Neteller announced today that the US Attorney’s Office has seized money in transit from Neteller to US customers, and that a special CSI:Money team has been brought in to examine the books.
Go here to read the release. Bill Rini posted it first because he’s a badass.
What does it mean? Short form, you’re fucked. The government has seized the money you earned by doing something they consider illegal. Just like they seize drug dealer’s Hummers, they’ve swiped your cash. You might get it back, but I wouldn’t advise holding your breath.
If you’ve got Neteller money that wasn’t gambling-related, the forensic accounting folks might find it and you might get that back. If the government is feeling generous.
Yep, you’re fucked. I would be too, if I weren’t such a big loser at online poker.
Oh, the other thing that forensic accounting firm will probably do? Turn a bunch of records over to the IRS. You did report all your online winnings, right?