Legal Opinion
United States v. All Funds on Deposit in Any Accounts Maintained in Names of Meza
District Court, E.D. New York
Decided July 8, 1994No. CV 93-3168(JBW)PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
WEINSTEIN, District Judge:
Claimant Esperanza Rodriguez De Castro (“Castro”), individually and on behalf of the estate of Heriberto Castro Meza, moves to dismiss this civil forfeiture action against bank accounts in London, England, contending that this court lacks in rem jurisdiction. Because this court has the requisite control over the bank accounts, the motion is denied.
Facts
The complaint in this case alleges that Jose Santacruz Londono (“Santacruz”) and individuals working with him operate extensive international drag trafficking and money laundering enterprises, involving…
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