Sterling Currency Group Trial Update 4/18/18

by **RamblerNash** Thu Apr 19, 2018 11:26 pm

CASE STATUS UPDATES - September 4, 2018 - Trial of criminal case

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Sterling Currency Action

Information Concerning Sterling Currency Group, LLC Actions

The United States Attorney’s Office has filed two separate forfeiture actions related to Sterling Currency Group, LLC and investments in foreign currency: United States v. Real Property Located at 225 Valley Road, N.W., et. al. (Civil Action Number 1:15-CV-2032) and United States v. Approximately 8,671,456,050 in Iraqi Dinars, et. al. (Civil Action Number 1:15-CV-2677).
Additionally, there is a related pending criminal matter: United States v. Rhame, et al., Criminal Action No. 1:16-CR-067. Information will be updated on the publicly available docket reports for these actions.
Please be informed that under the regulations found at 28 C.F.R. Part 9, victims of an offense who have suffered a pecuniary loss of a specific amount as demonstrated by documentary evidence may seek remission or mitigation of forfeiture. If the government prevails in the forfeiture actions, it will distribute information regarding the ability of individual victims to file a petition of remission. You may visit http://www.justice.gov/criminal-afmls/victims-forms to learn more about the petition for remission process. Although there is no required legal form or format for filing a petition for remission, the website provides a sample petition that victims may use as a guide.
We ask that you visit this website periodically for updates on these proceedings. Unfortunately, the United States Attorney’s Office is prohibited by law from providing legal advice related to these cases. Individuals who believe they have been impacted by these proceedings may choose to seek assistance from a lawyer who will be able to explain the forfeiture process.
Please also note that if you believe you are a victim of a scheme involving the Iraqi dinar you may contact the FBI. The FBI website states:
[s]ince the 2003 Iraq war, various promoters have claimed that the Iraqi dinar will undergo a “revaluation” (RV), meaning that dinar holders would make enormous profits. Many of these promoters claim to have high-level sources in the government or the financial industry. Several state agencies, major financial institutions, and consumer protection groups have cautioned that this is a scam.
If you wish to contact the FBI about this matter you may do so at https://forms.fbi.gov/iraqi-dinar-investment-investigation
Members of the public are reminded that the indictment only contains charges. The defendants are presumed innocent of the charges and it will be the government’s burden to prove the defendants’ guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.
CASE STATUS UPDATES
September 4, 2018 - Trial of criminal case
February 27, 2018 – Pretrial conference hearing in criminal case
November 09, 2017 - Status Hearing in criminal case
March 07, 2017 - Superseding Indictment
February 22, 2016 - Proposed Amended Complaint
PUBLIC NOTIFICATIONS

RESOURCES
Information on Victim Witness Program
Information and Assistance for Federal Crime Victims and Witnesses
Crime Victims' Rights Under the Justice for All Act (18 United States Code § 3771)
Victim Rights Under Title 42 United States (Code § 10606(b))
Victim / Witness & Criminal Justice System Information
Victim / Witness Home Page
CONTACT INFORMATION

Christie Smith Jones
Victim Witness Coordinator
Tel: 404.581.6102
Christie.Jones@usdoj.gov(link sends e-mail)
Beth Dozier
Victim Witness Assistant
Tel: 404.581.6041
Beth.Dozier@usdoj.gov(link sends e-mail)

Updated April 18, 2018

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndga/sterling-currency-action