United States v. Swiss American Bank, Ltd.

U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit · Decided 2001-12-27

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TORRUELLA, Circuit Judge. The United States government attempted to recover $7 million in drug proceeds that a Massachusetts resident deposited in an Antiguan bank and then forfeited to the United States as part of a plea agreement. After the bank did not turn over the funds, the United States filed a claim in the Massachusetts District Court for conversion, unjust enrichment, and breach of contract against Swiss American Ba…

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