United States of America v. $4,556.30 in United States currency formerly contained in Citibank Account 679-6579966, held in the name of International Purchasing Advisors, LLC et al

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United States of America v. $4,556.30 in United States currency formerly contained in Citibank Account 679-6579966, held in the name of International Purchasing Advisors, LLC et al

Plaintiff:	United States of America
Defendant:	ALL ASSETS CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 6JB07415, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP, AND ALL FUNDS TRACEABLE THERETO, INCLUDING ACCRUED INTEREST, $4,556.30 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY FORMERLY CONTAINED IN CITIBANK ACCOUNT 679-6579966, HELD IN THE NAME OF INTERNATIONAL PURCHASING ADVISORS, LLC, $11,021.56 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY FORMERLY CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 6JB07031, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP, ALL ASSETS CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 6JB07419, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP, AND ALL FUNDS TRACEABLE THERETO, INCLUDING ACCRUED INTEREST, ALL ASSETS CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 6JB07031, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP, AND ALL FUNDS TRACEABLE THERETO, INCLUDING ACCRUED INTEREST, ALL ASSETS CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 6JB07032, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP, AND ALL FUNDS TRACEABLE THERETO, INCLUDING ACCRUED INTEREST, ALL ASSETS CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 77N07415, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP, AND ALL FUNDS TRACEABLE THERETO, INCLUDING ACCRUED INTEREST, $3,253.13 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY FORMERLY CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 6JB07032, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP, $155,666.93 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY FORMERLY CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 6JB07415, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP and $20,097.64 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY FORMERLY CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 6JB07419, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP
Claimant:	Yellow Circle LP, JTC Trustees (USA) Ltd. and Elias Nousairi Smeke
Case Number:	1:2020cv08950
Filed:	October 26, 2020
Court:	US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Presiding Judge:	Katherine Polk Failla
Nature of Suit:	Forfeit/Penalty: Other
Cause of Action:	18 U.S.C. § 981
Jury Demanded By:	None

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Date Filed	Document Text
December 18, 2020	Filing 15 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting #14 Motion for Addy Jacob de Kluiver to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate the motion at docket entry 14. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Katherine Polk Failla on 12/18/2020) (rro)
December 17, 2020	Filing 14 SECOND MOTION for Addy Jacob de Kluiver to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-23084024. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by JTC Trustees (USA) Ltd.. Return Date set for 12/18/2020 at 04:00 PM. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Exhibit Exhibit to Affidavit, #3 Text of Proposed Order).(De Kluiver, Addy)
December 17, 2020	>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #14 SECOND MOTION for Addy Jacob de Kluiver to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-23084024. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (aea)
December 15, 2020	Filing 13 NOTICE OF INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: This case has been assigned to me for all purposes. It is hereby ORDERED that counsel for all parties appear for an initial pretrial conference with the Court on March 30, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. The conference will be held telephonically. At the scheduled date and time, the parties are to call (888) 363-4749 and enter access code 5123533. Initial Conference set for 3/30/2021 at 03:30 PM before Judge Katherine Polk Failla. (Signed by Judge Katherine Polk Failla on 12/15/2020) (rro)
December 14, 2020	Filing 12 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Yehudah Leib Gordon on behalf of Elias Nousairi Smeke, Yellow Circle LP..(Gordon, Yehudah)
December 14, 2020	>>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. #10 MOTION for Addy Jacob de Kluiver to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-23003898. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff... The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Certificate of Good Standing from SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS; SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA; AFFIDAVIT NOT NOTARIZED;. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (vba)
December 11, 2020	Filing 11 STIPULATION AND ORDER. IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and among the United States of America, by its attorney Audrey Strauss, Acting United States Attorney, Assistant United States Attorney Aline Flodr, Sheb Swett and Stephanie Lake of counsel, JTC and its counsel, Jack deKluiver, Esq., that: The deadline for JTC to file a claim in the instant matter is extended until December 18, 2020. The deadline for JTC to file an answer or motion under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, pursuant to Rule G, remains no later than 21 days after the filing of JTC's claim. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Katherine Polk Failla on 12/11/20) (yv)
December 11, 2020	Filing 10 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Addy Jacob de Kluiver to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-23003898. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by JTC Trustees (USA) Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Addy Jacob de Kluiver, #2 Exhibit A to de Kluiver Affidavit - Certificates of Good Standing, #3 Text of Proposed Order).(Berland, Jason) Modified on 12/14/2020 (vba).
December 11, 2020	Filing 9 PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by United States of America..(Flodr, Aline)
December 11, 2020	Filing 8 CLAIM FOR VERIFIED CLAIM AND STATEMENT OF INTEREST OR RIGHT IN PROPERTY SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE IN REM. Document filed by Elias Nousairi Smeke, Yellow Circle LP. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A).(Bloor, Martin)
December 11, 2020	Filing 7 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Martin S Bloor on behalf of Yellow Circle LP, Elias Nousairi Smeke..(Bloor, Martin)
December 11, 2020	Filing 6 CLAIM FOR FUNDS AND ASSETS. Document filed by $11,021.56 in United States currency formerly contained in Merrill Lynch account 6JB07031, held in the name of Yellow Circle LP, $155,666.93 in United States currency formerly contained in Merrill Lynch account 6JB07415, held in the name of Yellow Circle LP, $20,097.64 in United States currency formerly contained in Merrill Lynch account 6JB07419, held in the name of Yellow Circle LP, $3,253.13 in United States currency formerly contained in Merrill Lynch account 6JB07032, held in the name of Yellow Circle LP, All assets contained in Merrill Lynch account 6JB07031, held in the name of Yellow Circle LP, and all funds traceable thereto, including accrued interest, All assets contained in Merrill Lynch account 6JB07032, held in the name of Yellow Circle LP, and all funds traceable thereto, including accrued interest, All assets contained in Merrill Lynch account 6JB07415, held in the name of Yellow Circle LP, and all funds traceable thereto, including accrued interest, All assets contained in Merrill Lynch account 6JB07419, held in the name of Yellow Circle LP, and all funds traceable thereto, including accrued interest, All assets contained in Merrill Lynch account 77N07415, held in the name of Yellow Circle LP, and all funds traceable thereto, including accrued interest. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit).(Bloor, Martin)
December 11, 2020	Filing 5 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Martin S Bloor on behalf of $11,021.56 in United States currency formerly contained in Merrill Lynch account 6JB07031, held in the name of Yellow Circle LP, $155,666.93 in United States currency formerly contained in Merrill Lynch account 6JB07415, held in the name of Yellow Circle LP, $20,097.64 in United States currency formerly contained in Merrill Lynch account 6JB07419, held in the name of Yellow Circle LP, $3,253.13 in United States currency formerly contained in Merrill Lynch account 6JB07032, held in the name of Yellow Circle LP, All assets contained in Merrill Lynch account 6JB07031, held in the name of Yellow Circle LP, and all funds traceable thereto, including accrued interest, All assets contained in Merrill Lynch account 6JB07032, held in the name of Yellow Circle LP, and all funds traceable thereto, including accrued interest, All assets contained in Merrill Lynch account 6JB07415, held in the name of Yellow Circle LP, and all funds traceable thereto, including accrued interest, All assets contained in Merrill Lynch account 6JB07419, held in the name of Yellow Circle LP, and all funds traceable thereto, including accrued interest, All assets contained in Merrill Lynch account 77N07415, held in the name of Yellow Circle LP, and all funds traceable thereto, including accrued interest..(Bloor, Martin)
November 3, 2020	Filing 4 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Sebastian Swett on behalf of United States of America..(Swett, Sebastian)
November 3, 2020	Filing 3 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Stephanie Lindsay Lake on behalf of United States of America..(Lake, Stephanie)
October 27, 2020	***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Aline R Flodr. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: All Defendants. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name was entered in all caps. (sj)
October 27, 2020	CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Katherine Polk Failla. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(sj)
October 27, 2020	Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker is so designated. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (sj)
October 27, 2020	Case Designated ECF. (sj)
October 26, 2020	Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Flodr, Aline)
October 26, 2020	Filing 1 COMPLAINT FOR FORFEITURE against $11,021.56 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY FORMERLY CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 6JB07031, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP, $155,666.93 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY FORMERLY CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 6JB07415, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP, $20,097.64 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY FORMERLY CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 6JB07419, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP, $3,253.13 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY FORMERLY CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 6JB07032, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP, $4,556.30 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY FORMERLY CONTAINED IN CITIBANK ACCOUNT 679-6579966, HELD IN THE NAME OF INTERNATIONAL PURCHASING ADVISORS, LLC, ALL ASSETS CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 6JB07031, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP, AND ALL FUNDS TRACEABLE THERETO, INCLUDING ACCRUED INTEREST, ALL ASSETS CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 6JB07032, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP, AND ALL FUNDS TRACEABLE THERETO, INCLUDING ACCRUED INTEREST, ALL ASSETS CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 6JB07415, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP, AND ALL FUNDS TRACEABLE THERETO, INCLUDING ACCRUED INTEREST, ALL ASSETS CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 6JB07419, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP, AND ALL FUNDS TRACEABLE THERETO, INCLUDING ACCRUED INTEREST, ALL ASSETS CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 77N07415, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP, AND ALL FUNDS TRACEABLE THERETO, INCLUDING ACCRUED INTEREST.Document filed by United States of America..(Flodr, Aline)

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Defendant: ALL ASSETS CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 6JB07031, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP, AND ALL FUNDS TRACEABLE THERETO, INCLUDING ACCRUED INTEREST
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Defendant: ALL ASSETS CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 6JB07032, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP, AND ALL FUNDS TRACEABLE THERETO, INCLUDING ACCRUED INTEREST
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Defendant: ALL ASSETS CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 77N07415, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP, AND ALL FUNDS TRACEABLE THERETO, INCLUDING ACCRUED INTEREST
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Defendant: $3,253.13 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY FORMERLY CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 6JB07032, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP
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Defendant: $155,666.93 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY FORMERLY CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 6JB07415, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP
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Defendant: $20,097.64 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY FORMERLY CONTAINED IN MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT 6JB07419, HELD IN THE NAME OF YELLOW CIRCLE LP
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Plaintiff: United States of America
Represented By:	Aline R Flodr
Represented By:	Sebastian Swett
Represented By:	Stephanie Lindsay Lake
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Claimant: Yellow Circle LP
Represented By:	Martin S Bloor
Represented By:	Yehudah Leib Gordon
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Claimant: JTC Trustees (USA) Ltd.
Represented By:	Addy De Kluiver
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Claimant: Elias Nousairi Smeke
Represented By:	Martin S Bloor
Represented By:	Yehudah Leib Gordon
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