Government
Jul. 21, 2016
"The Wolf of Wall Street" could be seized as part of embezzlement sting
The Justice Department announced Wednesday that it is looking to seize rights to profits, royalties and distribution proceeds to the film, alleging that it was financed through an international laundering scheme orchestrated by a group with ties to the Malaysian government.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
"The Wolf of Wall Street," a film about a man corrupted by greed and excess who is ultimately undone by a federal investigation, may not have had to look too far for source material.
The Justice Department announced Wednesday that it is looking to seize rights to profits, royalties and distribution proceeds to the film, alleging that it was financed through an international laundering schem...
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