Carl Levin
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Carl Levin was a prominent American politician who served as a United States Senator from Michigan from 1979 until 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, Levin was known for his leadership on the Senate Armed Services Committee, where he played a key role in shaping U.S. military policy and defense spending. Throughout his tenure, he was an advocate for various issues, including environmental protection and consumer rights.
OK. And the second quarter, the NNA for Client 5 was not split at all. It was entirely credited to Americas.
Did you find that some Swiss bankers advised U.S. customers to secure transactions under $10,000 which would then avoid triggering cash transaction reports?
There is a big loophole in this treaty which you continue to say we ought to ratify.
Have you urged the Swiss Government to change the laws to allow disclosure of U.S. customers' names?
Did you find that some Credit Suisse bankers helped refer U.S. customers to intermediaries who advised them to transfer their U.S. assets to foreign shell companies?
A total of 800. All right. Now, you are saying that these were the people who had special training?
I have indicated that we hope that treaty will get ratified, but it has its limits, and it does not apply to thousands of accounts of people who owe us money.
The American public is angry about offshore tax abuse--efforts by well-off Americans to evade their U.S. tax obligations by hiding money offshore.
Swiss secrecy protections is preventing us from going after behavior which is criminal behavior, allegedly, and is this going to be cured by the treaty?
It is an unacceptable explanation. That is their explanation. It should not be your explanation.
It is all about the names. It is not about the hints. It is not about a treasure hunt.
I will tell you, the $6 billion that was produced was the result of a tough enforcement action that worked.
Responses of the Department of Justice to supplemental questions for the record from Senator Carl Levin.
I mean, you were very much aware of it, that there was an external released figure that is different from what you were showing internally. Why?
It is not a detail when you say positive results, black and white, from Switzerland, albeit, seasonal slow-down.





