Remission

The Money Laundering, Narcotics and Forfeiture Section serves as the central decision making authority on all petitions for remission filed in judicial matters across the country. At times, the complexity of the matter or volume of victims necessitates the hiring of an outside claims administrator to assist with the processing of petitions. Listed below are matters where a court appointed trustee, special master, or claims administrator has been hired to manage the petition for remission process. If you believe you are a victim of one of the matters listed below, please visit the listed website for additional information and frequently asked questions on the matter.

The Department of Justice and its remission administrators will never ask for payment to participate in or receive funds from the remission or restoration process.

If you are a victim, any communication will come directly from the remission administrator or from government representatives with whom you have already had contact. Please be cautious of any other individual or organization claiming to represent the federal government.

If you are asked to pay a fee from an unknown source it is a fraud.

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Backpage

U.S. v.  $1,546,076.35, et al., Consolidated Civil Case No. 18-cv-08420 (C.D. Cal.) and

U.S. v. Backpage.com, LLC, et al., Criminal Case No. 18-cr-00465 (D. Ariz.) 

Information about this matter can be found here: U.S. Department of Justice Announces Compensation Process for Victims Trafficked Through Backpage.com.

Please check www.backpageremission.com for updates on the process and details on victim eligibility. [The Chrome browser is recommended]. 

Sterling

U.S. v. Real Property located at 225 Valley Road, et al. | Case No. 1:16-CV-203 (N.D. Ga.)

U.S. v. 8,671,456,050 in Iraqi Dinar, et al. | Case No. 1:16-CV-2677 (N.D. Ga.)

U.S. v. Tyson Rhame, et al. | Case No. 1:16-CR-00067 (N.D. Ga.)

Please check sterlingcurrencyremission.comfor updates on the process and details on victim eligibility.

Walmart

The Department of Justice hired Gilardi and Co. LLC to serve as the claims administrator for the Walmart Gift Card remission process.  Please check www.walmartgiftcardremission.com or call 1-888-846-6824 for updates on the process and details on victim eligibility.

Western Union

The Department of Justice hired Gilardi and Co. LLC to serve as the claims administrator for the second phase of the Western Union remission process.  Please check https://www.westernunionremissionphase2.com or call 1-855-786-1048 for updates on the process and details on victim eligibility.

Florida

Evolution Market Group
U.S. v. Assets Described in "Attachment A" To the Verified Complaint for Forfeiture in Rem (M.D. Fla.) and U.S. v. Sixty-Four 68.5 lbs (Approx.) Silver Bars, et al. (M.D. Fla.)

New York

AirBit Club
United States v. Gutemberg Dos Santos, et al.,1:20-CR-00398 (S.D.N.Y.)
The Department of Justice retained RCB Fund Services, LLC to serve as the claims administrator for the AirBit Club remission process. Once the petition website is active, a link will be posted here.

CentraTech
United States v. Sohrab Sharma et al.  (S.D.N.Y.)

Kolfage
United States v. Brian Kolfage et al, 20-CR-00412 (S.D.N.Y.)
The Department of Justice retained Rust Consulting, Inc. to serve as the claims administrator for the Kolfage remission process.
Further information about this matter may be found on the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York website: /node/187246 

Madoff
United States v. Bernard L. Madoff and Related Cases (S.D.N.Y.)

Tsui
United States v. Kyle Tsui,  20-CR-00047  (S.D.N.Y.)
The Department of Justice hired Rust Consulting, Inc. to serve as the claims administrator for the Tsui remission process.
Further information about this matter may be found on the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York website: /node/1945671.

Illinois

Chinese Liberal Education Holdings, Ltd. (CLEU) (N.D. Ill.)
The Department of Justice retained Kroll Settlement Administration to serve as the claims administrator for the CLEU remission process. The official website is https://www.CLEUremissionfund.com.
Further information about this matter can be found here: U.S. Department of Justice Announces Compensation Process for Victims of Chinese Liberal Education Holdings Ltd. (CLEU) Investment Fraud Scheme.

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