Forfeiture action filed against cryptocurrency belonging to Salman Shahbaz.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Ocala
- Case #
- 2025-CA-2317
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Answer
Submit your answer and defenses to the Clerk of the Court by March 30, 2026.
- 2
Contact City Attorney
Reach out to William E. Sexton at the Ocala Police Department for guidance.
- 3
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a forfeiture action?
- A forfeiture action is a legal process where the government seeks to claim property believed to be connected to illegal activity.
- How do I respond to a court notice?
- You must file an answer and any defenses with the Clerk of the Court by the specified deadline.
- What happens if I don't respond?
- Failure to respond will result in a default judgment against you.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: Case Number: 2025-CA-2317 DIGITAL CURRENCIES CONTAINED WITHIN BINANCE ACCOUNTS BELONGING TO SALMAN SHAHBAZ TO WIT: 320,443.70 TETHERUS (USDT), 5.997762 ETHEREUM (ETH), AND 1,498.42 DOT NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Salman Shahbaz Last known Address: salmanshahbaz007@gmail.com YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a forfeiture action has been filed against the above described cryptocurrency by the Ocala Police Department. You are required to file an answer and any written defenses with the Clerk of the Court and to serve a copy of the answer and defenses on or before the 30th day of March, 2026, on William E. Sexton, City Attorney, Ocala Police Department, 110 S.E. Watula Ave, Ocala, FL 34471. Failure to file your answer and defenses will result in a default being entered against you. WITNESSED by hand and the Seal of the Court on this 11th day of February, 2026. The Honorable Gregory C. Harrell Clerk of Court Deputy Clerk
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