Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — criminal case · ECF #746

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CLERK'S OFFICE

S.D.N.Y.

**100%** RECYCLABLE

EXPRESS WORLDWIDE **DOX DHL**

2025-04-05 MDP 1.0 / 40-160807

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# CLAIM FORM


### You must complete all Parts of This Form For The ASSETS You are CLAIMING.

Note: There is no legal form or format required for filing a claim; this document is provided for your convenience. Please visit http for more specific guidance on filing your claim whith the appropriate seizing agency.

Frivolous Claim Statement: If a court finds that a claimant's assettion of an interest in property was frivolous, the court may impose a civil fine. Tille 18 United States Code, Subsction 983(h). A false statement or claimmay subject a person to criminal prosecution under Title 18 United States Code, Sections 1001 and 1621.

Privacy Act Notice: The Department of Justice is collecting this information for the purpose of processing your claim. Providing this information is voluntary; however, the information is necessary to process your application. Information collected is covered by Privacy Act System of Records Notice Department of Justice (DOJ-DO2 DOJ Computer Systems Activity & Access Records, Federal Register (71 FR 20170). This information only be disclosed to contractors when necessary to accomplish an agency function, to law enforcement when there is a violation or potential violation of law, or in accordance with other published routine uses. For a complete list of routine uses, see the system of records notice listed above.

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### SECTION I - CONTACT INFORMATION

**PETITIONER INFORMATION**

| Petitioner/Contact Name: (Last, First) | | | | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|----------------------------------------|--| | Business/Institution Name: (if applicable) | | Prisoner ID: (if applicable) | | | Address: (Include Street, City, State, and Zip Code) | | | | | | | | | | Social Security Number/Tax Identification Number: (Enter N/A if you do not have one) | | N/A | | | Please provide an explanation why you do not have a Social Security Number, if above is N/A: | | I have not lived in the United States. | | | Phone: (optional) | | Email: (optional) | |

**ATTORNEY INFORMATION (if applicable)**

| Attorney Name: (Last, First) | | N/A | | |---------------------------------------------------------------|--|-----|--| | Attorney Title: | | | | | Firm Name: (if applicable) | | | | | Attorney Address: (Include Street, City, State, and Zip Code) | | | | | | | | |

Are you an attorney filing this petition on behalf of your client? □ YES □ NO

| Attorney Phone: (optional) | | Attorney Email: (optional) | | |----------------------------|--|----------------------------|--| |----------------------------|--|----------------------------|--|

If any of this information changes, you are responsible for notifying the agency of the new information.

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## SECTION II - ASSET LIST

List each asset ID and asset description that you are claiming.

| # | Asset ID | Asset Description | |---|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1 | | \$14,599,257.25 in United States currency formerly on deposit in account n<br>umber at FV Bank, held in the name of "Himalaya Internat<br>ional Clearing, Ltd." and seized by the Government on or about September 2<br>0, 2022 | | 2 | | \$89,992,861.75 in United States currency formerly on deposit in account n<br>umber at Silvergate Bank, held in the name of "Hamilton Opp<br>ortunity Fund SPC" and seized by the Government on or about September<br>18, 2022 |

In the space below, please explain why you have a valid, good faith, and legally recognizable interest in this asset:

(the Petitioner"), pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853(n) and Rule 32.2(c) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, herby respectfully petitions the Court for a determination of the Petitioner s interest in specific property subject to the Court s Consent Preliminary Order of Forfeiture as to Specific Property/Money Judgment, signed by Your Honor on January 6, 2025 and entered on January 7, 2025, (the Forfeiture Order") which includes various bank accounts ( Forfeited Accounts"), Dkt. 488, to exclude all property in which the Petifioner has right, title, and interest, namely, \$436,000 (the Property"). In support hereof, the Petitioner states as follows:

2 .m 2021 and 2022, I invested \$33,000 into the Himalaya International Clearing, Ltd. account to purchase virtual currency (H-Coin) through the Himalaya Exchange. However, I have not received any returns on my investment.

3, In 2022, I invested \$10,3000 into the Hamilton Opportunity Fund SPC. However, I have not received any relums on my investment.

4, I the petitioner never received any funds or investment back from the investments before they were seized by the government, having now suffered a total of unrecovered funds of my \$436,000 investment.

5.1, the petitioner, was not consulted prior to the entry of the Forfeiture Order. Petitioner had no knowledge that Defendant Wang consented to forfeit the Properly. I invested in Hamilton Opportunity Fund to support the Whistleblower Movement which is led by Miles Guo. I believe that Mr. Guo is not lying,he is simply doing the right thing to take down the C.CP

6, As an owner of the above listed assets, I, the petitioner has an interest in the Property which Defendant Wang had no authority to agree to forfeit. Rather, Petitioner has a superior interest in the Property which cannot be the subject of the Forfeiture Order relating to Defendant Wang.

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7, I was not involved in, nor did I have any knowledge of the Defendants' activities, Accordingly, I am also an innocent third party pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853(n). Any third party asserting a legal interest in property which has been ordered forfeited to the United States pursuant to this section may.. petition the court for a hearing to adjudicate the validity of his alleged interest in the property." 21 U.S.C. § 853(n)(2). The petition, which is sworn and signed by the me, shall s e t forth t h e n a t u r e a n d extent of the petitioners right, title, or interest in the property, the time and circumstances of the petitioner s acquisition of the right, title, or interest in theproperty, and additional facts supporting the petitioner s claim, and the relief sought." Id. § 853(n)(3).

8,Here, I, the petitioner is the lawful owner of the Property. 16. Alternatively, Petitioner is a bona fide purchaser for value of my interest in the Property under 21 U.S.C. § 853(n)(6)(B).

9, Petitioner was made aware of the Order of Forfeiture by viewing it at www.forfeiture.gov (which was published from February 6, 2025 through March 7, 2025) noting that: pursuant to Title 21, United States Code, Section 835(n), persons other than the defendant who wish to assert a legal interest in property that has been ordered forfeited to the United States must file a petition for a hearing to adjudicate the validity of their alleged interest in the property with the Court within thirty (30) days of the final publication of notice, or receipt of actual notice, whichever is earlier."

10, Petitioner has filed this petition within 60 days of the initial publication of notice. WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests and petitions this Court:

a. to amend the Forfeiture Order to exclude the Property in which Petitioner has a rightful interest as an innocent third party, superior interest, and/or a bona fide purchaser for value.

b. A hearing pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853(n) on any disputed matters.

c. Compensation for the value of Petitioner's interest if the Petition is denied;

d. Any other relief the Court d e e m s just a n d proper.

e. To protect the Petitioner's personal information by ensuring it is redacted in all court records and proceedings.

Dated: April 6, 2025

In the space below, please list any documents you are including in support of your interest in the asset(s). If none are included, please explain why.

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# (; otpbonk

OTP bank Nyri.

1051 Budapest, Nádor utca 16.

Tel.:06-1-473-5000

Fax.:06-1-473-5955

www.olpbank.hu

### Tranzakció adatai

| Tranzakció típusa | Belföldi utalás | |--------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Forrás számla | <span>[Blacked out]</span> | | Kedvezményezett | Himalaya International Clearing Ltd<br><span>[Blacked out]</span> | | Összeg | 50000 USD | | Közlemény | 0 <span>[Blacked out]</span> Commerce House, WickhamsCay<br>1, Ro <span>[Blacked out]</span> Himalaya International<br>Clearing Ltd ad Town, Tortola, BVI VG1110 <span>[Blacked out]</span> | | Utalás/tranzakció dátuma | 2021-08-10 10:53:00 | | Tranzakció azonosító | 29 |

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OTP bank Nyrt. 1051 Budapest, Nádor ulca 16. Tel.: 06-1-473-5000

Fax.:06-1-473-5955

www.olpbank.hu

### Tranzakció adatai

Tranzakció tipusa Forrás számla Kedvezményezett Összeg Közlemény Utalás/Iranzakció dátuma

Tranzakció azonosító

Belföldi utalás

Himalaya International Clearing Lld

#### 50000 USD

Commerce House, Wickhams 01 Himalaya International Cay 1, Ro Clearing Ltd ad Town, Tortola, BVI VG1110

2021-10-29 13:39:00

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OTP bank Nyrt. 1051 Budapest, Nádor utca 16. Tel.: 06-1-473-5000 Fax.:06-1-473-5955

www.olpbank.hu

### Tranzakció adatai

Tranzakció típusa

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Himalaya International Clearing Ltd

#### 100000 USD

Commerce House, Wickhams O Cay 1, Ro Himalaya International Clearing Ltd ad Town, Tortola, BVI VG1110

2021-11-05 12:50:00

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OTP bank Nyrt. 1051 Budapest, Nádor utca 16. Tel. 06-1-473-5000 Fax.:06-1-473-5955 www.otpbank.hu

# Tranzakció adatai

Belföldi utalás

Himalaya International Clearing Ltd

50000 USD

0 Cay 1, Ro Clearing Ltd ad Town, Tortola, BVI VG1110

2021-11-19 07:50:00

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(; otpbank

OTP bank Nyrt. 1051 Budapest, Nádor ulca 16. Tel.: 06-1-473-5000

Fax.:06-1-473-5955

www.olpbank.hu

#### Tranzakció adatai

Tranzakció fípusa

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Himalaya International Clearing Ltd

#### 38000 USD

Commerce House, Wickhams 0 Himalaya International Cay 1, Ro Clearing Ltd ad Town, Tortola, BVI VG1110

2021-12-06 08:54:00

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# G otpbank

OTP bank Nyri.

1051 Budapest, Nádor utca 16,

Tel.:06-1-473-5000 Fax.:06-1-473-5955

www.olpbank.hu

### Tranzakció adatai

| Tranzakció típusa | Belföldi utalás | |--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Forrás számla | | | Kedvezményezett | Himalaya International Clearing Ltd | | Összeg | 25000 USD | | Közlemény | 0 Commerce House, Wickhams<br>Cay 1, Ro Himalaya International<br>Clearing Ltd ad Town, Tortola, BVI VG1110 | | Utalás/tranzakció dátuma | 2022-03-10 14:31:00 | | Tranzakció azonosító | 60 |

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OTP bank Nyrt. 1051 Budapest, Nádor utca 16. Tel.:06-1-473-5000 Fax,:06-1-473-5955

www.olpbank.hu

### Tranzakció adatai

Tranzakció lípusa Belföldi utalás Forrás számla Himalaya International Clearing Ltd Kedvezményezett Összeg 20000 USD 0 Commerce House, Wickhams Cay 1, Ro Himalaya International Közlemény Clearing Ltd ad Town, Tortola, BVI VG1110 Utalás/tranzakció dátuma

2022-02-15 12:17:00

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OTP bank Nyrt. 1051 Budapest. Nádor ulca 16. Tel.:06-1-473-5000 Fax.:06-1-473-5955 www.olpbank.hu

### Tranzakció adatai

Belföldi utalás Tranzakció típusa Forrás számla Hamilton Opportunity Fund SPC on be Kedvezményezett 100500 USD Összeg HAMILTON MA FUND 0 . SP CLAhalf of Hamilton M and A Fund SP Közlemény Hamilton Opportunity Fund SPC on be be be 2022-01-24 09:33:00 Utalás/franzakció dátuma 52 Tranzakció azonosító

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OTP bank Nyrt.

1051 Budapest, Nádor ulca 18.

Tel.:06-1-473-5000

Fax.:06-1-473-5955

www.ofpbank.hu

### Tranzakció adatai

Belföldi utalás Tranzakció tipusa Forrás számla Hamillon Opportunity Fund SPC on be Kedvezményezett 2500 USD Összeg HAMILTON MA FUND 0 SP CLAhaif of Hamilton M and A Fund SP Közlemény Hamilton Opportunity Fund SPC on bel 2022-02-02 12:07:00 Ulalás/tranzakció dátuma 54 Tranzakció azonosiló

Standard Petition Form

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### SECTION IV - RECOVERY OF LOSS

Complete this section for assets you have recovered all or a portion of your losses either via an insurance claim and/or via some other source of recovery. If you have more recovery of loss information than may fit on this page, print out multiple copies of this page to attach with the claim and indicate which assets apply to each page. If you have not received any recovery of your losses, then leave this section blank.

| RECOVERY OF LOSS INFORMATION | | |------------------------------|-------------------| | Asset ID | Asset Description | | N/A | N/A | | | |

| <b>INSURANCE CLAIM INFORMATION (if applicable)</b> | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------| | Name of Insured: (Last, First) | | | Policy Number: | Claim Number: | | Name of Insurance Company: | Name of Insurance Agent: (Last, First) | | Insurance Company Address: (Include Street, City, State, and Zip Code) | | | Phone: (optional) | Email: (optional) | | Have you received compensation from the insurance company?  □ YES  □ NO | Amount of Compensation: |

If other sources of recovery exist (e.g., restitution, returns on investments), please list and describe the details below.

| OTHER SOURCE(S) OF RECOVERY (if applicable) | | |---------------------------------------------|---------------------| | Source of Recovery 1: | Amount of Recovery: | | Source of Recovery 2: | Amount of Recovery: |

In the space below, please list any documents you are including in support of your claim of recovery of loss. lf none are included, please explain why.

I have not recovered any funds from any source.

# SECTION VII - DECLARATION AND REPRESENTATION

The following declaration must be completed by the claimant.

l attest and declare under penally of perjury that my olaim is not frivolous and the information provided in support of and the first and a worlds the has at my knowledge a i attest and declare under penally of polyary that my my claim is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

In Leidschendam, Netherlands

Signature

Printed Name

04/06/2025

Date