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  1. I've heard lawyerly types over at 2+2 say that the DOJ can keep the money only for as long as they need it as evidence, meaning as long as they have an active, open case. The second the case is dropped, settled or otherwise resolved, the DOJ needs to prove cause for forfeiture for each individual account. They'll have to prove -- in court -- that laws were broken when the money was realized as income.This sounds very tedious to me. Of course, digital records might make this plausibly easy.I've heard sports bettors say they can just claim to be playing poker, as long as the sites they were usin
  2. Incorrect.The DOJ only seized $55 million. $55 million is far from the total of all of NETeller's customers' accounts. It is only a few days worth of transactions. As stated in NETeller's press release, the funds seized by the DOJ were "mostly in the process of being transferred." So if you were one of the unlucky ones moving your money to/from NETeller sometime in January or February and you don't know where your money is, you can be pretty sure it was seized by the DOJ.If you still have an account balance at NETeller and can't get it out, that's because NETeller voluntarily de-certified your
  3. What will NETeller's customers do Monday, March 19th? They at least need to be mentally prepared for the possible outcomes following this Friday's announcement from US Attorney Michael Garcia. He will be deciding whether or not to proceed with the case against NETeller's two founders, Stephen Lawrence and John Lefebvre.1. CASE PROCEEDSThe case will probably drag out for months, maybe years. This outcome will likely trigger legal action from at least some of NETeller's customers.2. CASE ABANDONEDWhen will NETeller re-certify accounts? What will withdrawal options be?3. CASE DELAYEDThis outcome
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