Monday, August 26, 2019

BVI court freezes yacht linked with fired Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn

Japanese auto manufacturer Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. has obtained an order in the British Virgin Islands to preserve a yacht called 'Twig' that is linked with its former Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn, who is a citizen of Brazil, France, and Lebanon.

Swiss regulator issues public warning against SEK Capital SA

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority has issued a "Public Warning" against asset manager SEK Capital SA, which is operated by Kerstin Moleman, of Germany, and Simone Rastelli, of Italy.

€43M superyacht builder seeks liquidation of Cayman firm 'owned by Venezuelan narco-trafficker'

Italian luxury yacht manufacturer Azimut Bennetti SpA has applied to wind up a Cayman Islands firm allegedly owned by Venezuelan suspected narcotics trafficking-related money launderer Samark Lopez Bello regarding an alleged €500,000 debt owed on a €43 million motor yacht.

First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC: QAR200 Million Fine

Press Release by the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority regarding a fine of QAR 200 million (US$ 55 million) imposed on First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC for "obstruction of investigation into market manipulation".

Matchroom Boxing Ltd. v. Andy Ruiz, Jr. et al: Docket

Docket in Matchroom Boxing Limited, of England, owned by Barry Hearn and promoter of British boxer Anthony Joshua v. Andres Ponce Ruiz, a.k.a. Andy Ruiz, Jr., world heavyweight boxing champion, and TGB Promotions LLC at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Note: The complaint is sealed.

Deutsche Bank AG: $16 Million Penalties

Order Instituting Cease-and-Desist Proceedings, Making Findings and Imposing a Cease-and-Desist Order in the matter of Deutsche Bank AG before the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

'Remove content about Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman litigation,' requests reputation manager

Letter to the Editor from Mike Fedor, of Kurosawa Consulting, requesting the removal of six articles and documents regarding litigation involving The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman hotel and residences development in the Cayman Islands and Canadian property developer Michael Ryan.

SEK Capital SA: Public Warning

Public Warning by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority regarding SEK Capital SA, which is operated by Kerstin Moleman, a citizen of Germany, and Simone Rastelli, a citizen of Italy.

São Fernando Açúcar e Álcool Ltda et al: Chapter 15 Petition

Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in Brazil by Vinicius Alexander Oliva Sales Coutinho, as the Foreign Representative of São Fernando Açúcar e Álcool Ltda., São Fernando Energia I Ltda., São Fernando Energia II Ltda., São Marcos Energia e Participações Ltda., and São Pio Empreendimentos e Participações Ltda., at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. v. Carlos Ghosn et al: Preservation Order

Order in Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., of Japan v. Carlos Ghosn, a citizen of Brazil, France and Lebanon and a former chairman and CEO of Nissan; his wife, Carole Nahas Ghosn, and Beauty Yachts Pty Ltd., of the British Virgin Islands, as Respondents, and Virgin Islands Shipping Registry, and Hauteville Trust (BVI) Limited, as Third Parties, at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Stephen Merz v. Burford Capital Ltd. et al: Class Action Complaint

Class Action Complaint for alleged securities fraud in Stephen Merz v. Burford Capital Limited, a litigation funding company domiciled in Guernsey, based in England; Peter Middleton, Burford's Chairman during the Class Period; Christopher Bogart, Burford's CEO; Jonathan Molot, Burford's Chief Investment Officer, and Charles Parkinson, a Burford Director,  at the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

Poland: Linode LLC

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence from Linode LLC - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Poland - for a criminal investigation into an unknown subject for cryptocurrency-related fraud.

Obra Pia Ltd. et al v. Seagrape Investors LLC et al: Notice of Removal

Notice of Removal, including a copy of the complaint regarding "an uncompleted, in-progress development of a luxury resort in the city of Cartagena, Colombia", in Obra Pia Ltd., of the British Virgin Islands; Obra Pia (US) Feeder LP, of the British Virgin Islands; Kaleil Isaza Tuzman, of New York, and KIT Capital Ltd., of Dubai v. Seagrape Investors LLC, of Boca Raton, Florida, and Edward V. Mullen, of Florida, at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Daniel Hall et al v. Harry Sargeant III: Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment

Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment in Daniel Hall, of England; Burford Capital LLC, of Delaware, and Dundrod Investments Ltd., of Guernsey v. Harry Sargeant III at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Wembley Ltd. et al v. Webster Bank et al: Discovery Application

Application by Nicholas Carter, as Receiver for Sutton Ltd. and Wembley Ltd., both of the British Virgin Islands, to take discovery from Webster Bank NA and Elizabeth Wyckoff, for use in legal proceedings in the British Virgin Islands involving The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company (Bahamas) Limited, as Trustee of the Southampton Trust, Portsmouth Trust, and Battersea Trust, filed at the U. S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.

ICO Rating: Sanctions Order

Order Instituting Cease-and-Desist Proceedings, Making Findings and Imposing Cease-and-Desist Order regarding Initial Coin Offerings in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. ICO Rating, of Russia.

Priscilla Doe v. Jeffrey Epstein Estate et al: Complaint

Complaint, including an "Asset Summary" for Jeffrey Epstein, in Priscilla Doe v. Darren K. Indyke and Richard D. Kahn, as Joint Personal Representatives of The Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein;, of the U. S. Virgin Islands Nine East 71st Street Corporation, of New York, NY; Financial Trust Company Inc., of the U. S. Virgin Islands; NES LLC, of New York; The Florida Science Foundation Inc., of West Palm Beach, Florida; Maple Inc., of the U. S. Virgin Islands; LSJ LLC, of Delaware; HBRK Associates Inc., of New York, NY, and JEGE Inc., of Florida, at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Lisa Doe v. Jeffrey Epstein Estate et al: Complaint

Complaint, including an "Asset Summary" for Jeffrey Epstein, in Lisa Doe v. Darren K. Indyke and Richard D. Kahn, as Joint Personal Representatives of The Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein;, of the U. S. Virgin Islands Nine East 71st Street Corporation, of New York, NY; Financial Trust Company Inc., of the U. S. Virgin Islands; NES LLC, of New York; The Florida Science Foundation Inc., of West Palm Beach, Florida; Maple Inc., of the U. S. Virgin Islands; LSJ LLC, of Delaware; HBRK Associates Inc., of New York, NY, and JEGE Inc., of Florida, at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Katlyn Doe v. Jeffrey Epstein Estate et al: Complaint

Complaint, including an "Asset Summary" for Jeffrey Epstein, in Katlyn Doe v. Darren K. Indyke and Richard D. Kahn, as Joint Personal Representatives of The Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein;, of the U. S. Virgin Islands Nine East 71st Street Corporation, of New York, NY; Financial Trust Company Inc., of the U. S. Virgin Islands; NES LLC, of New York; The Florida Science Foundation Inc., of West Palm Beach, Florida; Maple Inc., of the U. S. Virgin Islands; LSJ LLC, of Delaware; HBRK Associates Inc., of New York, NY, and JEGE Inc., of Florida, at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Daniel Hall et al v. Harry Sargeant III: Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment

Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment in Daniel Hall, of England; Burford Capital LLC, of Delaware, and Dundrod Investments Ltd., of Guernsey v. Harry Sargeant III at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Azimut Bennetti SpA v. Nautical Corp: Winding Up Petition

Winding Up Petition in Azimut Bennetti SpA, of Italy v. Nautical Corp, whose beneficial owner is identified as Samark Jose Lopez Bello, a Venezuelan who was "designated by the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control as a Specially Designated Narcotics Trafficker", at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

Richard Targett-Adams: Findings & Sanctions

Order Instituting Administrative Proceedings, Making Findings, & Imposing Remedial Sanctions in the Matter of Richard Targett-Adams, a resident of France, regarding Wintercap SA, of Switzerland, before the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Rajindersingh Borthosow: Public Notice of Cancellation of Disqualification

Public Notice by the Mauritius Financial Services Commission regarding the cancellation of the disqualification of Rajindersingh Borthosow.

Wembley Ltd. et al v. Citi Private Bank: Discovery Application

Application by Nicholas Carter, as Receiver for Sutton Ltd. and Wembley Ltd., to take discovery from Citi Private Bank, of New York, NY, for use in legal proceedings in the British Virgin Islands involving The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company (Bahamas) Limited, as Trustee of the Southampton Trust, Portsmouth Trust, and Battersea Trust, filed at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Maxcom USA Telecom Inc.: Chapter 11 Petition

Chapter 11 Petition by Maxcom USA Telecom Inc., of White Plains, NY, and Maxcom Telecomunicaciones, S.A.B. de C.V., of Mexico, at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

Trident Trust Company (BVI) Ltd. v. Frederick Woodbridge, Jr., PA: Complaint

Complaint in Trident Trust Company (BVI) Ltd., of the British Virgin Islands v. Frederick Woodbridge, Jr., PA, a law firm based in Miami, Florida, at the Circuit Court for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida

Sinotech Power International Ltd.: Restoration Application

Originating Application in the matter of Sinotech Power International Limited at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

MKM Longboat Multi-Strategy Fund Ltd.: Petition

Petition in the matter of MKM Longboat Multi-Strategy Fund Limited (Dissolved) at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

Dwayne Seymour v. Sandra Hill: Libel Complaint

Writ of Summons in Dwayne Seymour v. Sandra Hill at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

Lorenz Erne: Insider Trading Penalty

Findings and Sanctions regarding insider trading in the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Lorenz Erne, of Switzerland.

Banc De Binary Ltd.: Settlement

Announcement by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission of a settlement with Banc De Binary Ltd.

Fidelity Bank (Cayman) Ltd. v. Terry Ballard, Jr.: Writ of Summons

Writ of Summons in Fidelity Bank (Cayman) Limited v. Terry Michael Ballard, Jr. at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

Fidelity Bank (Cayman) Ltd. v. Lizzanna Svendsen: Writ of Summons

Writ of Summons in Fidelity Bank (Cayman) Limited v. Lizzanna Roshalla Svendsen at the  Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

Palladian Partners LP et al v. Argentina et al: Complaint

Claim Form and Particulars of Claim for €384 million in Palladian Partners LP, of the Cayman Islands; HBK Master Fund LP, of the Cayman Islands, and Hirsh Group LLC, of New York, NY v. The Republic of Argentina and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee, at the High Court of Justice, in London, England.

Cayman Islands Civil Service Association Co-operative Credit Union Ltd. v. Patrick Smith et al: Originating Summons

Originating Summons in The Cayman Islands Civil Service Association Co-operative Credit Union Limited v. Patrick George Smith, Gregory Antonio Smith, and Patrick George Smith, Jr. at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

RAK Investment Authority v. Apple Inc.: Discovery Application

Application by Ras Al Khamah Investment Authority, of the United Arab Emirates to take discovery from Apple Inc. for use in legal proceedings involving Farhad Azima in England, filed at the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

Vivianne Nigri v. BVI Registrar of Corporate Affairs: Restoration Order

Order regarding Woitch Inc. in Vivianne Wojdyslawski Nigri v. The Registrar of Corporate Affairs at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Andrew Green v. Betfred Gibraltar Ltd.: Plaintiff's Reply

Plaintiff's Reply in Andrew Green v. Petfre (Gibraltar) Ltd., d.b.a. Betfred, at the High Court of Justice for England and Wales.

Anibal Machado Paiao et al v. BVI Financial Services Commission et al: Order

Order regarding Castaway Trading SA in Anibal Machado Paiao and João Gonçalves Vieira v. The Financial Services Commission and Registrar of Corporate Affairs at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Northern and Western Insurance Company Ltd. v. BSG Valentine: Defense & Counterclaim

Defense & Counterclaim in Northern and Western Insurance Company Limited (in Liquidation), of Nevis, by its Joint Liquidators, Keiran Hutchison, and Roy Bailey, of the British Virgin Islands v. BSG Valentine, an accounting firm in London, at the High Court of Justice in England and Wales.

Gazprombank OJSC v. Estabol Ltd. et al: Transfer Order

Order transferring case from the Civil Court to the Commercial Court in Gazprombank OJSC v. Vladimir Denisenko, Estabol Limited, and The Registrar of Corporate Affairs at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Banco Popular de Puerto Rico v. Oren Mills: Judgment on Admission

Judgment on Admission in Banco Popular de Puerto Rico v. Oren Mills at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Elizabeth Beach Resort Ltd. v. KAD Pool Services Ltd.: Default Judgment

Judgment in Default in Elizabeth Beach Resort Limited v. KAD Pool Services Limited at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Claes Magnusson et al v. Registrar of Corporate Affairs et al: Order

Order regarding Baron Bray Inc. in Claes Stefan Gustaf Magnusson and Eva Agneta Magnusson v. The Registrar of Corporate Affairs and Financial Secretary at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Banco Popular de Puerto Rico v. Dianje Browne: Judgment

Judgment in Banco Popular de Puerto Rico v. Dianje N. A. Browne at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

USA v. Valentine Iro et al: Criminal Indictment

Indictment for alleged fraud and money laundering against mostly citizens of Nigeria in USA v. Valentine Iro, Chukwudi Christogunus Igbokwe, Jerry Elo Ikogho, Izuchukwu Kingsley Umejesi, Adegoke Moses Ogungbe, Albert Lewis Cathey, Tityaye Marina Mansbangura, Chukwudi Collins Ajaeze, Ekene Augustine Ekechukwu, Chuks Eroha, Collins Nnaemeka Ojimba, Uchenna Ochiagha, Nnamdi Theojoseph Duro, Ericson Uche Oforka, Mark Ifeanyi Chukwuocha, Augustine Nnamdi, Chiemezie Christopher Chilaka, Charles Ohajimkpo, Stanley Ugochukwu Uche, Chika Augustine Odionyenma, Paschal Chima Ogbonna, Samuel Nnamdi Onwuasoanya, Macwilliam Chinonso Chukwuocha, Emmanuel Onyeka Uzoka, Joshua Aniefiok Awak, George Ugochukwu Egwumba, Uchechukwu Solomon Ezirim, Augustine Ifeanyi Okafor, Leslie N MBA, Ogochukwu Innocent Ikewesi, Emmanuel Uzoma Ogandu, Amarachukwu Harley Anyanwu, Bright Ifeanyi Azubuike, Emeka Moses Nwachukwu, Chinwendu Kenneth Osuji, Eusebius Ugochukwu Onyeka, Chidi Anunobi, Anthony Nwabunwanne Okolo, Obinna Christian Onuwa, Chijioke Chukwuma Isamade, Linus Nnamdi Mudufor, Chrysaugonus Nnebedum, Ugochukwu Okereke, Fiedel Leon Odimara, Kingsley Chinedu Onudorogu, Dessi Nzenwah, Chimaroke Obasi, James Chigozie Agube, Chimaobi Uzozie Okorie, Ogochukwu Ohiri, Kennedy Chibueze Ugwu, Ifeanyichukwu Oluwadamilare Agwuegbo, Victor Ifeanyi Chukwu, Chidi Emmanuel Megwa, Princewill Arinze Duru, Desmond Iwu, Onyeka Vincent Chika, Ifeanyi Kingsley Mezienwa, Victor Uchenna Aguh, Kevin Amarachi Eshimbu, Vitalis Kelechi Anozie, Williams Obiora Agunwa, George Chimezie Dike, Munachiso Kyrian Ukachukwu, Nwannebuike Osmund, Chidiebere Franklin Nwangwu, Damian Uchechukwu Ajah, Emeka P Ejiofor, Lawrence Chukwuma Ubasineke, Chinedu Bright Ibeto, Valentine Amarachi Nwanegwo, Emmanuel Chidiebere Dike, Jeremiah Utieyin Eki, Chinaka Davidson Iwuoha, Chima Darlington Duru, Ikenna Christian Ihejiureme, and Obi Onyedika Madekwe at the U. S. District Court for the Central District of California.

Kevin Ledgerwood et al v. BVI Registrar of Corporate Affairs: Restoration Application

Fixed Date Claim Form regarding Baja Sun Foundation Limited in Kevin Ledgerwood and Cary W. Buller, both of San Diego, California v. The Registrar of Corporate Affairs at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

FirstCaribbean International Bank (Cayman) Ltd. v. Janet Williams et al: Fixed Date Claim Form

Fixed Date Claim Form in FirstCaribbean International Bank (Cayman) Limited v. Janet Williams and Kelvin Mooleanar at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Vivianne Nigri v. BVI Registrar of Corporate Affairs: Restoration Application

Fixed Date Claim Form regarding Woitch Inc. in Vivianne Wojdyslawski Nigri, of Brazil v. The Registrar of Corporate Affairs at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Banco Popular de Puerto Rico v. Leoh Group Ltd. et al: Claim Form

Claim Form in Banco Popular de Puerto Rico v. Leoh Group Ltd. and Anthony Curtis Hill, Jr. at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Avonice Pemberton v. Carly Chalwell et al: Fixed Date Claim Form

Fixed Date Claim Form in Avonice Pemberton v. Carly Chalwell, Karem Caines, and Jeromy Cuffy at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Andrew Green v. Betfred Gibraltar: Defense

Defense in Andrew Green v. Petfre (Gibraltar) Ltd., d.b.a. Betfred, at the High Court of Justice for England and Wales.

Claes Magnusson et al v. BVI Registrar of Corporate Affairs et al: Restoration Application

Fixed Date Claim Form regarding Baron Bray Inc. in Claes Stefan Gustaf Magnusson and Eva Agneta Magnusson, both of Sweden v. The Registrar of Corporate Affairs and The Financial Secretary at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Elizabeth Beach Resort Ltd. v. KAD Pool Services Ltd.: Claim Form

Claim Form in Elizabeth Beach Resort Limited v. KAD Pool Services Limited at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Novoship (UK) Ltd. et al v. Burford Capital (UK) Ltd. et al: Defense & Counterclaim

Defense and Counterclaim of Burford Capital (UK) Limited and Daniel James Hall in Maroil Trading Inc. and Sea Pioneer Shipping Corporation, as Claimants, v. Cally Shipholdings Inc., Vital Shipping Corporation, Dainford Navigation Inc., Tamara Shipholdings SA, Tuscany Maritime SA, and Novoship (UK) Ltd., as Defendants, and Burford Capital (UK) Ltd. and Daniel James Hall, as Third Parties, at the High Court of Justice for England and Wales.

Novoship (UK) Ltd. et al v. Burford Capital (UK) Ltd. et al: Amended Claim Form

Amended Claim Form in Maroil Trading Inc. and Sea Pioneer Shipping Corporation, both of Panama v. Cally Shipholdings Inc., of Liberia; Vital Shipping Corporation, of Liberia; Dainford Navigation Inc., of Liberia; Tamara Shipholdings SA, of Liberia; Tuscany Maritime SA, of Liberia; and Novoship (UK) Ltd., of England, and Cally Shipholdings Inc., Vital Shipping Corporation, Dainford Navigation Inc., Tamara Shipholdings SA, Tuscany Maritime SA,  and Novoship (UK) Ltd. v. Burford Capital (UK) Ltd. and Daniel James Hall, both of England, at the High Court of Justice for England and Wales

Andrew Green v. Betfred Gibraltar: Complaint

Claim Form and Particulars of Claim for £1.7 million in Andrew Green v. Petfre (Gibraltar) Ltd., d.b.a. Betfred, described as "a provider of casino, bookmaking and betting facilities", at the High Court of Justice for England and Wales.

Northern and Western Insurance Company Ltd. v. BSG Valentine: Complaint

Claim Form and Particulars of Claim for breach of contract, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and dishonest assistance in Northern and Western Insurance Company Limited (in Liquidation), of Nevis, represented by its Joint Liquidators, Keiran Hutchison and Roy Bailey, of the British Virgin Islands v. BSG Valentine, an accounting firm in London, at the High Court of Justice for England and Wales.

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