United States v. $225,894 in U.S. Currency

OPINION

WILLIAM J. MARTINI, District Judge:

This matter comes before the Court on the Government’s motion to strike Sabak Fajngold’s claim to $217,702.00 of the $225,894.00 in U.S. Currency that is the subject of this civil forfeiture action. For the reasons set forth in this Opinion, the Court will GRANT the Government’s motion and STRIKE Mr. Fajngold’s claim.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

The relevant facts in this matter are fairly straightforward. For purposes of *579this Opinion, it is sufficient to note that on May 16, 2008 and May 30, 2008, the Government seized a total of $225,894.00…