Technocash accounts seized in money laundering sting?

[Kiro]

I read this morning in an Australian paper that Westpac is caught up in a money laundering sting, and that accounts owned by Technocash Ltd have been seized. This is the same company that holds money for MtGox in Australia.

Has anyone using MtGox been affected or had their money seized?

"Prosecutors said 45 bank accounts have been restrained or seized.
According to the indictment, three Westpac accounts held in the name of Technocash Ltd contained $US36.9 million ($A38.4 million)."

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/it-pro/security-it/westpac-caught-up-in-worlds-biggest-money-laundering-sting-20130529-2naa8.html#ixzz2UdTdWuC2

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Ouch.

[kodo]

ouch.. thats gotta hurt.

[mem]

I withdrew $2000 AUD on Saturday and Sunday ($1000 each day) and received both payments on tuesday.

I have not tried any further withdrawals since this news.

[kodo]

I withdrew $2000 AUD on Saturday and Sunday ($1000 each day) and received both payments on tuesday.

I have not tried any further withdrawals since this news.

Wow! Lucky you! got out just in time.

[mem]

I withdrew $2000 AUD on Saturday and Sunday ($1000 each day) and received both payments on tuesday.

I have not tried any further withdrawals since this news.

Wow! Lucky you! got out just in time.

Yep, back to IBAN transfers for the time being it seems, a shame because MTgox -> BankWest (Wank Best) was all of 1-2 days. International wire transfer is typically 1-3 weeks.

[TimJBenham]

Technocash concedes 'one got through net'