pierre Ablard
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in France into Jean-Pierre Ablard for alleged distribution of child pornography.
Russia: Nikolai Fedorovich Fedoruk
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for an investigation in Russia into alleged fraud and embezzlement by Nikolai Fedorovich Fedoruk, Head of the Municipal Council of the Rybatskoye Municipal Entity.
Ukraine: Pavel Lazarenko et al (2003)
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Ukraine into Pavlo Ivanovych Lazarenko, Mykola Ivanovych Agafonov, Petro Mykolayovych Kyrychenko and Igor Oleksandrovych Polozhentsev for alleged embezzlement.
SEC v. Agora Inc. et al: Complaint
Complaint alleging securities fraud filed by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission against Agora Inc., Pirate Investor, LLC and Frank Porter Stansberry at the U. S. District Court for the District of Maryland.
Russia: Svetlana Danyukova et al
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia into Svetlana Danyukova, Lyudmila Matveeva, Keith Garner, America Unlimited Inc. and Kolibri-97 LLC for allegedly defrauding people who wanted to live and work in the United States.
Russia: Sergey Nikolayevich Trunkin et al
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia into Sergey Nikolayevich Trunkin and others for alleged failure to return funds in foreign currency from abroad.
Ukraine: Naftogas Ukrainy
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Ukraine into suspected tax evasion by persons in connection with the purchase of natural gas from Russia by Naftogas Ukrainy.
Poland: Alwick, Ltd.
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Poland - to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into suspected fraud.
Finland: Elena Skorodumova
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Finland - for a criminal investigation into Elena Skorodumova for alleged tax fraud.
