Topic: 2013-05-15 [ARStech] Feds reveal the search warrant used to seize Mt Gox account - page 2. (Read 2118 times)
May 15, 2013, 11:26:41 AM
May 15, 2013, 11:24:01 AM
For those that thought that the "guidance" from FinCEN was a prelude to enforcement, you win:
If you pay close attention, all psychotics send a tell before they act.
May 15, 2013, 11:22:58 AM
So, any info on whether BTC purchased via Dwolla+MtGox are subject to forfeiture?
That's like asking if radio waves being transmitted through houses without a TV license are subject to forfeiture. 
May 15, 2013, 11:19:13 AM
So, any info on whether BTC purchased via Dwolla+MtGox are subject to forfeiture?
May 15, 2013, 11:12:27 AM
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/05/feds-reveal-the-search-warrant-that-seized-mt-gox-account/
PDF copy of seizure warrant:
http://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Mt-Gox-Dwolla-Warrant-5-14-13.pdf
The warrant also indicates that a seizure warrant was issued for mtgox's Wells Fargo account on May 9. The transfers of money to Dwolla by this account led them to go after the Dwolla account also.
For those that thought that the "guidance" from FinCEN was a prelude to enforcement, you win:
According to bank records, this transfer was completed through the subsidiary, Mutum Sigillum (sp) LLC. This demonstrates that Mutum Sigillum LLC is engaged in a money transmitting business but is not registered as required with FinCen.
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In the warrant, a special agent with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), states that there's probable cause to believe Mt. Gox is engaging in "money transmitting" without a license, a crime punishable by a fine or up to five years in prison. The warrant goes on to demand that Dwolla hand over the keys to account number 812-649-1010, which is owned by Mt. Gox subsidiary Mutum Sigillum LLC.
PDF copy of seizure warrant:
http://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Mt-Gox-Dwolla-Warrant-5-14-13.pdf
The warrant also indicates that a seizure warrant was issued for mtgox's Wells Fargo account on May 9. The transfers of money to Dwolla by this account led them to go after the Dwolla account also.
For those that thought that the "guidance" from FinCEN was a prelude to enforcement, you win:
According to bank records, this transfer was completed through the subsidiary, Mutum Sigillum (sp) LLC. This demonstrates that Mutum Sigillum LLC is engaged in a money transmitting business but is not registered as required with FinCen.
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