Monday, July 8, 2019

UK businessman with sprawling offshore group wanted for fraud in Bermuda

An Interpol Red Notice has been issued against U.K. national Ramesh Dusoruth, who evidently fled Bermuda after being criminally charged with swindling "several million dollars" from investors in his offshore finance group, which has included companies in Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Channel Islands, Cyprus, Malta, Netherlands, England, and possibly the British Virgin Islands.

US lawyers & accountants sued over 'illegal and abusive' offshore tax scheme

A class action complaint has been filed in the United States against professional advisers in Arizona, Florida, and New York, captive insurers in Saint Kitts and Nevis, and others for allegedly designing and promoting "illegal and abusive tax shelters" into which "premiums" totaling tens of millions of dollars were paid.

Cayman cryptocurrency fund Invictus Hyperion sues over 'pump and dump' ICO

Cayman Islands-domiciled "tokenized venture capital fund" Invictus Hyperion claims to be a victim of a U.S.-based "pump and dump" securities fraud after it invested $250,000 in an Initial Coin Offering for a digital token whose price "plummeted by more than 90 percent" within a month.

Kijani Gibraltar liquidators to sue NatWest Bank for 'dishonest assistance' to $82M fraud

The liquidators of Gibraltar-domiciled Kijani Resources Ltd. and Ratio Ltd. intend to sue NatWest Bank for "dishonest assistance" to an $82 million fraudulent scheme headed by Irishman Richard Fagan that collapsed in 2015 after being exposed by OffshoreAlert.

WJ Holding Ltd. v. Transdniestrian Moldavian Republic et al: Petition

Petition to Recognize and Enforce A Foreign Arbitration Award in WJ Holding Limited, of Cyprus v. Transdniestrian Moldavian Republic, Transnistrian Republican Bank, and CJSC Transnistrian Sberbank at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Fednav International Ltd. v. Alpine Worldwide Ltd.: Complaint

Complaint in Admiralty in Fednav International Ltd., of Barbados v. Alpine Worldwide Ltd., of the British Virgin Islands, at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Benyamin Avrahim et al v. Clark & Gentry et al: Class Action Complaint

Complaint alleging fraud regarding "illegal and abusive tax shelters" involving offshore captive insurers in the Caribbean in Feedback Insurance Company, Ltd., of Saint Kitts and Nevis; Benyamin Avrahami, Orna Avrahami, BYS Company, ACC, Chandler One, LLC, Junction Development, LLC, O & E Corporation, White Mountain Equities, LLC, and White Knight Investment, ACC, all of Arizona v. Celia Clark, of New York; Clark & Gentry, PLLC, of New York; John Garcia, of New York, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Craig McEntee; McEntee & Associates PC, of New York; Neil Hiller, of Arizona; Fennemore Craig, PC, of Arizona; Allen Rosenbach, of Florida; ACR Solutions Group, of Florida; RMS Solutions, Inc., of Illinois; Heritor Management, Ltd., of Saint Kitts and Nevis; and Pan American Reinsurance Company, Ltd., of Saint Kitts and Nevis, at the U. S. District Court for the District of Arizona.

Alpha Capital Anstalt v. ShiftPixy Inc.: Show Cause Motion

Motion for Order to Show Cause in Alpha Capital Anstalt, of Liechtenstein v. ShiftPixy Inc., domiciled in Wyoming, based in California, whose shares are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market, at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Alpha Capital Anstalt v. ShiftPixy Inc.: Complaint

Complaint in Alpha Capital Anstalt, of Liechtenstein v. ShiftPixy Inc., domiciled in Wyoming, based in California, whose shares are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market, at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Freedom Unlimited: Admiralty Complaint

Complaint for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability in the matter of Freedom Unlimited, of the Cayman Islands, owner of the M/Y Freedom, allegedly valued at $29 million, at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Cayman Islands Development Bank v. Fame Varona et al: Writ of Summons(1)

Writ of Summons in Cayman Islands Development Bank v. Fame Varona, Karyll Shakir Iton, and Dianne Varona at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

Silver Thatch Holdings Ltd. v. John Sutlic: Writ of Summons

Writ of Summons in Silver Thatch Holdings Ltd. v. Ivan John Sutlic at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

Energy Innovation Group, Ltd.: Chapter 15 Petition

Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in South Korea by Min Hee Jeong, as the Foreign Representative of Energy Innovation Group, Ltd., at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California.

Porcão Licenciamentos e Participacões SA et al: Chapter 15 Petition

Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding in Brazil by Renan Miguel Saad, as the Foreign Representative of Porcão Licenciamentos e Participacões SA and Brasil Foodservice Manager SA, at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

Alpha Capital Anstalt v. Moocho Inc.: Summary Judgment Opposition

Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment In Lieu of Complaint regarding an alleged unpaid $500,000 loan in Alpha Capital Anstalt, of Liechtenstein v. Moocho Inc., domiciled in Delaware, based in Miami, at the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York.

CRG Partners III LP et al v. Fred Krieger: Notice of Removal

Notice of Removal, including a copy of the complaint alleging fraud, in CRG Partners III LP, of Delaware; CRG Partners III - Parallel Fund 'A' LP, of Delaware; CRG Partners III - Parallel Fund 'B' (Cayman) LP, of the Cayman Islands; CRG Partners III (Cayman) LP, of the Cayman Islands; CRG Servicing LLC, of Delaware; CRG Partners III (Cayman) LEV AIV I LP, of the Cayman Islands, and CRG Partners III (Cayman) UNLEV AIV I LP, of the Cayman Islands v. Fred C. Krieger, of Florida, at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

US VC Partners GP LLC et al v. U.S. Department of the Treasury et al: Complaint

Complaint alleging "warrantless seizure and ongoing interference with property interests of United States citizens by the Government through the operation of economic sanctions programs directed at foreign nationals" regarding Ukraine-born Russian businessman Viktor Vekselberg in Israeli VC Partners Ltd., of the Cayman Islands; Israeli VC Partners Management, LLC, US VC Partners GP LLC, US VC Partners Management, LLC, CN Odyssey GP LLC, CN MapAnything GP LLC, Sparrow Capital Holdings LLC, Audubon Loan Funding GP LLC, and CN Partners LLC, all of Delaware, and Andrew Intrater, of New York, v. United States Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Steven Mnuchin, in his official capacity as the Secretary of the United States Department of the Treasury, and Andrea Gacki, in her official capacity as the Director of the United States Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control, at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Michael T. Robson v. Duckpond Ltd. et al: Complaint

Complaint in Michael T. Robson, as Trustee of The Michael T. Robson Revocable Trust v. Duckpond Ltd., of Cyprus; Tharros Emporium Ltd., of Cyprus, and ICC Global Investments Ltd., of Anguilla, at the U. S District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.

Invictus Hyperion v. Menlo One et al: Complaint

Complaint alleging fraud regarding the MET/One digital tokens in Invictus Hyperion, of the Cayman Islands v. Menlo, Inc., d.b.a. Menlo One, of Delaware; Menlo Corp., of the Cayman Islands; Matthew Nolan, of New York; Tiaan Wolmarans, of South Africa; David Dawson, of New York; Marcie Grambeau, of New York, and Jake Baval, of New York, at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Dorsey Ventures Ltd. v. Athene (Xiang) Li: Stop Notice re. Shares in XiO GP Ltd.

Stop Notice by Dorsey Ventures Limited regarding shares in XiO GP Limited owned by Athene (Xiang) Li, filed at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

GCL Capital Management Co. Ltd. v. Shenjun Wu: Stop Notice re. Shares in Goldensand Capital Ltd.

Stop Notice by GCL Capital Management Co. Ltd., of China, regarding shares in Goldensand Capital Ltd., formerly known as GSR Capital Ltd., owned by Shenjun Wu, a.k.a. Sonny Wu, filed at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

GCL Capital Management Co. Ltd. v. Shenjun Wu: Stop Notice re. Shares in GSR Capital Joy Corporation

Stop Notice by GCL Capital Management Co. Ltd., of China, regarding shares in GSR Capital Joy Corporation owned by Shenjun Wu, a.k.a. Sonny Wu, filed at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

White Sands Investments: Restoration Application

Originating Application in the matter of White Sands Investments at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

Yarhi Foundation v. Laura Santana Chacon: Discovery Application

Application by Yarhi Foundation, of Panama, to take discovery from Laura R. Santana Chacon for use in legal proceedings in Spain alleging fraud and forgery in a real estate transaction against Laura Santana Chacon, a citizen of the United States; Francisco Antonio Giro Camacho, of Marbella, Spain; Ignacio Rama Villar, of Gerona, Spain; Salvador Farres Ripoll, of Barcelona, Spain; Tamara Church, a citizen of the United Kingdom, possibly residing in Costa Rica; Ragol Inversiones SL, of Spain; Noraland SL, of Spain, and Paragon Costa del Sol SL, of Spain, filed at the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

Jayhawk Capital Management LLC et al v. Global Cord Blood Corporation et al: Originating Summons

Originating Summons in Jayhawk Capital Management LLC, JHMS Fund LLC, and Kent C. McCarthy, all of Kansas, v. Global Cord Blood Corporation, a Cayman Islands company based in Hong Kong whose shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange; Mark D. Chen, of New York; Jennifer Weng, of New York, and Ken Lu, of Hong Kong, at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

Oriental DreamWorks Holding Ltd.: Restoration Application

Originating Application in the matter of Oriental Dreamworks Holding Limited, which is based in China, at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

Joy Life Investment Ltd.: Restoration Application

Originating Application in the matter of Joy Life Investment Limited at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

Joyetech International Investment Co. Ltd.: Restoration Application

Originating Application in the matter of Joyetech International Investment Co. Ltd. at the  Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

Dadi Cinema (HK) Ltd. v. Lumiere Pavilions Ltd.: Winding Up Petition

Winding Up Petition in Dadi Cinema (HK) Limited, of Hong Kong v. Lumiere Pavilions Limited, a Cayman Islands firm that designs, constructs, and operates multiplex cinemas in China, at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

Aktiv Assets LLC et al v. Resort Cayman Holdings Ltd. et al: Complaint

Complaint in Aktiv Assets LLC, Partnerships & Investments LLC, Americas Leading Finance LLC, Nicolas A. Kogan, Carola Acum, Jose Correa, Ricardo Cruz Jose Penchi, Carlos Perez, Ivan Rivera, Alejandro Rodriguez, Doris Rodriguez, Luis Roig, and Monica Romero, all of Puerto Rico v. Centerbridge Partners LP, of Delaware; CP Carco GP Ltd., of the Cayman Islands; CP Carco Intermediate Ltd., of the Cayman Islands; Resort Cayman Holdings Ltd., of the Cayman Islands, and CP Carco LP, of the Cayman Islands, at the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York.

Ian Wallbank et al v. TFB Ltd.: Judgment

Judgment in Ian Wallbank, a forex trader, and Decron Limited, both of England v. TFB Limited, trading as Caesar's Trading, at Saint Vincent and the Grenadines High Court.

Kijani Resources Ltd. et al v. The Royal Bank of Scotland International Ltd.: Pre-Action Disclosure Ruling

Ruling on Application for an Order for Pre-Action Disclosure in Edgar Lavarello and Simon Conway, as Joint Liquidators of Kijani Resources Ltd. and Ratio Ltd., v. The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited at Gibraltar Supreme Court.

Alpha Capital Anstalt v. Moocho Inc.: Summary Judgment Motion

Notice of Motion for Summary Judgment in Lieu of Complaint regarding an alleged unpaid $500,000 loan in Alpha Capital Anstalt, of Liechtenstein v. Moocho Inc., domiciled in Delaware, based in Miami, at the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York.

Deann Dubey Morgan v. BVI Financial Services Commission et al: Restoration Order

Order to restore Violetriver Limited in Deann Dubey Morgan v. The Financial Services Commission and The Registrar of Corporate Affairs at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

David Hackmey v. BVI Registrar of Corporate Affairs: Restoration Order

Order regarding Nikanor Investments Inc. in David Hackmey, of England v. The Registrar of Corporate Affairs and The Financial Services Commission at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Faruhel Corp. v. BVI Financial Services Commission et al: Restoration Order

Order in Faruhel Corp. v. The Financial Services Commission and The Registrar of Corporate Affairs at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Bestone Consultancy Ltd. v. BVI Registrar of Corporate Affairs: Order

Order in Bestone Consultancy Limited v. The Registrar of Corporate Affairs at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

China Development Bank v. Intelligent One Ltd.: Liquidation Application

Originating Application for the Appointment of Joint Liquidators in China Development Bank Hong Kong Branch v. Intelligent One Limited, of the British Virgin Islands, at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

China Development Bank v. Rightmark Holdings Ltd.: Liquidation Application

Originating Application for the Appointment of Joint Liquidators in China Development Bank Hong Kong Branch v. Rightmark Holdings Limited, of the British Virgin Islands, at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Acme Industrial Inc. v. BVI Registry of Corporate Affairs: Fixed Date Claim Form

Fixed Date Claim Form in Acme Industrial Inc. v. The Registry of Corporate Affairs at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Sang Cheol Woo v. Charles Spackman: Foreign Judgment Enforcement

Claim Form in Sang Cheol Woo, of South Korea v. Charles C. Spackman, a.k.a. Yoo Shin Choi, described as a citizen of the United States residing in Hong Kong, at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

GTCS Nominees Ltd. v. Autoterminal International Ltd.: Fixed Date Claim Form

Fixed Date Claim Form in GTCS Nominees Limited, of the Cayman Islands v. Autoterminal International Limited, of the British Virgin Islands, at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

David Hackmey v. BVI Registrar of Corporate Affairs: Restoration Application

Fixed Date Claim Form regarding Nikanor Investments Inc. in David Hackmey, of England v. The Registrar of Corporate Affairs and The Financial Services Commission at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Faruhel Corp. v. BVI Financial Services Commission et al: Restoration Application

Fixed Date Claim Form in Faruhel Corp. v. The Financial Services Commission and The Registrar of Corporate Affairs at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Ample Seed Ltd. v. Grain-Trans Ltd.: Claim Form

Claim Form in Ample Seed Limited, of Hong Kong v. Grain-Trans Limited, of the British Virgin Islands, at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

William Smith v. BVI Registrar of Corporate Affairs: Restoration Application

Fixed Date Claim Form regarding WSD Holdings Ltd. in William Douglas Smith, of Nevada v. The Registrar of Corporate Affairs at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Standard Nominees Ltd. v. BVI Registrar of Corporate Affairs et al: Restoration Application

Fixed Date Claim Form regarding Karibu II Ltd. in Standard Nominees Limited, of Nevis, v. The Registrar of Corporate Affairs and The Financial Services Commission at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Dmitry Ivanchenko et al v. Katton Ltd. et al: Claim Form

Claim Form in Dmitry Ivanchenko, of Russia; Tatiana Gorodilova, of Cyprus; Alkmini Pantazi, of Cyprus; Antonis Mylonas, of Cyprus, and Erika Vitkute, of Cyprus v. Katton Limited, of the British Virgin Islands; Normark Limited, of the British Virgin Islands; Shorleson Limited, of the British Virgin Islands; Alexander Rubtsov, of Russia; Olga Evstafyeva, of Russia; Andreas Petrou, of Cyprus; Birstow Limited, of the British Virgin Islands; Mowebray Limited, of the British Virgin Islands; Lascorp Limited, of the British Virgin Islands; Nequam Limited, of the British Virgin Islands; Marina Rubtsova, of Russia; Viadelle International Assets Ltd., of the British Virgin Islands; Mistyfield Limited, of Cyprus; Dansvel International Ltd., of the British Virgin Islands; Hallcox Investments Ltd., of the British Virgin Islands; Steeltechno LLC, of Russia; S.T. Staltekhnologien Des 21. Jahrhunderts Limited, of Cyprus; Park Babushkina LLC, of Russia; Inapp Limited, of Cyprus; Wilten Limited, of the British Virgin Islands; Belleman Limited, of the British Virgin Islands; Middiall Limited, of the British Virgin Islands; Fideler Limited, of the British Virgin Islands; Steel-Techno LLC, of Russia, and Dovanas Enterprises Limited, of Cyprus, at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Ian Pickering v. Maria Hatchet: Fixed Date Claim Form

Fixed Date Claim Form in Ian Pickering v. Maria Hatchet at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

ZRH Nominees (0001) Ltd. v. Attendus Trust Company AG et al: Claim Form

Claim Form in ZRH Nominees (0001) Ltd. v. Attendus Trust Company AG, of Switzerland; Curatus Trust Company (Mauritius) Limited, of Mauritius, and Genmar Resources Limited, of the British Virgin Islands, at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Turgeon Overseas Ltd. v. Russell Crumpler et al: Fixed Date Claim Form

Fixed Date Claim Form in Turgeon Overseas Ltd. v. Russell Crumpler and Christopher Farmer, as Joint Voluntary Liquidators of Frypore Associated S.A., and The Registrar of Corporate Affairs at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Gazprombank OJSC v. Estabol Ltd.: Liquidation Application

Originating Application in Gazprombank OJSC, of Russia v. Estabol Limited at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

Porsche Automobil Holding SE v. Elliott Capital Advisors LP et al: Discovery Application

Application by Porsche Automobil Holding SE, of Germany, to take discovery from Elliott Associates LP, Elliott Capital Advisors LP, Elliott International Capital Advisors Inc., and Elliott Management Corporation for use in legal proceedings in Germany brought by several plaintiffs, including Greenwich (Japan) Ltd. and Gateshead (Japan) LLC, alleging securities fraud against Porsche Automobil Holding SE, filed at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Kwok Ho Wan v. Well Origin Ltd. et al: Claim Form

Claim Form in Kwok Ho Wan, a citizen of China residing in New York v. Mark McDonald, of Grant Thornton (BVI), as Receiver of Well Origin Limited; Well Origin Limited, and UBS AG, of Switzerland, at the British Virgin Islands High Court.

SEC v. Alpha Capital Anstalt: Final Judgment

Final Judgment in U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Alpha Capital Anstalt, of Liechtenstein, at the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

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