In the Matter of Icahn Partners Master Fund II LP: Stop Notice
Stop Notice In the Matter of Credit Suisse International and shares in LICO Icahn Holding Ltd. owned by Icahn Partners Master Fund II LP, filed at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.
In the Matter of Icahn Partners Master Fund III LP: Stop Notice
Stop Notice In the Matter of Credit Suisse International and shares in LICO Icahn Holding Ltd. owned by Icahn Partners Master Fund III LP, filed at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.
In the Matter of Icahn Partners Master Fund LP: Stop Notice
Stop Notice In the Matter of Credit Suisse International and shares in LICO Icahn Holding Ltd. owned by Icahn Partners Master Fund LP, filed at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.
In the Matter of Icahn Partners LP: Stop Notice
Stop Notice In the Matter of Credit Suisse International and shares in LICO Icahn Holding Ltd. owned by Icahn Partners LP, filed at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.
In the Matter of William A. Demmer: Stop Notice
Stop Notice In the Matter of Credit Suisse AG and shares in Seer Capital TALF Opportunity Fund, Ltd. owned by the Revocable Living Trust Agreement of William A. Demmer at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.
In the Matter of LICO Icahn Holding Ltd.: Stop Notice
Stop Notice In the Matter of Credit Suisse International and shares in LICO Icahn Holding I Ltd. owned by LICO Icahn Holding Ltd., filed at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.
Fairfield Lambda Limited v. Credit Suisse London Nominees Limited
Fairfield Lambda Limited vs. Credit Suisse London Nominees Limited - BVI Commercial Court
Fairfield Sigma Linited v. Credit Suisse London Nominees Limited
Fairfield Sigma Linited vs. Credit Suisse London Nominees Limited - BVI Commercial Court
USA v. Marco Parenti Adami et al: Criminal Indictment
Indictment in USA v. Marco Parenti Adami, Emanuel Agustoni, Michele Bergantino, and Roger Schaerer at the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
USA v. Michael Frank Burgess: Second Superseding Indictment
Second Superseding Indictment in USA v. Michael Frank Burgess at the U. S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
International Schools Services, Inc. v. AAUG Insurance Company, Ltd. et al: Emergency Motion for TRO
Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order in International Schools Services, Inc. v. AAUG Insurance Company, Ltd. and Gregor Gregory at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
In the Matter of Leeds Master Fund Ltd. and Leeds Fund II Ltd.
Petition filed In the Matter of Leeds Master Fund Ltd. and Leeds Fund II Ltd. at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.
USA v. Michael Frank Burgess: Criminal Indictment
Criminal Indictment in USA v. Michael Frank Burgess at the U. S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Fairfield Sentry Limited: Chapter 15 Petition (British Virgin Islands)
Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in the British Virgin Islands by Kenneth Krys and Christopher Stride, as the Foreign Representatives of Fairfield Sentry Limited, Fairfield Sigma Limited, and Fairfield Lambda Limited, at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
In the Matter of Selectica Fund Limited
Petition In the Matter of Selectica Fund Limited at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.
Trigor Litigation Fund: Summary Information Memorandum
Summary Information Memorandum for Trigor Litigation Fund dated March 1, 2010.
Credit Suisse, Cayman Islands sued for $24 b for ‘predatory lending’
Credit Suisse, Cayman Islands Branch and affiliates are being sued for damages of $24 billion in a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of buyers of property in four resorts, including a "$4.9 billion 'mega mix' resort" in the Bahamas,
In the Matter of DFG Hedge Fund Limited
Petition filed by Michael Gerard O'Shea In the Matter of DFG Hedge Fund Limited at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.
Insider Talking: August 19, 2009
U. S. businessman Robert F. X. Sillerman, whose assets include the hit television show 'American Idol' and the late Elvis Presley's estate Graceland, has satisfied a summary judgment for $24.2 million that was entered against him in favor of Credit
Credit Suisse (Cayman) sues US media tycoon Robert FX Sillerman
Two lawsuits for damages totaling more than $50 million have been filed at New York State Supreme Court against a well known entrepreneur over personal guarantees he provided for a luxury resort project in Anguilla. The sole defendant in both
USA v. Peter Rogan: USA’s Statement of Material Facts
USA's Statement of Material Facts, including an affidavit from Matthew Gibbons, of Oceanic Bank and Trust Limited (Bahamas), in the case of USA v. Peter Rogan at the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
USA v. Allen Stanford et al: Criminal Indictment
Indictment alleging securities fraud and money laundering in USA v. Robert Allen Stanford, Laura Pendergest-Holt, Gilbert Lopez, Mark Kuhrt, and Leroy King at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Wells Fargo sues Walkers SPV for $3.5 m, alleges negligence in maintaining share register
Cayman Islands based Walkers SPV Limited is being sued by Wells Fargo Bank NA, which claims that a failure to update the share register of a Special Purpose Vehicle has exposed it to damages of $3.5 million.Details are contained in
Latin America Round Up: May 18, 2009
BRAZIL Switzerland accused of non cooperation A judge in Sao Paulo has sent a letter to the United Nations and the Financial Action Task Force accusing Switzerland of violating a UN international convention because the Swiss government refused to inform
Credit Suisse (Cayman) seeks $6 m over Ford Motor Co. ‘distressed debt trade’
The Cayman Islands branch of Credit Suisse and a New York based affiliate are seeking $6 million in damages against a private equity firm over a 'distressed debt trade' involving Ford Motor Company. Details are contained in a civil complaint
Latvia requests evidence about Delaware and NY firms for tax evasion investigation
Latvia has requested information about several companies with addresses in the United States as part of a criminal investigation into alleged tax evasion and money laundering. Details are contained in an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect
Latvia: Lacelt LLC
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Latvia into Lacelt LLC for alleged tax evasion and money laundering.
Shelby Overseas Invest & Trade Ltd. et al: Chapter 15 Petition
Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in the British Virgin Islands by Tom Meganck, as the Foreign Representative of Shelby Overseas Invest & Trade Ltd., Grand Prix Associates Inc., Bundora Associates Inc., Bundora Investments Limited, Bundora Investments NV, Ruby Investments Sp zoo, Bundora Corp., Lockhart Overseas Investments Corp., Lockhart Limited, Naven Investments Sp zoo, and Lockhart Corp. I, at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.
Antigua & Barbuda: Lester Bird et al – Supplemental Request (2008)
Motion for Modification of Court Order and to Supplement Commissioner Appointment regarding a request from Antigua & Barbuda for judicial assistance for a criminal investigation into Lester Bird, Asot Michael, Josette Michael, Bruce Rappaport, Sir Ronald Sanders and others for suspected involvement in fraud, corruption, and money laundering.
Mellon United National Bank (Miami) records sought for drug-trafficking investigation
Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigaion into alleged bank fraud, narcotics-trafficking and money laundering - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Spain - that was filed at federal court in the USA on September 26, 2007. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Maria Luisa Vizcaino Bascones, Pablo Sanchez Garcia, Benito Rosal Lobato, Javier Sanclemente Castrillon, Alfonso Duran del Castillo, Gonzalo Contrarero del Castillo, Antonio Miranda Rojas, Javier Miranda Burgos, Grupo MFM-2001, Grupo Almira, SA, IN9 SA, Mazog SA, Inverin 2000, Mellon United National Bank, Banco Popular, Credit Suisse, and Luis Hernandez.
Spain: Maria Luisa Vizcaino Bascones
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Spain into Maria Luisa Vizcaino Bascones, Pablo Sanchez Garcia, Benito Rosal Labato, Javier Sanclemente Castrillon, Alfonso Duran del Castillo, Gonzalo Cantarela del Castillo, Antonio Miranda Rojas and Javier Miranda Burgos into alleged narcotics trafficking and money laundering.
USA applies to seize $9 m ‘fraud proceeds’ from Bank Julius Baer (Guernsey)
The United States Government has applied to seize $9.75 million in allegedly criminal proceeds from two accounts at the Guernsey branch of Bank Julius Baer.The Government claims the money represents the proceeds of insider trading conducted by an employee of Credit Suisse in New York and an accomplice.
Liechtenstein: Arthur Vogt (2007)
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Liechtenstein into Arthur Vogt and others for suspected investment fraud.
Invaro Latest: UK SFO opens criminal investigation, victims file civil lawsuit in Japan
The Serious Fraud Office in the United Kingdom has started a criminal investigation into the collapse of British litigation funding firm Invaro Ltd., according to two sources.
Invaro went into liquidation in June, 2004 - shortly after being exposed by OffshoreAlert - and is insolvent by approximately $145 million, according to its liquidators, Tony Murphy, Henry Shinners and Robert Horton, of British accounting firm Smith & Williamson.
Wachovia Bank seeks to avoid giving records to Antigua corruption investigators
Wachovia Bank is trying to avoid turning over records to the Antigua Government for an investigation into alleged corruption by former Prime Minister Lester Bird, offshore banker Bruce Rappaport and others.
The North Carolina-domiciled bank has applied for a protective order in a civil complaint filed by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda at the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida on February 23, 2006.Â
Switzerland: Francois Davoine
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Switzerland into Francois Davoine for suspected embezzlement.
U.S. bank records sought in $6.5 m embezzlement probe by Russia
Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged fraud and embezzlement - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Russia - that was filed at the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida on March 6, 2006. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Vitali Nicolaevich Daginov, JSC Kalmneft, Glencore International AG, Glencore Oil Projects AG, GOPAG, Briarwise International Limited, Amerco Oil International Ltd., Glenarch Limited, Gilda Trading Co. Ltd., Ladesco Trading Co. Ltd., World Chess, Parus Management, James Joseph Chrysler, Rima Jokubauskite, Rima Shestakova, Bank of Washington, The Bank of New York, Bankers Trust Company, Credit Suisse First Boston, Citibank N.A. (New York), Artem Vitalievich Daginov, Saglara Erdniwvna Daginova Kokshunova, Gilana Vitalievna Daginova, Galina Daginova, Gilana Daginova, Lloyds Bank Plc (Guernsey), Credit Agricole Indosuez (London), and Riga Neftehimbank.
Russia: VN Daginov (Florida)
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia into Vitali Nicolaevich Daginov for alleged theft from Kalmneft JSC, Glencoe International AG and Briarwise International Ltd.
Godley Group investment broker arrested in Japan
Japanese police today arrested the Tokyo representative of a group headed by former Bahamas resident Bill Godley for allegedly helping to swindle a pension fund out of 80% of its assets.
Fabio Takeshi Sunago, 44, was arrested along with Hideo Seki, 49, the former Secretary General of the All Japan Liquor Merchants Association, according to a report by the Kyodo News Agency.
Pension fund advised to write-off $125 m investment
A Japanese pension fund that invested 80% of its assets in a British litigation funding scam has been advised to write-off its $125 million investment.
That was the recommendation of Hori Hiroshi Law Office, which the All Japan Liquor Merchants Association hired to look into the mess and advise how to proceed.
Insider Talking: September 4, 2005
For several weeks now, Cayman's two main newspapers, the Caymanian Compass and Cayman Net News, have been attacking each other in news articles and editorials. The animosity between the rivals has now spilled out into the legal system. At the
Insider Talking: August 3, 2005
Banc Caribe liquidator & National Bank of Dominica settle litigation with Cash 4 Titles receiver; former house painter Russell Cline enters into plea agreement in Oregon concerning fraud and money laundering charges; and US authorities continue with attempt to seize assets of former Ukraine Prime Minister Pavlo Lazarenko.
Here we go again: Citco accused of distributing false NAVs
An offshore fund administrator in the Netherlands Antilles has been caught up in a second hedge fund scandal in less than two years.Citco Fund Services (Curacao) NV is a defendant in a civil lawsuit filed on June 9, 2005 by investors in Dobbins Offshore, which was registered in the British Virgin Islands. KPMG (Netherlands Antilles), as the Fund's auditor, is also a defendant. The plaintiffs include companies in the Cayman Islands, France, Luxembourg and Switzerland.
British law firm rakes in fees for helping fraudster with Invaro scheme
A top British law firm helped a serial fraudster client - Bill Godley - set up an investment scheme that wiped out a Japanese pension fund, OffshoreAlert can reveal.
Charles Russell solicitors drew up contracts, attended a planning meeting in Portugal, helped with an offshore bank account, and was even asked to help prepare a "due diligence" report to give credibility to the scheme, known as 'Invaro'. The law firm has received more than £2 million ($3.5 million) in legal fees from Godley-related parties, including a Bahamas IBC, said a source.
UK seeks evidence in US for prosecution of Egyptian suspected of plotting murder
Article based on an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into an Egyptian doctor accused of plotting to assassinate three people - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from the United Kingdom - that was filed at federal court in the USA on March 3, 2005. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Mamdouh Hamza, Mamdouh Mostafa Abdel Fattah Hamza, Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim Sulieman, Dr. Ahmad Fathi Sorour, Karnal Muhammad Al Shazli, Lloyds TSB Bank, Hamza Associates, Credit Suisse, Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa, Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky, American Society of Civil Engineers, Megan Farrell, Peter South, and Alison Young.
Antigua & Barbuda: Lester Bird et al
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Antigua & Barbuda - for a criminal investigation into Lester Bryant Bird, Asot A. Michael, John E. St. Luce, Robin Yearwood, and Bruce Rappaport for suspected corruption and fraud.
South Korea seeks to extradite California-based businessman to face fraud charges
Extradition proceedings have been started in California against a Los Angeles based businessmen who allegedly defrauded his former South Korean company of $32 million fraud. Details are contained in an extradition complaint that was filed at the U. S. District
Brazil seeks bank records in Florida for investigation into money exchange business
Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into the alleged operation of an illegal monetary exchange - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Brazil - that was filed at federal court in the USA on September 7, 2004. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Humberto Verre, Citibank, Credit Suisse Bank, Autocar V2, Vila Prudente Automoveis Ltda., and Casa Verre Ltda.
Brazil: Humberto Verre
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Brazil into Humberto Verre for suspected money laundering.
Switzerland seeks American Express records for criminal investigation
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.