[Zeke]

Re: Castroneves. His deal may have worked if the money didn't originate from the US (Penske). But, it would have taken only a tipster to set the Revenuers off in the direction of the money. Even though HC was acquitted, he still paid the tax.

And the attorney's fees and the interest.

Cliffnotes: Penske sent 5 million with no withholding to the Netherlands which in turn sent the money to a Panamanian corporation supposedly held by HC's father in the form of bearer shares. With HC's sister as business manager and his attorney both knowing the set up, it seemed like a slam dunk. Yet, he got off in a trial by jury.

The power of high profile lawyers and defendants, once again.