Bank of America

Italy seeks account records from Wegelin & Co. Bank and Bank of America

March 11, 2009

Italy has requested records from United States based branches of Wegelin & Co. Bank and Bank of America as part of a criminal investigation into an alleged one million Euros fraud against the Italian Authors and Publishers Association by two employees.

Colombia: David Barros Velez

March 3, 2009

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Colombia into suspected corruption by David Barros Velez while serving as Mayor of Armenia.

Italy: Luciano Colelli et al

February 12, 2009

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Italy into Luciano Colelli, Scolastico Pitiglio, Gabriella Maria Ranieri, Giuliana Mula, Alessandro Zanni, Camillus Braxator and David Sean Luntz for alleged fraud to the detriment of the Italian Authors and Publishers Association.

SEC v. Stefan H. Benger et al: SEC’s Motion for TRO

February 3, 2009

SEC's Ex Parte Motion for Temporary Restraining Order in U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Stefan H. Benger, SHB Capital, Inc., Jason B. Meyers, International Capital Financial Resources, LLC, Philip T. Powers, Handler, Thayer & Duggan, LLC, Frank I. Reinschreiber, and Global Financial Management, LLC, as defendants, and CTA Worldwide Services, SA, and Stephan Gottfried Von Hase, as relief defendants, at the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Insider Talking: November 10, 2008

November 10, 2008

Insureds of British Virgin Islands based Boston Life and Annuity Company Ltd. (in liquidation) have won an important legal victory in their attempt to recover $11 million they claim was defrauded from them in a scheme allegedly masterminded by US

Lithuania seeks evidence from eBay, PayPal & US banks for investigation into credit card fraud

November 10, 2008

Article based on an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged credit card fraud - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Lithuania - that was filed at federal court in the USA on October 21, 2008. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Lev Arutiunian, Igor Provosinskij, Tomas Gecas, eBay, PayPal, Citibank, MBNA America Bank, Bank of America, Banknorth, Bank One, Chase Manhattan Bank, Zions First National Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, U of C Federal Credit Union, and Direct Merchants Credit Card Bank.

Lithuania: Lev Arutiunian

October 21, 2008

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Lithuania into Lev Arutiunian, Igor Provosinskij and Tomas Grecas for alleged credit card fraud.

US Government obtains warrant to seize $6.9 m from Bank of Nevis’ US correspondent bank

October 7, 2008

A federal judge in the United States has issued a warrant allowing the U. S. Government to seize up to US$6.9 million in accounts maintained by the Bank of Nevis at its US correspondent, Bank of America, as part of an attempt to recover funds for victims of a securities fraud.

Spain seeks evidence from Colonial Bank and Bank of America in Miami for fraud investigation

August 4, 2008

Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged fraud - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Spain - that was filed at federal court in the USA on July 10, 2008. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Elba Barrios, Colonial Bank, and Bank of America.

UK seeks evidence from two Florida banks for investigation into fraud & money laundering

August 4, 2008

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 the United Kingdom - that was filed at federal court in the USA on July 21, 2008. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Nigel John Hudson, Mercantile Bank, and Bank of America.

France seeks evidence from Intertransfer in Miami

August 4, 2008

Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged money laundering and unlicensed money transmitting - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from France - that was filed at federal court in the USA on July 25, 2008. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Pascal Laroche, Sarl Euro Express, Jacinto Monteiro Dias, Claudia Mendonca Silva, Banque Postale, Bank of America, and Intertransfer, Inc.

Cyprus seeks evidence in US for on-line bank fraud investigation

August 4, 2008

Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged fraud - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Cyprus - that was filed at federal court in the USA on July 30, 2008. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Chryso Tsokkou, Bank Atlantic, Edgard Calizo, Fortis Bank, Edmond Falise, La Caixa Bank, Bank of America, Bradfort Health Alexander, Internet Assigned Numbers Authority, Laiki eBank, and Marfin Popular Bank.

Cyprus: Chryso Tsokkou

July 30, 2008

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into five unauthorized payments made from Chryso Tsokkou's personal bank account at Marfin Popular Bank through an on-line banking system called Laiki E-Bank.

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.

United Kingdom: Nigel John Hudson

July 21, 2008

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in the United Kingdom into alleged money laundering by Nigel John Hudson.

Spain: Elba Barrios

July 10, 2008

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Spain into an alleged attempted fraud to the detriment of Elba Barrios.

Norway requests evidence from Bank of America for investigation into alleged investment fraud

July 2, 2008

Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged investment fraud - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Norway - that was filed at federal court in the USA on June 13, 2008. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Odd-Magne Kristiansen, Rune Bjornstad, Espen Linnerud, Lightway International Inc., Bank of America, Christian Frydenlund, Josip Dropulijc, Yassir Nawas, HSBC Bank, ABN AMRO and Banco Central Del Ecuador.

Norway: Odd Magne Kristiansen et al

June 13, 2008

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Norway into Odd Magne Kristiansen, Rune Bjornstad, Espen Linnerud and Torgeir Stensrud for alleged investment fraud.

Panama requests Bank of America records for investment fraud investigation

June 5, 2008

Article based on an an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged investment fraud - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Panama - that was filed at federal court in the USA on May 21, 2008. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Hector Crisostomo Wiliiams Raphael, Armando da Silva Tavares Busto, Incotesa SA, Financial Investments International LLC, Sacher, Zelman, Van Sant, Paul, Beiley, Hartman, Terzo, Rolnick & Waldman PA, Juan Demostenes Arosemena Borrell, and Bank of America.

Germany investigates €20 m Internet fraud

June 5, 2008

Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged fraud - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Germany - that was filed at federal court in the USA on May 2, 2008. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Javier Anthony Rodil, Jr., Andis Bankovics, Ralf Kramer, Stanislav Dmytrenko, Martins Knipsis, Michael Peter Voss, Edward Budrich, Jorg Honer, Wadie Zacca, Jan Amelsberg, Martins Knipsis, Transatlantic Bank, Transportation MotorsMiami, Intercredit Bank, Pinnacle Management, SunTrust Bank, DYI Media, Bank of America, Washington Mutual Bank, and Marc Floman.

Panama: Hector Crisostomo Williams Raphael et al

May 21, 2008

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Panama into Hector Crisostomo Williams Raphael and Armando Da Silva Tavares Busto for allegedly defrauding Juan Demostenes Arosemena Borrell.

Germany: Javier Anthony Rodil et al

May 2, 2008

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Germany into Javier Anthony Rodil, Edward Budrich, Andis Bankovics, Stanislav Dmytrenko, Martins Knipsis, Michael Peter Voss and others for alleged computer fraud.

US Gov’t applies to seize alleged drug money at Global Bank of Commerce in Antigua

February 11, 2008

The United States Government has applied to seize funds in an account at the Global Bank of Commerce, in Antigua, that are allegedly the proceeds of narcotics trafficking. A forfeiture application against all funds on deposit at the Global Bank of Commerce held in the name of, or traceable to, Astra Holdings Inc. was filed at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on January 23, 2008. In the same application, prosecutors are also seeking to seize all funds on deposit at the Bank of Montreal, Canada, held in the name of, or traceable to, Humberto Jose Castro-Tirado, and the contents of Safe Deposit Box Number 214, in the name of Humberto Jose Castro Carrera, at Bank of America, 401 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Florida.

Colombia requests Bank of America records for investigation into alleged embezzlement

January 4, 2008

Article based on an application for an order appointing a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged embezzlement - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Colombia - that was filed at federal court in the USA on December 20, 2007. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Pedro Pablo Martinez Serrano, Bank of America, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Bank, and Gerardo Remolina Vargas.

Colombia: Pedro Pablo Martinez Serrano

December 20, 2007

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Colombia into Pedro Pablo Martinez Serrano for suspected embezzlement while serving as Financial Director of Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.

Florida bank records sought for alleged fraud

November 11, 2007

Article based on an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged fraud - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Portugal - that was filed at federal court in the USA on August 20, 2007. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Bank of America, Washington Mutual, Commercebank, Carlos Nunez, António Maldonado, Manuel Rodriguez Rosas, Carlos Manuel Ascencao Ferreira, Domingos Quinta Figueiredo, Francisco Pereira de Amorim, and Caixa Geral de Depositos.

Netherlands requests evidence from seven US firms

October 11, 2007

Article based on an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from the Netherlands - that was filed at the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on September 12, 2007.Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Bhagwandath Tewarie Parmessar, Drikko Enterprise, Surinaamsche Bank NV, Rapid Tel Communications, Washington Mutual Bank, Export Packers Company, International Bank of Commerce, Ameba Technology Inc., Preferred Bank, Hyperlink Technologies, City Bank, Ayrking Corp., National City Bank, Innovair Corporation, Bank of America, Goulds Pumps Inc., First Union National Bank, Gems and Money Transfer (GMT) BV.

Spain: Carlos Nuno Gomez

September 17, 2007

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Spain into Carlos Nuno Gomez, who is a music producer, for allegedly defrauding Noelia Zanon Hernandez, who is a professional singer.

Netherlands: Bhagwandath Tewarie Parmessar

September 12, 2007

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in the Netherlands into Bhagwandath Tewarie Parmessar for narcotics trafficking and money laundering.

Portugal: Carlos Nunes et al

August 20, 2007

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Portugal into Carlos Nunes, Antonio Maldonado and Manuel Rodrigues Rosas for alleged fraud.

Bank of America records sought for UK fraud investigation

June 10, 2007

Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged securities fraud - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from the United Kingdom - that was filed at federal court on May 1, 2007. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Gordon O'Donnell, Nicholas Westin, Heritage Mergers and Acquisitions Ltd., Edos Inc., Bank of America, First Liberty Clearing LLC, Bank of Cyprus, TA Holdings Corporation, and Crown Noble TA, a.k.a. Crowne Noble TA.

Maryland Securities Commissioner investigates manager of Cayman hedge fund

May 14, 2007

A Canadian national and a Cayman Islands registered hedge fund he controls have been implicated in an alleged multi million dollar securities fraud that is being investigated by a United States regulator.They are Stephen Chesnowitz, who appears to be based

United Kingdom: Gordon O’Donnell

May 1, 2007

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner for a criminal investigation in the United Kingdom into an alleged fraud perpetrated by Nicholas Westin against Gordon O'Donnell.

Nine indicted for investment scam involving Bahamas IBC

March 9, 2007

Nine people have been indicted for fraud in the United States regarding an investment scheme that was perpetrated through a Bahamas shell company. The indictment was brought at the U. S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia on February 28, 2007 against Shinder Singh Gangar, 45, a United Kingdom national residing in England; Alan White, 48, a U.K. national residing in England; Birgit Mechlenburg, a.k.a. Gitte Mechlenburg, a resident of Massachusetts; Kenneth Mason, a U. S. national residing in Chicago, Illinois; Michael Hardesty, a U. S. national residing in Utah; Mark Smyth, a U. S. national residing in California; Gregory Smyth, 56, a U. S. national residing in California; Mary Dowdell, 49, a U. S. national residing in Charlottesville, Virginia and wife of Terry L. Dowdell, who is currently serving a 15-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to related fraud charges in June, 2004; and Rebecca Dowdell, 30, the daughter of Terry Dowdell and a U. S. national residing in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Argentina requests Bank of America records for fraud investigation into Gerardo Sanchez

November 9, 2006

Argentina is seeking records from the Miami branch of Bank of America as part of a criminal investigation into alleged fraud.Details are contained in an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence - pursuant to a request

Switzerland: Luca Sala et al

November 7, 2006

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Switzerland into Luca Sala, Melford Neto Vaughn, Nino Giuralarocca, Andres Sala, Lucia Sala, Arthur Cleber Telini, Luis Alfonso Moncada, Antonio Luzi Andrea de Grandi, Geoffrey Taylor, Fabio Malerba and Louis George Sampanis for alleged money laundering, forgery and fraud regarding Parmalat.

Trinidad & Tobago: Sharaz Hassan

October 13, 2006

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Trinidad & Tobago into Sharaz Hassan, a.k.a. Lenny Hassan, for alleged fraud.

Argentina: Leon Wasserman

October 2, 2006

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal prosecution in Argentina into Gerardo Andres Sanchez for allegedly defrauding Leon Wasserman of a BMW car.

Chilean fraud investigators seek bank records in Florida for investigation into Hugo Leonardi and Alejandro Zuik

September 7, 2006

Chile has requested information about bank accounts in Florida as part of a criminal investigation into an alleged fraud by Hugo Gabriel Leonardi Paulucci and Alejandro Zuik. Details are contained in an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to

Chile: Hugo Gabriel Leonardi Paulucci

August 23, 2006

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Chile into Hugo Gabriel Leonardi Paulucci and Alejandro Zuik for alleged fraud.

Offshore providers hammered by U. S. investigators

August 8, 2006

An offshore insurer whose directors include former Chairman of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority Michael Austin may have been used to help an American family worth billions of dollars break U. S. tax, securities and money laundering laws.The allegations were

Norway: Frode Rudlang et al

August 3, 2006

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Norway into Frode Rudling, Jorn Ronnie Tagge, Henrik Ellefsen, Thomas Oye and Adne Tremyr for alleged fraud and breach of trust.

Tri-Continental Exchange Ltd. et al: Chapter 15 Petition (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)

July 20, 2006

Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in St. Vincent and the Grenadines by Malcolm Butterfield, Brian Glasgow, and Simon Whicker, as the Foreign Representatives of Tri-Continental Exchange Ltd., Combined Services Ltd., and Alternative Market Exchange Ltd., at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California.

Cyprus seeks evidence in Delaware for investigation into credit card fraud

June 7, 2006

Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged fraud and forgery - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Cyprus - that was filed at federal court in the USA on May 9, 2006. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Action Rental Services Ltd., Washington Mutual Bank, Bank Atlantic FSB, Bank of America, Nicolas Marangos, Stateline Enterprises Ltd., Giorgos Panayiotou, Mainline Enterprises Ltd., Chris Kiltsikis, Romont Enterprises Ltd., Christos Tzavella, Whitelaw Enterprises Ltd., Nicolas Mazarekis, Yiannakis Aravis, and Nikola Marangou.

United Kingdom: Alan Harris et al

May 31, 2006

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in the United Kingdom into alleged narcotics trafficking and money laundering involving Alan Harris and others.

Cyprus: Action Rental Services

May 9, 2006

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Cyprus into Nicolas Marangos, Yiannakis Aravis and others for suspected fraud.

Ex-FIBG promoter convicted of separate offshore bank scam

April 6, 2006

A United States national who once promoted the First International Bank of Grenada has been convicted of perpetrating a separate fraud through another offshore bank.Paul James Peiffer, of S. W. York Street, Beaverton, Oregon, was convicted of 25 counts of wire fraud, one count of making a false bankruptcy filing, and one count of false oaths on February 15, 2006 following a jury trial at the U. S. District Court for the District of Oregon.

Latin America Round-Up: March 6, 2006

March 6, 2006

ARGENTINA: New Anti-Money Laundering unit; BRAZIL: PineBank under Scrutiny in Miami; CHILE: More controls over casinos; COLOMBIA: Businessman accused of money laundering; Rodríguez Orejuela's son in trouble; DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: The Anti-Laundering Unit fever goes on; GUATEMALA: US to help in anti-laundering efforts; INTERNATIONAL: New guidelines for correspondent banks; REGIONAL: In the footsteps of their fathers; and PERU: Laundered money is about $550 Million.

Briton suspected of laundering funds through UK firms and US accounts

March 6, 2006

Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged money laundering and criminal conspiracy - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Belgium - that was filed at federal court in the USA on February 13, 2006. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Paul Phserowsky, a.k.a. Paul Simon; Tayanc Nurettin, The Swiss Loan Corporation, Prime Chemical Company Ltd., Chemical Oil Company Ltd., International Security Company Ltd., Peace Pilgrim Foundation, John Rush, Elizabeth Quigley, Noah A. Troyer, and Corporate Accounts, Bank of America, Commercial Savings Bank, and Kathy Miller.

Nevada records sought by Hungarian smuggling investigators

March 6, 2006

Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged smuggling - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Hungary - that was filed at federal court in the USA on February 16, 2006. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Attila Nagy, International Trading Partner, and Bank of America.