Transparency International’s April 17th post “Who owns what? Trying to clean dirty money in the EU”, highlights the importance of identifying the beneficial ownership of assets. Among other things, it mentions Teodorin Nguema Obiang, who is a suspected kleptocrat. A Wall Street Journal blog post meanwhile, describes the French arrest warrant concerning Nguema. Former Turks & Caicos… Continue Reading
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Asset Search News Roundup: February 19, 2012
Posted in Asset Search News, Money Laundering, Public Corruption, Tax FraudThe Financial Action Task Force updates its standards and two politically exposed persons are criminally charged in the Turks and Caicos Islands¹: The Financial Action Task Force has revised its 40 Recommendations for fighting money laundering and terrorist financing. A February 16th press release states these revisions include “[m]ore effective international cooperation including exchange of… Continue Reading
Former Premier Misick Reportedly Subject To Worldwide Asset Freeze
Posted in Asset Forfeiture, Asset Search/Fraud Investigation, Money Laundering, Public Corruption“The Premier And The Hip-Hop Magazine” published by Forbes on March 3, 2010, observed that special prosecutor Helen Garlick had so far not filed public corruption or other charges against former Turks & Caicos Islands premier Michael Misick. The March 3rd article also pointed out that the former premier and his ex-wife U.S. actress LisaRaye… Continue Reading
Asset Search News Roundup: October 27, 2010
Posted in Asset Forfeiture, Asset Search News, Financial Institutions, Public Corruption, Tax FraudThe October 27th “Asset Search News Roundup” covers Former Premier Michael Misick and tax fraudster Erwin Mayer: At “The Actress, An Ex-Premier & Hip Hop Weekly Magazine“, I last mentioned former Turks & Caicos premier Michael Misick and his ex-wife, Lisa Raye McCoy. The September 24th Miami Herald article “British official says elections in Turks… Continue Reading
The Actress, An Ex-Premier & Hip Hop Weekly Magazine
Posted in Asset Search/Fraud Investigation, Public Corruption, White-Collar Crime GenerallyDuring his marriage to actress LisaRaye McCoy, ex-Turks and Caicos premier Michael Misick was investigated for public corruption by the Turks and Caicos Islands Commission of Inquiry. The ex-premier’s suspicious activities were believed to be so harmful, they contributed to the UK Government decision to suspend parts of the 2006 Turks Caicos Island Constitution.++ With… Continue Reading
The Former Premier’s Nexus To Hip Hop Weekly Magazine
Posted in Asset Search/Fraud Investigation, Public Corruption, The Former Premier & Hip Hop Weekly Magazine, White-Collar Crime GenerallyAt “Target Of Corruption Probe Sues Hip-Hoppers For Supposed Fraud“, I first mentioned the nexus between former Turks & Caicos premier Michael Misick and Hip Hop Weekly Magazine. The Forbes article “The Premier And The Hip-Hop Magazine” discussed the same thing and also quoted me. This article specifically examined the Former Premier’s alleged investment in… Continue Reading
New Jersey Lawsuit Involving Former Premier Misick Settles
Posted in Asset Forfeiture, Asset Search/Fraud Investigation, Money Laundering, Public Corruption, White-Collar Crime GenerallyThe Court announced yesterday that there had been a settlement in the New Jersey case involving Former Premier Michael Misick of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The settlement is mentioned at the Court’s Order of Dismissal and by the current docket report. According to various court filings, the Former Premier could have been a beneficial… Continue Reading
Lawsuit Claims Wachovia Bank Facilitated Alleged Ponzi Scheme
Posted in Asset Search/Fraud Investigation, Financial Institutions, Money Laundering, Securities FraudThe securities fraud complaint in Nesbeth v. USMIO, Docket No: 09−cv−62042−WJZ, alleges that Wachovia Bank caused damage to the supposed victims of a Ponzi scheme. This complaint, (referred to hereinafter as “the Florida Complaint“), also asserts claims against: MasterCard Worldwide, Mr. David Smith of Jamaica, Overseas Locket Corporation formed in Jamaica, Former Premier Michael Misick of… Continue Reading
Asset Search News Roundup: January 21, 2010
Posted in Asset Search News, Securities FraudFormer Turks and Caicos premier Michael Misick is the subject of today’s “Asset Search News Roundup”. The Former Premier is the ex-husband of U.S. actress and model LisaRaye McCoy and his pending New Jersey litigation is discussed at “Target Of Corruption Probe Sues Hip-Hoppers For Supposed Fraud” & “Could Former Premier Misick Face U.S. Forced… Continue Reading
Could Former Premier Misick Face U.S. Forced Collection Proceedings?
Posted in Asset Forfeiture, Asset Search/Fraud Investigation, Money Laundering, Public Corruption, White-Collar Crime GenerallyAt first glance, there was nothing unusual about the lawsuit filed in New Jersey involving Former Premier Michael Misick of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The complaint in the lawsuit executed by the Former Premier, claimed that Hip Hop Weekly Magazine founders David Mays and Raymond Scott had misappropriated the magazine’s cash. Mr. Mays and… Continue Reading
Target Of Corruption Probe Sues Hip-Hoppers For Supposed Fraud
Posted in Asset Search/Fraud Investigation, Public Corruption, White-Collar Crime GenerallyA complaint verified by Former Premier Michael Misick of the Turks and Caicos Islands, claims hip- hop pioneers David Mays and Raymond Scott breached the Z & M Media LLC operating agreement, at Exhibit “A”. The Former Premier, Mr. Mays, Mr. Scott and others, are believed to hold ownership interests in Z & M Media,… Continue Reading