Liechtenstein: Christos N. Lialioutis et al
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Liechtenstein into Christos N. Lialioutis and Harald Buhler for alleged fraud.
Belgium: Robert Bockweg et al
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Belgium into Robert Bockweg and Alida Nuyens for allegedly defrauding Bank Max Fischer of more than $2 million with the assistance of Bank Max Fischer manager Andre Zucker.
St. Vincent: Money Talks and Nano Walks
A claim by St Vincent &the Grenadines that it is serious about combating financial crime was dealt a blow on November 22 when it allowed suspected money launderer Thierry Nano to avoid an arrest warrant.Nano flew from the island on
Netherlands: Gursal Aslan
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in the Netherlands into Gursal Aslan for allegedly laundering the proceeds of fraud by Robert and Lynne Schillaci.
Convicted criminal files lawsuit against Nevis-based firms and resident
Nevis Trust Ltd. and Nevis resident Gillian Hobson are among several parties being sued for $9.6 million by the former owner of a Nauru registered bank who was recently imprisoned for fraud. A civil complaint was filed by Michael D.
Aruba: Pursi Tjew San Jie-A-Swie et al
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Aruba - for a criminal investigation into Pursi Tjew San Jie-A-Swie, Farley Hon Ping Jie-A-Swie, Gerrit de Rouw, Hon Wo Choy, Kong Hing Supermarket NV, Kong Hing Supercenter NV and Kong Hing Freezone NV for suspected money laundering.
Latin America Round-Up: July 31, 2001
COLOMBIA: Secondary mortgage firm; COSTA RICA: Brotherly love;Â MEXICO: "Towelgate"; PANAMA: Ocean Disgrace I; PERU: Montesinos saga continues; and REGIONAL: Black market peso brokers; US bank downsizes in Latin America.
Two new lawsuits filed in Platinum Indemnity $60 m reinsurance dispute
AÂ $60 million reinsurance dispute that could lead to the collapse of Bermuda-based rent-a-captive Platinum Indemnity Ltd. escalated recently with the filing of two new lawsuits in New York.In one action, Bank of America N. A. and Platinum Indemnity Ltd. are seeking $29,335,032 against Pennsylvania-based Diamond State Insurance Company.In the other lawsuit, Bank of America and Palladium Insurance, which is affiliated with Platinum, are seeking $26,995,000 against UK-based Terra Nova Insurance Company Ltd.
BCCI v. Bank of America et al: Judicial Assistance
Bank of Credit and Commerce International (in liquidation) v. Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, BankAmerica International, and BankAmerica Corporation at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.
Jersey: Edward John Erlendsen
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Jersey, in the channel Islands, into suspected fraudulent offenses perpetrated on the Royal Bank of Canada (Jersey) Ltd. by persons unknown regarding the account of Edward John Erlendsen.
In the Matter of Bank of America Trust and Banking Corporation (Cayman) Limited
In the Matter of Bank of America Trust and Banking Corporation (Cayman) Limited - Grand Court of the Cayman Islands
In the Matter of Kendall Jackson International Ltd. and Bank of America N.A.
In the Matter of Kendall Jackson International Ltd. and Bank of America N.A. - Grand Court of the Cayman Islands
Switzerland: Magda Medina Perez
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Switzerland into Magda Medina Perez for alleged forgery and money laundering.
Compagnie d’Escomptes Financiers CEF SA v. Georgian Bay Holdings Corporation et al: Writ of Summons
Writ of Summons in Compagnie d'Escomptes Financiers CEF SA v. Georgian Bay Holdings Corporation, Anchorage International Fund Management Limited, Bank of America Trust and Banking Corporation (Cayman) Limited, and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.
Ukraine: Pavel Lazarenko et al
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Ukraine into Pavlo Ivanovych Lazarenko, a former Prime Minister; Myckola Ivanovych Agafonov, Petro Myckolayiovych Kirichenko and Igor
Olexandrovych Polozhentsev for alleged fraud, embezzlement and corruption.
Bank of America N.A. (formerly NationsBank v. Neasden Ltd. and Merrill Lynch Bank & Trust Co (Cayman) Ltd.
Bank of America N.A. (formerly NationsBank vs. Neasden Ltd. and Merrill Lynch Bank & Trust Co (Cayman) Ltd. - Grand Court of the Cayman Islands
Germany: Unknown Persons
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into unknown persons for fraud and falsification of documents.
Germany: Silvio Andre Ziegler
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Germany into Silvio Andre Ziegler for alleged fraud.
USA v. Mack Obioha et al: Criminal Indictment
Indictment by USA against Mack Obioha, Roland Bleyer, Tari McNamara, Ann Henderson, a.k.a. Joyce Henderson, and Jay Stevens at the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of California.
Poland: Alexei Bragontchuk
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Poland into Alexei Bragontchuk and for alleged fraud and money laundering regarding the proceeds of weapons trafficking.
US government battles for jurisdiction over Swiss American Bank
A battle for legal jurisdiction between the US government and four offshore financial institutions in a $7 million forfeiture case contains a number of important issues that will affect all companies and individuals who operate offshore but have US clients.Among arguments being put forward by the US government for jurisdiction over banking entities located in Antigua, Switzerland and Panama is the fact that the offshore companies sell their services over the Internet, which can be accessed in the US; that Swiss American Bank has advertised in the in-flight magazine of American Airlines; and that SAB has correspondent banking relationships with banks in the States.
Bank of Credit and Commerce International (Overseas) Ltd. and Bank of Credit and Commerce International S.A. v. Security Pacific International Bank et al.
Bank of Credit and Commerce International (Overseas) Ltd. and Bank of Credit and Commerce International S.A. vs. Security Pacific International Bank et al. - Grand Court of the Cayman Islands
USA v. Roland Bleyer: Criminal Complaint
Criminal complaint for alleged fraud by USA against Roland Bleyer at the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.