U.S. Department
of Justice
Remission
The Money Laundering and Asset Recovery 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.
| Backpage | Sterling | Walmart | Western Union |
| Florida | New York |
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.)
The Department of Justice (Department) is in the process of retaining a third-party administrator to assist in the remission process for Backpage victims. The Department understands that victims have been waiting many years for justice and are eager for information regarding potential compensation. Remission is a post-forfeiture process, and it will take time for the Department to retain a third-party administrator, notice potential victims, obtain and review submitted materials, and to determine eligibility for compensation. The Department is committed to proceeding as promptly as possible and will update this website as additional information becomes available.
Information about this matter may be found on the United States Attorney’s Offices for the Central District of California and the District of Arizona websites:
https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/justice-department-agrees-215-million-settlement-agreement-related-assets-internet
https://www.justice.gov/usao-az/us-v-michael-lacey
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.
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.
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.
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.)
CentraTech
United States v. Sohrab Sharma et al. (S.D.N.Y.)
Madoff
United States v. Bernard L. Madoff and Related Cases (S.D.N.Y.)
Tsui
The Department of Justice hired Rust Consulting, Inc. to serve as the claims administrator for the Tsui remission process (United States v. Kyle Tsui (S.D.N.Y.)).
Further information about this matter may be found on the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York website: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/united-states-v-kyle-tsui-20cr47-kmk.
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