First Union National Bank

Romania: Lucian Mazilu

July 20, 2021

Complaint to extradite Lucian Mazilu from the USA to Romania so that he can serve a five-year prison sentence after being convicted "in abstentia" of tax fraud and money laundering, filed at the U. S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Universal Trading & Investment Co., Inc. v. Yulia Tymoshenko et al: Amended Complaint

June 4, 2013

Amended Complaint in Universal Trading & Investment Co., Inc. v. Yulia Tymoshenko, Alexander Tymoshenko, and Andrey Vavilov at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Brazil: Roberto Arieira

November 18, 2010

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Brazil - to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into Roberto Arieira for suspected money laundering.

Ecuador: Jose Diego Garcia Caicedo

August 19, 2009

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Ecuador into Jose Diego Garcia Caicedo for alleged fraud to the detriment of Banco Comercial de Manabi.

Brazil: Valmor Ernesto Zanandrea

December 21, 2007

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Brazil into suspected money laundering by Valmor Ernesto Zanandrea, Daniel Nunes Spier, Waleska Nunes Spier Becker, Paulo Roberto Marques Prestes and Diego De Lucena Zanandrea.

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.

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.

Costa Rica: Maria del Carmen Cruz Lizano(2)

May 1, 2007

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Costa Rica into Maria del Carmen Cruz Lizano for suspected fraud.

Narcotics-trafficking investigators request records from First Union National Bank in Miami

July 10, 2006

Article based on an application to collect evidence for an attempt to seize the proceeds of narcotics trafficking - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from the Netherlands - that was filed at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on June 8, 2006. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Bhagwandath Tewarie Parmessar, First Union National Bank, SunTrust Bank, Banco Cuscatlan, Eco Exotics Trade EET S.A., and Mitchell International Inc.

Wachovia Bank seeks to avoid giving records to Antigua corruption investigators

July 10, 2006

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. 

Netherlands: Bhagwandath Tewarie Parmessar(2)

June 8, 2006

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

India gold-fraud investigators seek evidence in California

October 4, 2005

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 India - that was filed at federal court in the USA on August 23, 2005. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Deo Nandan Prasad, Indira Prasad, A. K. Pathak, B. Durga Rao, Satish Panchal, Sachi Chowdhary, Minerals and Metal Trading Corporation of India Ltd., A-1 Imports, D&G Manufacturing Company Inc., D&G Jewellery Manufacturing Company Private Limited, Universal National Bank, First Union Bank, First Union National Bank, InterContinental Bank, Gem Unlimited Corporation, in Miami; D&F Fine Jewellery Manufacturing Inc., Gem Pearl & Jewellery Inc., Ajanta Gems, 1st Stop Jewellery, Aakay International, Kumar Jewellers, and Air Customs Office.

India: Deo N. Prasad

August 23, 2005

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in India into Deo Nandan Prasad and Indira Prasad for alleged fraud.

United Kingdom: Tania Castaneda Dominguez et al

July 15, 2005

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in the United Kingdom for suspected money laundering by Tania Castaneda Dominguez and others.

US Senate report into tax avoidance slams professional firms

February 18, 2005

Major accounting firms, banks, law firms and investment advisors helped create "abusive tax shelters" that deprived the United States Government of "billions of dollars", it has been claimed. Among the alleged participants were KPMG, Ernst & Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Sidley Austin Brown & Wood, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan, Deutsche Bank, HVB, UBS, First Union National Bank, Wachovia Bank, Presidio and Quellos.

Florida resident suspected of defrauding her own grandmother, says Peru in request for judicial assistance

November 30, 2004

A Florida resident is being criminally investigated in Peru for allegedly defrauding her own grandmother. Details are contained in an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Peru that

Peru: Katty Candy Awapara Burghardt et al

November 12, 2004

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Peru into Katty Candy Awapara Burghardt and Jesus Lucila Rodriguez Ludena for alleged fraud.

USA v. Tim Ray Sacora: Criminal Indictment

October 7, 2004

Criminal indictment by USA against Tim Ray Sacora for alleged fraud and money laundering.

U. S. Gov’t seeks to seize accounts of offshore banks in gaming investigation

March 31, 2004

The United States Government has applied to seize funds held in U. S. correspondent accounts of two Belize banks as part of a criminal investigation into an offshore gaming operation.Investigators are looking to seize tens of millions of dollars that

UK seeks evidence from US banks for investigation into alleged fraud involving Versailles Group

November 15, 2003

The United Kingdom has requested evidence from banks in the United States as part of a criminal investigation into the collapse of Versailles Group PLC. Details are contained in an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence

New Zealand: Bill Papple et al

November 6, 2003

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from New Zealand - for a criminal investigation into William Papple, Margarite Huia, a.k.a. Lee Papple; and Tina Marie West for suspected fraud.

Germany: Hans-Ulrich Schafer et al

October 10, 2003

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Germany into Hans-Ulrich Schafer, Christian Zogg, Marianna Martin and Alfred Sturwold for alleged fraud.

New Zealand: Lakeland Wealth Creators et al

October 8, 2003

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in New Zealand into Lakeland Wealth Creators Ltd., WesPap Ltd., William Papple, Margarite Lee Papple and Tina West for allegedly perpetrating a $10 million investment 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.

Russia: Svetlana Danyukova et al

April 3, 2003

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.

Belgium: Global Security Management Association Inc.

March 6, 2003

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Belgium into Global Security Management Association Inc. for alleged fraud.

Doubts raised about latest Imperial Consolidated spin-off

December 31, 2002

Citigroup has cast doubt on the legitimacy of a new investment scheme whose participants include two key players in the $345 million fraud perpetrated by the Imperial Consolidated Group.Edouardos Stamatiou and Robert Raven are involved in an attempt by United Financial Corporation S. A. to sell $110 million one-year Certificates of Deposit bearing annual interest of up to 14 per cent.

USA v. David Tedder: Criminal Indictment

September 12, 2002

Indictment in USA v. David Hampton Tedder at the U. S. District Court for the Western District Court of Wisconsin.

Jamaica: Money Traders Investment Ltd.

September 9, 2002

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Jamaica into Money Traders Investment Ltd. and Ewart Gilzean for alleged fraud.

Spain: Lesvia Ugueth Pinilla Peralta

August 16, 2002

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Spain into Lesvia Ugueth Pinilla Peralta, Elmer Gonzalo Valencia Jimenez, Yesid Espinosa Chia and Alfonso Rojas Ospina for alleged fraud and extortion.

Germany: Jafaru Damulak

May 20, 2002

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Germany into Jafaru Damulak for suspected fraud.

USA v. Alvin Irwin Moss et al: Criminal Indictment

May 8, 2002

Indictment filed by USA against Alvin Irwin Moss, Frederick John Collier, Avraham Zohar, a.k.a. Avy Zohar; Richard Titterington, Geoffrey L. Feldman, Sherrie-Lee Doreen Cave, Peter James O'Sullivan, Rosalind Rose, Wayne Budd, Thomas Montgomery Bayer, Robert Murray Bohn, Stacy Layne Beavers, Beverly Ann Moss, Jeffery Allen Moss, Larry Charles Moss, Michael Joseph Harkin and Michael Elliot Cole at the U. S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.

Czech Republic: Richard Dzukey et al

April 24, 2002

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in the Czech Republic into Richard Dzukey, Martin Mankos and Karel Hofmann for alleged fraud.

United Kingdom: Paul Winter Morris

April 1, 2002

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a money laundering investigation in the United Kingdom into solicitor Paul Winter Morris.

Australia: Robert Flavel

November 14, 2001

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Australia into the alleged importation of cocaine into Australia aboard marine vessels Tvareg and Maeva Chiqui in January and December 1998, respectively.

Italy: Giuseppe Lucchi

February 9, 2001

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Italy into Giuseppe Lucchi for alleged money laundering.

Switzerland: Lydia Albertina Sturm

November 14, 2000

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Switzerland into alleged fraud by Lydia Albertina Sturm while working as an investment adviser for UBS AG.

United Kingdom: Kenneth Roy Simmons et al

June 30, 2000

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in the United Kingdom into suspected narcotics trafficking by Kenneth Roy Simmons and others.

United Kingdom: Bashru Oladiranet al

June 22, 2000

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in the United Kingdom into alleged credit card fraud by Bashru Oladipupo Oladiran and Jairzinho Olusoji Williams.

Argentina: Roberto Fionna et al

March 21, 2000

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Argentina into Roberto Fionna and others.

United Kingdom: Bashru Oladipupo Oladiran et al

February 10, 2000

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in the United Kingdom into Bashru Oladipupo Oladiran and Jairzinho Olusoji Williams for alleged fraud.

Argentina: Fabio Solia et al

January 27, 2000

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Argentina into Fabio Hernan Solia, Veronica Graciela Stefani and Guillermo Nicolas Rosas for alleged fraud. The suspects allegedly promised to help victims obtain lottery licenses issued by the Instituto Provincial de Loterias and Casinos but failed to deliver.