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Caterpillar Crédito v. American Express: Discovery Application (Curaçao)

September 27, 2022
Application by Caterpillar Crédito, Sociedad Anónima de Capital Variable, Sociedad Financiera de Objeto Múltiple, Entidad Regulada, of Mexico, to take discovery from American Express Company for use in legal proceedings in Curaçao “brought by Mrs. Carolina Elizabeth Várady de Bellosta … to annul two personal guarantees given by Mrs. Bellosta’s husband, Carlos Marcelino Jose Bellosta Pallares to Caterpillar Crédito”, filed at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Fundo de Liquidação Financeira v. American Express Bank et al: Discovery Application (Brazil)

June 13, 2022
Ex Parte Application by Fundo de Liquidação Financeira - Fundo de Investimento em Direitos Creditórios Não Padronizado to take discovery from American Express Bank, Citibank N.A., Standard Chartered Bank, The Bank of New York Mellon, Novo Banco S.A., Wells Fargo Bank N.A., and JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. for use in legal proceedings in São Paulo, Brazil "against, inter alia, K.G. Serviços e Participações Eireli, Alvaro Maluf a/k/a Maluf Jabur Alvaro, and Paulo Maluf a/ka Maluf Jabur Paulo", filed at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

TCA Fund Management Group Corp. et al v. American Express Company et al: Complaint

August 6, 2021
Complaint "to recover fraudulent transfers" in Jonathan Perlman, as court-appointed Receiver of TCA Fund Management Group Corp., of Florida; TCA Global Credit Fund GP Ltd., TCA Global Credit Fund LP, TCA Global Credit Fund Ltd., TCA Global Credit Master Fund LP, all of the Cayman Islands, and TCA Global Lending Corp., of Nevada v. American Express Company, American Express National Bank, and American Express Travel Related Services Co. Inc. at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Makhpal Karibzhanova v. Mubadala Fund et al: Discovery Application

July 14, 2021
Application by Makhpal Karibzhanova, described as "a citizen of Kazakhstan and is the former wife of a wealthy and politically-connected Kazakh businessman, Aidan Karibzhanov" whose "wealth is held in offshore structures and through nominee ownership around the world, making it necessary to gather evidence from a number of countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, and Singapore, as well as Kazakhstan and a number of offshore jurisdictions", including the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, and Singapore, to take discovery from Mubadala Fund, Extell Developrnent, Edward Mermelstein, One and Only Realty, Eduard Ogai, Credit Suisse, American Express and others for use in legal proceedings in Kazakhstan, filed at the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

Makhpal Karibzhanova v. Aidan Karibzhanov: Discovery Application

May 12, 2021
Application by Makhpal Karibzhanova, who "is a citizen of Kazakhstan and is the former wife of a wealthy and politically-connected Kazakh businessman, Aidan Karibzhanov", for an order of judicial assistance "to obtain testimony and documentary evidence to assist in discovery for use in prospective Kazakhstan civil proceedings" involving her former husband, filed at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Masahiko Nishiyama: Chapter 15 Petition

January 22, 2021
Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in Japan by Hiroshi Morimoto, of Kitahama Partners, as the Foreign Representative of Masahiko Nishiyama, a bankrupt who was found guilty of "fraudulently concealing his assets", at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Commercial Bank of Dubai v. American Express Inc.: Discovery Application (United Arab Emirates)

September 15, 2020
Application by Commercial Bank of Dubai to take discovery from American Express Inc. for use in contemplated legal proceedings in the United Arab Emirates regarding the alleged default of a AED 37.5 million loan to Chalmers Engineering Company LLC, of Dubai, and "a personal guarantee from Stuart Allan Macdonald Chalmers, a UK national and Dubai, UAE resident", filed at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

NY-based participant in deal to buy Bermuda Commercial Bank sued again

April 2, 2020
A participant in a group that has received regulatory approval to purchase Bermuda Commercial Bank was sued by American Express two months ago over an allegedly unpaid credit card debt of $64,854 - the latest of several allegations of indebtedness against Logan Sugarman over the last 20 years.

Kosovo: Marijan Komani et al

March 20, 2020
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from Security Pacific National Bank and American Express - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Kosovo - for a criminal investigation into "Marijan Komani, Velizar Marusic, Atnan Qovanaj, and others, for participation in an organized criminal group, issuing false checks, computer intrusion, and money laundering".

Nicholas Poulton et al v. Citigroup Inc. et al: Amended Discovery Application

October 18, 2019
Amended Application by Nicholas James Poulton, James Alexander Poulton, and Michelle Poulton to take discovery from Fifth Third Bank, JP Morgan Chase, NA, Citigroup, Inc., American Express Company, Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Jackson National Life Insurance Company, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., Brooks Rehabilitation Clinical Research Center, Inc., Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Marsh Landing Management Company, Inc., Marsh Landing at Sawgrass Homeowners Association I., Inc., First Coast Security Services, Inc., and First Coast Security Solutions, Inc. for use in legal proceedings in the Cayman Islands, filed at the U. S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Quintana Roo v. Claudia Romanillos Villanueva et al: Discovery Application

January 15, 2019
Ex Parte Application by the Free and Sovereign Mexican State of Quintana Roo to take discovery from Claudia Romanillos Villanueva, Eduardo Solis Azarcoya, Hector Manuel Peredo Rincon, and Bernardo Quezada Salas at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Natalia Pirogova: Chapter 15 Petition (Russia)

March 30, 2018
Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in Russia by Yuri Vladimirovich Rozhkov, as the Foreign Representative of Natalia Mikhailovna Pirogova, at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

British Virgin Islands: Verna Maduro (Indiana)

March 9, 2011
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in the British Virgin Islands into Verna Maduro for alleged fraud while employed as Financial Comptroller of the BVI Tourist Board.

British Virgin Islands: Verna Maduro (Ohio)

June 8, 2010
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in the British Virgin Islands into Verna Maduro for alleged fraud and theft while serving as the Financial Comptroller of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board.

Romania seeks evidence in US for fraud investigation

October 7, 2008
Article based on Dan application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged bankruptcy fraud, money laundering and embezzlement - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Romania - that was filed at federal court on September 3, 2008. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Jose Enrique de Alvare Berenguer, Gabriela Violeta Dinica, Alina Georgiana Toma, Anne-Marie Teodorescu, Teodorescu Tudora, Development & Financial Services, Inc., Olga Halikia, Spyros Vlassopoulos, American Express Bank, SC Prismatown SA, SC Salonul Auto Victoria SA, SC Dafiaq Imobiliar SRL, SC Dafiaq Comercial SRL, SC Dafiaq International SRL, SC Imobiliar Invest Expert SRL, Florida Shipping Lines Ltd., and Landmark International LLC.

Romania: Jose De Alvare et al

September 3, 2008
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Romania into Jose Enrique de Alvare (Berenguer). Gabriela Violeta Dinica, Alina Georgiana Toma, Anne-Marie Teodorescu and Tudora Teodorescu for alleged money laundering, fraud and embezzlement.

Lithuania: Vytautas Valatka et al

May 19, 2008
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Lithuania into Vytautas Valatka and Vytautas Narkus for alleged fraud.

Latin America Round-Up: January 4, 2008

January 4, 2008
ARGENTINA & VENEZUELA: Laundering and Politics; CARIBBEAN: The heat from the USA PATRIOT Act; COSTA RICA: Investigating Banco Popular; Costa Rica, Head of GAFIC; Remittances on the rise; GUATEMALA: Lottery under scrutiny; MEXICO: Chairing the OAS Anti-Laundering Group; and PERU: Fujimori sentenced.

Panama firm sues Cayman trust company in inheritance battle

September 10, 2007
A Panama corporation is suing a Cayman Islands trust company, two of its employees and others in a family dispute over inherited wealth. Inverpan SA, a Panama corporation that maintains accounts at American Express Bank International, in Brickell Avenue, Miami,

Poland seeks information about many US firms for fraud investigation

July 12, 2007
Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged fraud - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Poland - that was filed at the U. S. District Court for the District of Delaware on June 29, 2007. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Inna Pichugina, Piotr Piatkowski, Larisa Shalimova, Ilgar Aliev, Andrzej Chmielewski, Natalya Popova, Natalia Popova, Andriy Kazakhenko, Nina Vavulina, Nadyezda Savina, Elena Olkova, Natalia Diouriaguina, Waldemar Paprocki, Rassima Degaeva, Halyna Kazakhenko, Eduard Likikov, Bank Millennium PLC, American Express Bank, Lateko Bank, Bank of Asia, Ogres Comercbanka, Investment Bank of Moscow, Ojsc Temirbank, Bank Przemyslowo-Handlowy PLC, Cosa Solutions LLC, Zega Ltd., Smiths Trading Ltd., Altair Trading Ltd., Optima LLC, Scartio Corp., Festivex Ltd., Blandfor Corporation, Forner Invest LLC, West Tradestar LLC, Ergen Impex LLC, ATS International Ltd., Activa Sales LLC, Clyde Alliance Ltd., Troika Dialog Ltd., Hi-Max LLC, Rizolt Corp., Ameritex LLC, Miraflex LC, Euro Trans Inc., Intertrade Center LLC, Guardian LLC, Ideation Trading Group LLC, and Belton Investment Inc.

Denmark: Eugene Oriaifo et al

July 6, 2007
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Denmark into Nigerian nationals Eugene Odianosen Oriaifo and Michael Ekpenike for alleged fraud.

Poland: Inna Pichugina

June 29, 2007
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Poland into Russian citizen Inna Pichugina for alleged fraud.

Bancredit Cayman Ltd.: Chapter 15 Petition

May 10, 2006
Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in the Cayman Islands by Richard Fogerty and James Cleaver, as the Foreign Representatives of Bancredit Cayman Limited, at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

Cayman hedge fund Wood River Partners Offshore sued by SEC

November 4, 2005
A Cayman Islands registered hedge fund is being sued by the SEC, which claims it helped to perpetrate a multi million dollar fraud.Wood River Partners Offshore, Ltd. was named as a defendant in a civil lawsuit filed at the U.

UK seeks evidence in Florida for investigation into Nigerian governor

March 31, 2005
Article based on an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged fraud, corruption, and money laundering - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from the United Kingdom - that was filed at federal court in the USA on March 23, 2005. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Joseph Chibi Dariye, Valentina Dariye, Christopher Mekwunye, Harris Corporation,  Harris Communications Systems Nigeria Ltd., Pinnacle Communications Ltd., Franco Investments Ltd., Frederick Harrison Ngatia, Ngatia & Associates, Joyce Oyebanjo, Wagdi Karam Mikhail, Rowberry Morris, Babatunde Lucky Omoluwa, Vistana Development Inc., National Westminster Bank, Barclays Bank, Joseph Dagwan, American Express Bank, and First American Bank.

United Kingdom: Joseph Chibi Dariye

March 23, 2005
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in the United Kingdom into suspected money laundering by Joseph Chibi Dariye while serving as Executive Governor of Plateau State, Nigeria.

Switzerland seeks American Express records for criminal investigation

August 31, 2004
Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged fraud and money laundering - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Switzerland - that was filed at federal court in the USA on August 3, 2004. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Jean Arhawi, Greace Arhawi, Elli Bern Arhawi, Dellonix Sagl, American Express, Credit Suisse, Raiffeisen Bank and JA Elettronica.

Belize and Grenada targeted in new IRS action

August 18, 2004
A Florida-based firm with client-banks in Belize and Grenada has been targeted in the latest court action in the United States as part of an IRS investigation into tax evasion using offshore structures.An order granting an IRS petition to serve a "John Doe" summons on TecniCard Inc., of Coral Way, Miami, was granted by the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on August 5, 2004.

IRS receives permission to serve subpoena on First Data Corp.

August 12, 2004
The world's largest processor of credit card payments has been ordered by a United States court to assist the IRS in its investigation into tax evasion using offshore accounts.First Data Corp. must turn over information about transactions by holders of American Express, Visa and MasterCard credit cards that were issued by or on behalf of certain offshore financial institutions.

Poland seeks evidence in Delaware for investigation into Andrzej Zalewski

June 30, 2004
Article based on applications to collect evidence - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Poland - that were filed at federal court in the USA on May 13, 2004 and June 4, 2004. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Andrzej Zalewski, a.k.a. Jan Kowalski, a.k.a. Ivan Kowalski, a.k.a. Eric Keller; MBNA America Bank NA, Citibank (South Dakota) NAPO, Lasalle Bank PSB, Household Bank (Nevada) NA, Capital One Services Inc., Bank One NA, Providian Financial Corp., and American Express.

Switzerland: Sabine Christa Scharer et al

June 9, 2004
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Switzerland into Sabine Christa Scharer, Jose Enrique Scharer Angura, Aycardo Pineda, Ivan Dario Lopez Laverde, Patrick Petermann and Umberto Frattini for alleged narcotics trafficking and money laundering.

Poland: Andrzej Zalewski

June 4, 2004
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Poland into Andrzej Zalewski for alleged bank card fraud.

Poland: Andrzej Zalewski(2)

May 13, 2004
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Poland into Andrzej Zalewski for alleged credit card fraud.

IRS accesses records of Florida card processor

December 21, 2003
A Florida-based firm which processes card transaction payments has been ordered to turn over its records to the IRS as part of an investigation into offshore tax evasion using MasterCard, VISA and American Express. An order issued on September 11, 2003 at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida allows the IRS to serve a "John Doe" summons on Credomatic of Florida Inc., of Brickell Avenue, Miami.

Turkey: Fausat Morenika Yusuff et al

November 24, 2003
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Turkey into Fausat Morenika Yusuff and Rasheed Babatunda Keshiro for alleged credit card fraud.

Portugal: Orlando Xavier Mourao

September 29, 2003
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Portugal into Orlando Xavier Mourao and and others for alleged fraud.

Italy: Mauricio Raggio et al

September 9, 2002
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Italy into Mauricio Raggio and Rocio Zaldivar Mercado for alleged money laundering regarding the proceeds of corruption by the former Secretary of the Italian Socialist Party Benedetto Craxi, a.k.a. Bettino Craxi.
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