Western Union

Cyprus: Western Union et al (‘Computer Fraud Investigation’)

September 28, 2022

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from Western Union and Money Gram - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Cyprus - for a criminal investigation into "unknown subject(s) for computer fraud, obtaining goods by false pretenses, and money laundering" regarding an alleged scheme in which some of the proceeds were sent to individuals in England and the United States.

USA v. Western Union: $146M Forfeiture Complaint

June 2, 2017

Forfeiture Complaint in USA v. Western Union at the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Montenegro: Eduard Shirokov et al

February 27, 2017

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Montenegro - for a criminal investigation into Russian nationals Eduard Shirokov, Vladimir Popov and Sasa-Aleksandar Sindelic for suspected attempted terrorism, attempted assassination, establishment of a criminal organization and preparing acts against the security of Montenegro.

Portugal seeks evidence in North Carolina regarding extortion of Western Union and MoneyGram

March 10, 2010

Portugal has requested evidence from a witness in North Carolina as part of a criminal investigation into defendants who are accused of extorting over $340,000 from Western Union and MoneyGram offices in the United States, Canada and Europe through bomb

Portugal: Allan Sharif et al

February 26, 2010

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Portugal into Allan Guedes Sharif, Jose Abreu Guede, Carla Patricia Simoes Guedes, Carlos Manuel Pais Oliveira, Nuno Jose Simoes Guedes, Claudia Simoes Guedes, Marisa Alexandra Simoes Guedes and Horacio de Lima e Sousa for alleged extortion, fraud and money laundering.

Spain investigates fraud against man who ordered a Harley Davidson motorcycle over the Internet

November 10, 2008

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 Spain - that was at federal court in the USA on October 21, 2008. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Roberto Carlos Villena Lincoln, Yahoo!, Western Union, Victor Herwel, Andrew Schantz, BaseCargo, and Tommy Svoboda.

Spain: Roberto Lincoln

October 21, 2008

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged fraud to the detriment of Roberto Carlos Villena Lincoln.

Latin America Round-Up: August 4, 2008

August 4, 2008

BRAZIL & INTERNATIONAL: Brazil Chairs the FATF; HONDURAS: Silence on Public Financial Informationto local observers; MEXICO: Western Union in Trouble; New Anti-Laundering Tariff; and PERU: Governing APRA Under Pressure; Montesinos Admits Crimes; Protests in Lima.

Poland: Scout Auto Vehicle et al (‘Advance Fee Fraud’)

July 29, 2008

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Poland - for a criminal investigation into a suspected advance fee fraud.

Netherlands seeks evidence from victims of alleged Nigerian advance fee fraud

September 10, 2007

Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into an alleged advance fee fraud - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from the Netherlands - that was filed at federal court in the USA on August 14, 2007. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Patrick Omo Brai Aloye, Joy James, Joy Smart, Van Richards, Denzel van den Broek, Joseph McGowan, Crystal Finance Corporation, Mui Nguyen, Russell March, Rosalind Harris, Western Union, and Money Gram.

Netherlands: Patrick Omo Brai Aloye et al

August 14, 2007

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in the Netherlands into Patrick Omo Brai Aloye and Joy James for alleged fraud, forgery and money laundering.

Poland: Ryszard Kaminski et al (Illinois)

March 28, 2006

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Poland - for a criminal investigation into Ryszard Kaminski and Mohamad Nashawi for suspected fraud.

Germany seeks telephone records for time-share fraud investigation

February 4, 2006

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 Germany - that was filed at federal court in the USA on January 11, 2006. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Erwin Guthoff and Western Union.

Cayman seek evidence in Indiana for drugs inquiry

February 4, 2006

Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged narcotics-trafficking and money laundering - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance by the Cayman Islands - that was filed at federal court in the USA on January 18, 2006. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Anthony Wayne Watson, Thomas Vincent Watson, Cindy Jo Hair, Cheryl Watson, Forrest Hodgens, Ghady Zeitouni, Chase Home Finance, Western Union, and Mid West American Federal Credit Union.

Belgium: Jean-Philippe Pecoraro et al

February 1, 2006

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Belgium into Jean-Philippe Pecoraro, Jean-Noel Meinard, Guy De Backere, Albert De Bleecker, Carine Carpin and others for suspected involvement in narcotics trafficking and money laundering.

Poland: Ryszard Kaminski et al (Delaware)

December 29, 2005

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Poland - for a criminal investigation into Ryszard Kaminski and Mohamad Nashawi for suspected credit card fraud.

Belgium: Jean Kouda

October 4, 2004

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Belgium into Jean Kouda for alleged fraud, forgery and computer hacking.

Russia investigates sale of forged credit cards

May 31, 2004

Russia has requested evidence in New York as part of a criminal investigation into the sale of forged credit cards. Details are contained in an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence pursuant to a request for

Russia: AN Lyashenko

April 29, 2004

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia into AN Lyashenko, AT Stroganov, Serguei Podiouk, Pavel Smirnov, Maksim Varatsilin and Pavlo Gorbenko for alleged participation in a credit card fraud scheme.

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

Austria seeks information about email address for eBay fraud investigation

March 31, 2004

Article based on an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Austria - that was filed at federal court in the USA on March 2, 2004. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Ed Westermayer, Markus Kementner, Satine Vural, eBay, and Western Union.

British Virgin Islands: Andrew Fahie et al (Terrance B. Lettsome Airport Investigation)

October 6, 2003

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from the British Virgin Islands - for a criminal investigation into suspected fraud, theft, and money laundering by Andrew Fahie and his wife, Sheila Fahie, involving the expansion and improvement of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.

Stock Generation Internet game: ‘So what if it’s a Ponzi scheme?’

September 30, 1999

OffshoreAlert takes a comprehensive look at the Internet-gaming pheneomenon called Stock Generation, that is growing at a rapid pace even though it appears to be a Ponzi scheme.

Western Union stops money transfers to offshore gambling operations

December 30, 1997

Western Union has cut off money transfer services to 40 offshore bookmakers in an attempt to curb unlawful sports gambling in Florida.The action was taken at the request of the attorney general to combat the proliferation of sports betting operations headquartered in the Caribbean and soliciting wagers from Florida residents.