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Poker Pro in Legal Battle over Seized Cash
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July 17 - Well-known English poker pro, Carlo Citrone, is embroiled in a legal
battle over a hundreds of thousands of pounds seized in March 2004 by UK customs
officials.
The money was seized from Pradeep Bahanda, a suspected smuggler who claimed to work for Citrone as a
bodyguard, as he was attempting to board a flight
in Newcastle destined for Belgium, where Citrone was scheduled to play in a
poker tournament.
Trustees working on behalf of Citrone have requested that the courts release the
money to him to pay off debts, following the crash and subsequent bankruptcy of
his company, Avanti Fitness in 2003.
However, HM Revenue & Customs who seized the cash, have applied to the courts to
keep the money. The next hearing concerning the matter is expected to take place
in October of this year.
Last year Citrone played in the 2005 World Speed Poker Open, finishing 4th in his
heat.
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