Alpmann AG: Public Warning (Switzerland)
Public Warning by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority that Alpmann AG “is suspected of conducting unauthorised activities in the financial market”.
Serbia: Miloš Pavlović et al (‘Fraud’)
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from T.D. Bank, N.A. regarding any business records involving Montachem International, Inc. - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Serbia - for a criminal investigation into Miloš Pavlović and his firm Foxprom d.o.o. Beograd for suspected fraud.
Serbia: Radisav Radović et al (‘Drugs Trafficking’)
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from First Citizens Bank and Trust Co. and PNC Bank, N.A. - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Serbia - for a criminal investigation into "Radisav Radović and others for drug trafficking offenses" involving "South America, Aruba, Greece, Western Europe and Serbia".
Core Compass Ltd. v. EDYL Management LLC et al: Discovery Application (Serbia)
Application by Core Compass Limited to take discovery from EDYL Management LLC and Paul Lyden for use in legal proceedings in Serbia against Boom Financial Management d.o.o., filed at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.
Blockster Holdings Ltd.: Directors & Shareholders
Report identifying directors and shareholders of Blockster Holdings Limited, obtained from Companies House Gibraltar on October 2nd, 2022.
Core Compass Ltd. v. Evolve Bank & Trust: Discovery Application (Serbia)
Application by Core Compass Limited, described as "a Hong Kong-registered company that provides payment consulting services to internet businesses", to take discovery from Evolve Bank & Trust for use in legal proceedings in Serbia alleging misappropriation by Boom Financial Management d.o.o., filed at the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.
Red Black Tree DOO v. Hotel Credits Inc. et al: Complaint ($15M)
Complaint for "in excess of $15M" alleging breach of contract and fraudulent transfer in Red Black Tree D.O.O., of Serbia, which "provides software development services to clients around the world" v. Hotel Credits Inc., formerly known as Porter and Sail, Inc., of Delaware, and Deepak Shrivastava, believed to reside in Torrance, California, at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Celsius Network LLC et al: Chapter 11 Petition
Chapter 11 Petition by Celsius Network LLC, Celsius Network Inc., Celsius Network Limited, Celsius KeyFi LLC, Celsius Mining LLC, Celsius Networks Lending LLC, Celsius Lending LLC, and Celsius US Holding LLC, collectively "one of the largest and most sophisticated cryptocurrency based finance platforms in the world and provide financial services to institutional, corporate, and retail clients across more than 100 countries", at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
USA v. $34M In Names of Falcon Strategic Solutions et al: Forfeiture Complaint (‘Arms Trading’)
Forfeiture Complaint that "arises out of an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations of the use of United States correspondent accounts to transfer funds through a network that circumvented U.S. sanctions" involving "three arms-trading companies, Partizan Tech DOO, Tehnoglobal Systems DOO Beograd, and Grawit Limited", which are domiciled in Serbia and Cyprus, in USA v. $34 million in the names of Falcon Strategic Solutions, Finrost Limited, and Vectura Trans at the U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Insignia Cards Ltd.: €142K Fine
Public Notice by the Malta Financial Services Authority that it has imposed a fine of €142,000 and other penalties on Insignia Cards Limited for regulatory breaches.
USA v. Vladimir Mrvic: Complaint
Complaint "to collect his unpaid federal penalty assessments and interest related to his financial interests in foreign bank accounts" in USA v. Vladimir Mrvic, described as "a dual citizen of the United States and Serbia", at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Atlas Capital Financial Services Ltd.: €160K Fine
Public Notice by the Cyprus Securities Exchange Commission that it has imposed a fine of €160,000 on Atlas Capital Financial Services Ltd. for regulatory breaches. Editor's Note: Research by OffshoreAlert at the Cyprus Registrar of Companies showed that Atlas Capital Financial Services Ltd. was incorporated in Cyprus on December 6th, 2007, is in the process of being struck off, to which an objection has been made and that its directors are Aleksandar Krtinic, of Serbia; Ljiljana Dragicevic, of Montenegro; Petar Gazivoda, of Cyprus; Dusko Knezevic, a citizen of Montenegro, and Zinon Ypsaridis.
Petar Gazivoda et al: Disqualifications
Public Notice by the Cyprus Securities Exchange Commission that it has temporarily disqualified Petar Gazivoda, of Cyprus; Dusko Knezevic, of Montenegro; Aleksandar Krtinic, of Serbia, and Ljiljana Dragicevic, of Montenegro, "from exercising professional activity related to the financial sector" for conduct regarding Cyprus-based investment firm Atlas Capital Financial Services Ltd.
Meridian Gaming Ltd.: €89K Fine
Public Notice by Malta's Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit that it has imposed a fine of €88,937 fine on Meridian Gaming Limited for regulatory breaches. Editor's Note: Research by OffshoreAlert in the Malta Business Registry showed that Meridian Gaming Limited was incorporated in Malta on May 9th, 2007, its sole director is Zoran Milosevic, of Serbia, previous directors include Anthony Axisa, who resigned effective September 15th, 2020, and Andjelina Rajacic, who resigned effective March 13th, 2019, and its shareholders are Aleksandr Milovanovic, of Serbia, and Meridian Gaming Holdings Ltd., the latter of which was incorporated in Malta on May 16th, 2016 and whose directors are Zoran Milosevic and Snezana Bozovic, of Serbia, and shareholders are Meridian Tech d.o.o., of Serbia; Zoran Milosevic, Snezana Bozovic, and Aleksandr Milovanovic.
OKCoin Europe Ltd.: ‘No New Business’ Directive
Public Notice by the Malta Financial Services Authority that it has issued a Directive against "virtual financial assets" firm OKCoin Europe Ltd. to "cease the on-boarding of new clients with immediate effect".
SEC v. Kristijan Krstic et al: Complaint
Complaint alleging securities fraud based around cryptocurrency in U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Kristijan Krstic, a.k.a. Felix Logan, described as "a Serbian-Australian national who was domiciled in the Philippines"; John DeMarr, and Robin Enos at the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Insignia Cards Ltd.: €373K Fine
Public Notice by the Malta Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit that it has imposed a fine of €373.670 on Insignia Cards Limited for regulatory breaches. Editor's Note: Research by OffshoreAlert in the Malta Business Registry showed that Insignia Cards Limited was incorporated on November 17th, 2011, its sole director is George Kesidy, a citizen of the United Kingdom, with an address in London, England; previous directors include Joseph Zammit Tabona and Charles Rapa, citizens of Malta who both resigned effective July 31st, 2020, and its shareholders are George Kesidy and Insignia Malta Holding Limited, which was incorporated in Malta on November 17th, 2011, whose directors are George Kesidy and Nada Tucakov, a citizen of Serbia with an address in London, England, and whose shareholders are George Kesidy and Insignia International Limited, which, according to the Cyprus Registrar of Companies, was incorporated in Cyprus on November 11th, 2011 and whose sole director is Irodotos Kasapis. The Malta Business Registry shows that PricewaterhouseCoopers resigned as auditor of Insignia Cards Limited effective October 28th, 2020.
USA v. Dusko Bruer: Plea Agreement & Factual Proffer
Plea Agreement and Factual Proffer for tax evasion and failure to report foreign bank accounts in Croatia, Germany, Serbia, and Switzerland in USA v. Dusko Bruer, described as "a Croatian national and naturalized citizen of the United States", at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Zelezara Smedervo d.o.o.: Chapter 15 Petition
Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in Serbia by the Serbian Bankruptcy Supervision Agency, as the Foreign Representative of Zelezara Smedervo d.o.o., at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
HPK Management et al v. Serbia et al: Petition
Petition to Confirm and Enforce Foreign Arbitral Award in HPK Management d.o.o., of Serbia, and HPK Engineering B.V., of the Netherlands, v. The Republic of Serbia and Zelezara Smederevo d.o.o. at the U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
SEC v. Caledonian Bank Ltd. et al: Motion for Default Motion
Motion for Default Judgment against Clear Water Securities, Inc. and Legacy Global Markets S.A. in U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Caledonian Bank Ltd., Caledonian Securities Ltd., Verdmont Capital S.A., Clear Water Securities, Inc. and Legacy Global Markets S.A. at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
US indicts 7 for alleged $20 m fraud involving Bermuda ‘reinsurer’
Seven people have been criminally indicted in the United States for an alleged securities fraud involving purported reinsurer Gerova Financial Group - a former Cayman Islands firm that moved to Bermuda - that brought them nearly $20 million in profits.
SEC v. Jason W. Galanis et al: Complaint
Complaint alleging fraud regarding Bermuda-based Gerova Financial Group, Ltd. in U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC v. Jason W. Galanis, John P. Galanis, Jared M. Galanis, Derek M. Galanis, Gary T. Hirst, and Gavin L. Hamels at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
USA v. Jason Galanis et al: Criminal Indictment
Criminal Indictment regarding Bermuda-based Gerova Financial Group, Ltd. in USA v. Jason Galanis, John Galanis, Jared Galanis, Gary Hirst, Derek Galanis, Ymer Shahini, and Gavin Hamels at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Cayman-based Caledonian Bank & offshore brokers sued by SEC for ‘$75 m stock scam’
Cayman Islands-based Caledonian Bank and Caledonian Securities are being sued by the SEC in the United States for allegedly participating in a $75 million penny stock scam with broker-dealers in Panama and Belize.
SEC v. Caledonian Bank Ltd. et al: Complaint
Complaint in U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Caledonian Bank Ltd., Caledonian Securities Ltd., Verdmont Capital, S.A., Clear Water Securities, Inc. and Legacy Global Markets S.A. at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Mirko Latinovic et al v. Trident Trust Company (B.V.I.) Ltd.: Order
Order in Mirko Latinovic, Olgica Latinovic, and Maja Latinovic v. Trident Trust Company (B.V.I.) Limited at the British Virgin Islands High Court.
Artemis Trustees Limited et al v. KBC Partners L.P. et al: Judgment
Judgment in Artemis Trustees Limited, as Trustee of the New Horizon Trust, as Trustee of the Gatito Ventures Trust, as Trustee of the Bailey Tree Trust, and as Trustee of the Arcturus Trust; Vladimir Ashurov, and Milica Rakovic v. KBC Partners L.P., SCI Partners L.P., Salford Capital Partners Inc., Eugene Jaffe, and Giorgi Bedineishvili at the British Virgin Islands High Court.
Value Discovery Partners LP v. New World Value Fund Limited et al: Fixed Date Claim Form
Fixed Date Claim Form in Kenneth Krys and John Greenwood, as Joint Liquidators of Value Discovery Partners LP v. New World Value Fund Limited, KBC Partners LP, SCI Partners LP, and Salford Capital Partners Inc. at the British Virgin Islands High Court.
Artemis Trustees Limited et al v. KBC Partners LP et al: Fixed Date Claim Form
Fixed Date Claim Form in Artemis Trustees Limited, as Trustees of The New Horizon Trust, The Gatito Ventures Trust, The Bailey Tree Trust, and The Arcturus Trust; Vladimir Ashurov, and Milica Rakovic v. KBC Partners LP, SCI Partners LP, Salford Capital Partners Inc., Eugene Jaffe, and Giorgi Bedineishvili at the British Virgin Islands High Court.
Guardian Fiduciary Trust Ltd. v. Stopanska Banka AD – Skopje: Complaint
Complaint in Guardian Fiduciary Trust Limited, formerly Capital Conservator Savings & Loan Limited, v. Stopanska Banka AD - Skopje at New York State Supreme Court.
Romania: Dacian Bracelets
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Romania - for a criminal investigation into 39 individuals in connection with the theft of gold coins and spiral-chaped Dacian bracelets.
Insider Talking: March 24, 2011
Alleged fraudster Michael Guard rises to the top at dubious Capital Conservator Group; The sordid tale of disbarred Bahamas attorney Jan Ward; Arnold Forbes claims he intends to sue Canadian broadcaster CTV for implicating him in an alleged investment fraud; Stanford University Professor Dr. Thomas Kenney accepts advisory role with dubious offshore investment firm Cedrus Investments; and Cayman Islands-domiciled Alacrity Capital Offshore Fund and related parties are sued in a dispute over administrative fees.
UK seeks information about Florida-domiciled First Star International for tax evasion investigation into British soccer bosses
The United Kingdom has requested evidence in Florida for a criminal investigation into alleged tax evasion by well known soccer boss Harry Redknapp and two others while working for Portsmouth Football Club.Details are contained in an application for the appointment
Stanford International Bank: Accounts by Jurisdiction
A breakdown by jurisdiction and amounts of accounts held at Stanford International Bank.
United Kingdom: Harry Redknapp et al
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in the United Kingdom into Henry James Redknapp, a.k.a. Harry Redknapp; Peter Storrie and Milan Mandaric for alleged tax evasion regarding Portsmouth Football Club.
Ukraine: Bonis Logistics Inc.
Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged customs fraud involving Bonis Logistics Inc.
Italy: Anemolo-Cellamare Family et al
Case 1:04mc234 - Request from Italy for Judicial Assistance in Criminal Matters in the Matter of Anemolo-Cellamare, et al - U. S. District Court for the District of Delaware - December 30, 2004