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United States sues New Zealand couple for $3.6 million in willful FBAR penalties

United States v. James L. Barribeau. NO. 1:25-CV-03888. District Court for the District of Columbia

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Nov 12, 2025
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The Justice Department seeks over $3.6 million from James Barribeau and Catherine Solomon for failing to report multiple overseas bank accounts from 2005 to 2012, alleging willful FBAR violations.

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The United States filed suit in the District of Columbia to collect unpaid civil penalties under 31 U.S.C. §5321(a)(5). The complaint alleges both defen…

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