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Monthly Archives: January 2008

Nathan Vardi’s News Beat, Money Laundering

Posted in Financial Institutions, Money Laundering

Mr. Nathan Vardi is an associate editor at Forbes Magazine and his news beat is money laundering.  His articles describe how drug dealers have sometimes used American Express, BankAtlantic, Union Bank of California / UnionBanCal and other U.S. financial institutions to launder money: "Drug Problem" "Dirty Dineros" "UnionBanCal’s Drug Money Problem" "Blood Money" "Banking On… Continue Reading

An Asset Search, Tax Fraud & Divorce

Posted in Asset Search/Fraud Investigation, Divorce & Child Support, Tax Fraud

The information supplied by foreign financial investigators suggested that the divorcing husband had hidden marital assets offshore.  Other evidence elicited during the divorce, also suggested that the husband might have committed a tax fraud in hiding the marital assets. As part of my asset search of the husband, (and to learn even more about this… Continue Reading

A Debt Collection In N.Y.

Posted in Asset Search/Fraud Investigation, Money Laundering

During forced collection / attachment proceedings, the Debtor alleged that he could not pay the Creditor because of an arm’s-length business loan from Offshore Lender in the millions.  The Debtor further claimed that he had collateralized his business loan with mortgages, promissory notes and U.C.C. liens, on nearly all of his property.    Through subpoenas… Continue Reading

A Diplomat & His Offshore Bank Account

Posted in Asset Search/Fraud Investigation, Money Laundering, Public Corruption, White-Collar Crime Generally

Mr. Vladimir Kuznetsov ‘s October 19, 2007 criminal judgment mentions his $73,671 fine and prison sentence of 51 months for violating 18 U.S.C. § 1956 (h), conspiracy to commit money laundering.  According to a press release, Mr. Kuznetsov had conspired with Mr. Alexander Yakovlev– a United Nations’ procurement officer who was taking bribes.  The press release… Continue Reading