Update (07 Aug 2013):
It appears from the final disposition of United States of America vs All Assets of Lebanese Canadian Bank et all, including Mansour Bros Trading Inc. in Tampa Fl that they, Mansour Bros, were not so involved with Hizballah and support of terrorism through the shipment of used cars to Africa as your article depicts them, see aatached pdf form from United States District Court Southern District of New York, signed by Michael Lockard asst. United States Attorney New York NY on behalf of Preet Bharara United States Attorney for the Souther District of New York.
Tampa Tribune printed a follow up story on August 5th, 2013: click here
Tampa Bay Times printed a follow up story on August 6th, 2013: click here
A Tampa used car dealer received more than $3 million from Hezbollah-related organizations as part of a large money-laundering scheme designed to funnel cash to the terrorist group, the U.S. government claims.
Mansour Brothers Auto Trading Inc., which specializes in exporting vehicles, is one of 30 used car dealers that were wired at least $329 million over a four-year period, according to the complaint.
The case, filed late last week by the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York, is seeking the seizure of those proceeds — including the $3 million sent to Mansour Brothers, located on Kennedy Boulevard. It follows an investigation led by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency.
Mansour Brothers received 40 wire transfers totalling about $3.25 million between 2007 and 2011, according to the complaint. It does not allege that any of the used car dealerships, including Mansour Brothers, knew about the money laundering, and they are not being charged criminally.
Tim Shusta, a Tampa attorney who represents Sammy Mansour of Mansour Bros., said Saturday that his client had no knowledge of the scheme.
Detailed news link: here
