'Many victims of PacNet's fraudulent mass-mail clients were elderly or otherwise vulnerable,' the U.S. The indictment alleged PacNet processed payments from companies that mailed out notifications that misled victims into believing they would receive money, prizes or 'psychic services' upon paying a fee. It further said the defendants are presumed innocent until their guilt has been proven in court. The court document said the indictment contained only charges and is not evidence of guilt. Attorney's Office in the District of Nevada says PacNet allegedly acted as a 'middleman' from 1994 to 2016, and part-owners Rosanne Day and Robert Paul Davis have been charged with mail and wire fraud as well as conspiracy to commit money laundering in the United States. Civil Forfeiture Office.Īn indictment filed by the U.S. Supreme Court show authorities in the United States were investigating mass-mailed solicitations believed to be exploiting 'vulnerable groups' and it referred potential civil forfeiture of PacNet’s assets to the B.C. but it processed payments for clients around the world, including individuals who allegedly operated scams targeting seniors.ĭocuments filed in B.C. The government statement said PacNet was a money-service business headquartered in B.C. 'I can confirm that we will continue to pursue the forfeiture of assets that are suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activity and redirect them to community safety and crime-prevention initiatives,' he said. Under the settlement deal, there is 'no admission or finding of unlawful activity on the part of PacNet' or its principals, while the company agrees to forfeit $10 million.įarnworth said the forfeiture 'sends a clear message that the province will continue to take decisive action against suspected proceeds of unlawful activity.' is the largest forfeiture in the history of the program that started in 2006. Solicitor General Mike Farnworth said in a statement the settlement agreement with PacNet Services Ltd. VICTORIA - British Columbia's civil forfeiture office has secured $10 million from a company that provided payment processing services for people found guilty or who are alleged to have been running scams against vulnerable seniors.

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