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Originally Posted by RawAlex
Webby, you are correct. HOWEVER, neteller was the transaction method for the money for gambling to move from the US to the casinos in question. Therefore, they were part of a business transaction that happened in the US, and therefore are bound by US law for those transactions.
If neteller had not accepted money for gambling from US customers, they would not have an issue, because moving money from the UK to an offshore casino, example, isn't subject to US law. They are only in trouble for the transactions that started in the US.
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Hear ya! Sure... Neteller PLC is a UK based corp and has no liability under US laws and have no business base in the US.
Basically they were remote transacting same as any other internet business. They never agreed to any US laws or the laws of any other country. There legal venue is the UK.
The fact that US domestic laws were an issue is not the responsibilty of foreign enterprises - but sure, can see there is an option for the US to arrest a couple of it's officers while on US soil - they are free to do this.