Plea Agreement — United States v. Reazuddin (Dkt. 42, W.D. Mo.)

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A Plea Agreement in United States of America v. Mirza Michael Reazuddin, Case No. 23-00067-01-CR-W-BP, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, filed February 5, 2024. The defendant, represented by David E. McDonald, agrees to plead guilty to Counts Four and Five of the Indictment, charging Wire Fraud and Money Laundering under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1343 & 1957. The agreement states that it binds only the defendant and the United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. Its factual basis describes monetary transactions with the loan funds, and further sections address forfeiture of assets and the preparation of the presentence report.

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
                           WESTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI
                                  WESTERN DIVISION

 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

                             Plaintiff,

        Vv.                                   Case No. 23-00067-01-CR-W-BP

 MIRZA REAZUDDIN,

                             Defendant.

                                  PLEA AGREEMENT

       Pursuant to Rule 11(c)(1)(B) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, the parties

described below have entered into the following plea agreement:

       1.     The Parties. The parties to this agreement are the United States Attorney’s Office

for the Western District of Missouri (otherwise referred to as “the Government” or “the United

States”), represented by Teresa A. Moore, United States Attorney, and Paul S. Becker, Assistant

United States Attorney, and the defendant, Mirza Reazuddin (“the defendant”), represented by

David E. McDonald.

       The defendant understands and agrees that this plea agreement is only between him and

the United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, and that it does not bind any other

federal, state, or local prosecution authority or any other government agency, unless otherwise

specified in this agreement.

       2.     Defendant’s Guilty Plea,     The defendant agrees to plead guilty to Counts

Four and Five of the Indictment charging him with a violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 1343 & 1957,

that is, Wire Fraud, and Money Laundering. By entering into this plea agreement, the defendant

admits that he knowingly committed these offenses, and is in fact guilty of these offenses.

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The defendant further admits to the Allegation of Forfeiture, and agrees to a money
judgment of $804,100, representing proceeds he personally obtained in connection with the
scheme alleged Count Four, and forfeiture of the property described in the Bill of Particulars,

The defendant further agrees to pay restitution in the amount of $804,100 to the Small
Business Administration, tepresenting the total fraud loss associated with the wire fraud scheme
to which he is pleading guilty.

3. Factual Basis for Guilty Plea, The parties agree that the facts constituting the

offense to which he is pleading guilty are as follows:

Mirza Michael Reazuddin was a partner in a hotel operation called Grandview Hotel, LLC
(GVH) established in 2013. Reazuddin was 25% owner and Cody Nguyen was the 75% owner.
Later, another partner was added and Nguyen became a 50% owner, Reazuddin 25% and
Tuan Nguyen 25%,

GVH ceased operations at the end of the first quarter of 2018. CT Hospitality, Inc. dba Best
Host Inn Plaza took over operations of the hotel until it ultimately closed on December 31, 2021,
Reazuddin was not part of the operations of the Kansas City hotel.

On June 25, 2020, Reazuddin, on behalf of Grandview Hotel, LLC, applied for a PPP loan
in the amount of $384,100. Reazuddin made numerous false statements on the application,
including stating that he had 85% ownership, an average monthly payroll of $148,680, and agreed
that he would use the proceeds for permissible purposes, primarily payroll. Defendant Reazuddin
submitted false documents in support of the application, including:

* 2019 and 2020 Forms 941, Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return for

Grandview Hotel located at 5701 Longview Rd., Kansas City, MO;

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¢ a 2019 Form 940, Employer’s Annual Federal Unemployment Tax Return
for Grandview Hotel located at 5701 Longview Rd., Kansas City, MO;

® a 2019 Form W — 3 Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements for Grandview
Hotel; and

« a2019, Form 1065, U.S. Return of Partnership Income for Grandview Hotel.

All of these documents were false and fraudulent and not filed with the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS).

The loan was funded by a wire transfer on July 14, 2020, and deposited into a Wells Fargo
account with Reazuddin as the sole signatory on the account. Thereafter, the money was
transferred out to other accounts controlled by Reazuddin.

On January 26, 2021, Reazuddin, on behalf of GVH, applied for a second draw of PPP
funding in the amount of $420,000, Reazuddin made similar false statements on this application.
The application stated that Grandview Hotel, LLC, was an operating business with an average
monthly payroll of $120,000. In fact, Grandview Hotel, LLC, ceased business operations on or
about March 2018.

The loan was funded by wire transfer on February 22, 2021, and deposited into the same
Wells Fargo account. Thereafter, the money was transferred out to other accounts controlled by
Reazuddin.

The defendant Mirza Michael Reazuddin also did knowingly engage in the following
monetary transactions by, through and to a financial institution, affecting interstate commerce,

in criminally derived property of a value greater than $10,000:

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Date Monetary Transaction from Wells Fargo Bank account number
XXX7761
07/14/2020 $100,000 wire transfer to Wells Fargo Bank account number XXX 8958
07/14/2020 $100,000 wire transfer to Wells Fargo Bank account number XXX 8958
07/31/2020 $150,000 wire transfer to Wells Fargo Bank account number XXX 0940
07/31/2020 $20,000 wire transfer to Wells Fargo Bank account number XX X0957
05/12/2021 $200,000 wire transfer to Wells Fargo Bank account number XX X9231
05/12/2021 $200,000 wire transfer to Wells Fargo Bank account number XXX9231
05/12/2021 $15,000 wire transfer to Wells Fargo Bank account number XXX9231

Allegation of Forfeiture

Reazuddin admits and agrees that $804,100 represents proceeds he personally obtained in
connection with the wire fraud scheme alleged Count Four.

Reazuddin further admits and agrees that the real property identified in the Bill of
Particulars filed in this case, and listed in paragraph 6(i)(2) below, constitutes or is derived from
proceeds he obtained directly and indirectly as a result of the wire fraud scheme alleged in
Count Four, and/or was property involved in the money laundering activity alleged in Count Five
or is traceable to such property, and is therefore subject to forfeiture.

4, Use of Factual Admissions and Relevant Conduct. The defendant acknowledges,

understands and agrees that the admissions contained in Paragraph 3 and other portions of this plea
agreement will be used for the purpose of determining his guilt and advisory sentencing range
under the United States Sentencing Guidelines (“U.S.S.G.”), including the calculation of the
defendant’s offense level in accordance with U.S.S.G. § 1B1.3(a)(2).

5. Statutory Penalties. The defendant understands that upon his plea of guilty to

wire fraud, Count Four of the Indictment, the maximum penalty the Court may impose is not more
than twenty (20) years of imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, three (3) years of supervised release,
and a $100 mandatory special assessment which must be paid in full at the time of sentencing. The

defendant also understands that the maximum penalty the Court may impose for money laundering

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is not more than 10 years imprisonment, $250,000 fine, three years supervised release, and a $100

mandatory special assessment.

6.

Sentencing Procedures. The defendant acknowledges, understands and agrees

to the following:

a. in determining the appropriate sentence, the Court will consult and
consider the United States Sentencing Guidelines promulgated by the United States
Sentencing Commission; these Guidelines, however, are advisory in nature, and the
Court may impose a sentence either less than or greater than the defendant’s
applicable Guidelines range, unless the sentence imposed is “unreasonable”;

b. the Court will determine the defendant’s applicable Sentencing
Guidelines range at the time of sentencing;

C. in addition to a sentence of imprisonment, the Court may impose
aterm of supervised release of up to three years; that the Court must impose a
period of supervised release if a sentence of imprisonment of more than one year
is imposed;

d. if the defendant violates a condition of his supervised release,
the Court may revoke his supervised release and impose an additional period
of imprisonment of up to two years without credit for time previously spent on
supervised release. In addition to a new term of imprisonment, the Court also may
impose a new period of supervised release, the length of which cannot exceed one
year, less the term of imprisonment imposed upon revocation of the defendant’s
first supervised release;

e. the Court may impose any sentence authorized by law, including a
sentence that is outside of, or departs from, the applicable Sentencing Guidelines
range;

f. any sentence of imprisonment imposed by the Court will not allow for
parole; and

g. the defendant may not withdraw his guilty pleas solely because
of the nature or length of the sentence imposed by the Court.

h. The defendant agrees that the United States may institute civil,
judicial or administrative forfeiture proceedings against all forfeitable assets in
which the defendant has an interest, and that he will not contest any such forfeiture
proceedings.

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i. The defendant agrees to forfeit all interests he owns or over which
he exercises control, directly or indirectly, in any asset that is subject to forfeiture
to the United States either directly or as a substitute for property that was subject to
forfeiture but is no longer available for the reasons set forth in 21 U.S.C. § 853(p),
including but not limited to the following specific property:

(1) money judgment in the amount of $804,100, representing proceeds he
personally obtained in connection with the wire fraud scheme alleged
Count Four; and

(2) the real property known as 1925 Severbrook Place, Lawrenceville,
Georgia, together with all its buildings, appurtenances, and
improvements, described as: All that tract or parcel of land lying and
being in Land Lot 83, of the 7th District, Gwinnett County, Georgia,
being Lot 71, Block A, Clairemont F.K.A, Sever Creek, as per plat
recorded in Plat Book 107, Page 300, and 108, Page 1, Gwinnett
County, Georgia records, said plat being incorporated herein and made
a part hereof by reference.

With respect to any asset which the defendant has agreed to forfeit, the defendant
waives any constitutional and statutory challenges in any manner (including direct
appeal, habeas corpus, or any other means) to any forfeiture carried out in
accordance with this plea agreement on any grounds, including that the forfeiture
constitutes an excessive fine or punishment under the Eighth Amendment to the
United States Constitution.

j. The defendant agrees to fully and truthfully disclose the existence,
nature and location of all assets forfeitable to the United States, either directly or as
a substitute asset, in which he, his co-defendants and his co-conspirators have or
had any direct or indirect financial interest, or exercise or exercised control, directly
or indirectly, during the period from July 14, 2020, to the present. The defendant
also agrees to fully and completely assist the United States in the recovery and
forfeiture of all such forfeitable assets.

k, The defendant agrees to take all necessary steps to comply with the
forfeiture matters set forth herein before his sentencing.

7. Government’s Agreements. Based upon evidence in its possession at this time, the

United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri, as part of this plea agreement,
agrees not to bring any additional charges against defendant for any federal criminal offenses

related to the submission of a false PPP loan application listed above for which it has venue, and

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which arose out of the defendant’s conduct described above. The government also agrees, at the
time of sentencing, to move to dismiss Counts One, Two, Three, and Counts Six — Eleven of
the indictment.

The defendant understands that this plea agreement does not foreclose any prosecution for
an act of murder or attempted murder, an act or attempted act of physical or sexual violence against
the person of another, or a conspiracy to commit any such acts of violence or any criminal activity
of which the United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri has no knowledge.

The defendant recognizes that the United States’ agreement to forego prosecution of all the
criminal offenses with which the defendant might be charged is based solely on the promises made
by the defendant in this agreement. If the defendant breaches this plea agreement, the United States
retains the right to proceed with the original charges and any other criminal violations established
by the evidence. The defendant expressly waives his right to challenge the initiation of the
dismissed or additional charges against him if he breaches this agreement. The defendant expressly
waives his right to assert a statute of limitations defense if the dismissed or additional charges are
initiated against him following a breach of this agreement. The defendant further understands and
agrees that if the Government elects to file additional charges against him following his breach of
this plea agreement, he will not be allowed to withdraw his guilty plea.

8. Preparation of Presentence Report. The defendant understands the United

States will provide to the Court and the United States Probation Office a government version of
the offense conduct. This may include information concerning the background, character, and
conduct of the defendant, including the entirety of his criminal activities. The defendant
understands these disclosures are not limited to the counts to which he has pleaded guilty. The

United States may respond to comments made or positions taken by the defendant or the

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defendant’s counsel and to correct any misstatements or inaccuracies. The United States further
reserves its right to make any recommendations it deems appropriate regarding the disposition of
this case, subject only to any limitations set forth in this plea agreement. The United States and the
defendant expressly reserve the right to speak to the Court at the time of sentencing pursuant to
Rule 32(i)(4) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.

9, Withdrawal of Plea. Either party reserves the right to withdraw from this

plea agreement for any or no reason at any time prior to the entry of the defendant’s pleas of guilty
and its formal acceptance by the Court. In the event of such withdrawal, the parties will be restored
to their pre-plea agreement positions to the fullest extent possible. However, after the pleas
have been formally accepted by the Court, the defendant may withdraw his pleas of guilty
only ifthe Court rejects the plea agreement or if the defendant can show a fair and just reason
for requesting the withdrawal. The defendant understands that if the Court accepts his pleas of
guilty and this plea agreement but subsequently imposes a sentence that is outside the
defendant’s applicable Sentencing Guidelines range or imposes a sentence that the defendant does
not expect, like or agree with, he will not be permitted to withdraw his pleas of guilty.

10. Agreed Guidelines Applications. With respect to the application of the
Sentencing Guidelines to this case, the parties stipulate and agree as follows:

a. The Sentencing Guidelines do not bind the Court and are advisory
in nature. The Court may impose a sentence that is either above or below the
defendant’s applicable Guidelines range, provided the sentence imposed is not

“unreasonable”;

b. The applicable Guidelines sections for the offense of conviction
are U.S,S.G. §§ 2B1.1(a)(1), and 2B1.1(b)(1)(H), which provides for a base offense

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level of 7; and a 14-level increase for a loss more than $555,000 and less
than $1,500,000; and U.S.S.G. §§ 2S1.1(a)(1) & (b)(2)(A), increase by I level;!
The parties do not agree on any other enhancements.

C The defendant has admitted his guilt and clearly accepted
responsibility for his actions and has assisted authorities in the investigation or
prosecution of his own misconduct by timely notifying authorities of his intention
to enter a plea of guilty, thereby permitting the Government to avoid preparing
for trial and permitting the Government and the Court to allocate their resources
efficiently. Therefore, he is entitled to a three-level reduction pursuant to
§ 3El.1(a) & (b) of the Sentencing Guidelines. The Government, at the time of
sentencing, will file a written motion with the Court to that effect, unless the
defendant (1) fails to abide by all of the terms and conditions of this plea agreement
and his pretrial release; or (2) attempts to withdraw his guilty plea, violates the law,
or otherwise engages in conduct inconsistent with his acceptance of responsibility;

d. The parties agree that the Court will determine his applicable
criminal history category after receipt of the presentence investigation report
prepared by the United States Probation Office;

e. The defendant understands that the estimate of the parties with
respect to the Guidelines computation set forth in the subsections of this paragraph
does not bind the Court or the United States Probation Office with respect to the
appropriate Guidelines levels. Additionally, the failure of the Court to accept these
stipulations will not, as outlined in Paragraph 9 of this plea agreement, provide the
defendant with a basis to withdraw his pleas of guilty;

f. The United States agrees not to seek an upward departure from the
Guidelines or a sentence outside the Guidelines range. The defendant may seek
adownward departure from the Guidelines or a sentence outside the
Guidelines range. The agreement by the government to not seek a departure
from the Guidelines is not binding upon the Court or the United States Probation
Office and the Court may impose any sentence authorized by law, including
any sentence outside the applicable Guidelines range that is not “unreasonable”;

g. The defendant consents to judicial fact-finding by a preponderance
of the evidence for all issues pertaining to the determination of the defendant’s
sentence, including the determination of any mandatory minimum sentence
(including the facts that support any specific offense characteristic or other
enhancement or adjustment), and any legally authorized increase above the normal
statutory maximum. The defendant waives any right to a jury determination beyond

‘! The defendant may also qualify for a two level decrease in the offense level as an
“Adjustment for Certain Zero-Point Offenders”, U.S.S.G. § 4C1.1, effective November 1, 2023.
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a reasonable doubt of all facts used to determine and enhance the sentence imposed
and waives any right to have those facts alleged in the indictment. The defendant
also agrees that the Court, in finding the facts relevant to the imposition of sentence,
may consider any reliable information, including hearsay;

h. The defendant understands and agrees that the factual admissions
contained in Paragraph 3 of this plea agreement, and any admissions that he will
make during his plea colloquy, support the imposition of the agreed-upon
Guidelines calculations contained in this agreement.

1l. Effect of Non-Agreement on Guidelines Applications. The parties understand,

acknowledge and agree that there are no agreements between the parties with respect to any
Sentencing Guidelines issues other than those specifically listed in Paragraph 10, and its
subsections. As to any other Guidelines issues, the parties are free to advocate their respective
positions at the sentencing hearing.

12, Change in Guidelines Prior to Sentencing, The defendant agrees that if any

applicable provision of the Guidelines changes after the execution of this plea agreement, then any
request by defendant to be sentenced pursuant to the new Guidelines will make this plea agreement
voidable by the United States at its option. If the Government exercises its option to void the plea
agreement, the United States may charge, reinstate, or otherwise pursue any and all criminal
charges that could have been brought but for this plea agreement.

13. Government’s Reservation of Rights. The defendant understands that the

United States expressly reserves the right in this case to:

a. oppose or take issue with any position advanced by defendant at the
sentencing hearing which might be inconsistent with the provisions of this plea
agreement;

b. comment on the evidence supporting the charges in the indictment;

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C. oppose any arguments and requests for relief the defendant might
advance on an appeal from the sentences imposed and that the United States
remains free on appeal or collateral proceedings to defend the legality and propriety
of the sentence actually imposed, even if the Court chooses not to follow any
recommendation made by the United States; and

d. oppose any post-conviction motions for reduction of sentence, or
other relief.

14. Waiver of Constitutional Rights. The defendant, by pleading guilty,

acknowledges that he has been advised of, understands, and knowingly and voluntarily waives the
following rights:
a. the right to plead not guilty and to persist in a plea of not guilty;

b, the right to be presumed innocent until his guilt has been established
beyond a reasonable doubt at trial;

c. the right to a jury trial, and at that trial, the right to the effective
assistance of counsel;

d, the right to confront and cross-examine the witnesses who testify
against him;

e. the right to compel or subpoena witnesses to appear on his behalf;
and
f. the right to remain silent at trial, in which case his silence may not

be used against him.

The defendant understands that by pleading guilty, he waives or gives up those rights and
that there will be no trial. The defendant further understands that if he pleads guilty, the Court
may ask him questions about the offense or offenses to which he pleaded guilty, and if the
defendant answers those questions under oath and in the presence of counsel, his answers may

later be used against him in a prosecution for perjury or making a false statement. The defendant

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also understands he has pleaded guilty to a felony offense and, as a result, will lose his right to

possess a firearm or ammunition and might be deprived of other rights, such as the right to vote or

register to vote, hold public office, or serve on a jury.

15. Waiver of Appellate and Post-Conviction Rights.

a. The defendant acknowledges, understands and agrees that by
pleading guilty pursuant to this plea agreement he waives his right to appeal or
collaterally attack a finding of guilt following the acceptance of this plea agreement,
except on grounds of (1) ineffective assistance of counsel; or (2) prosecutorial
misconduct.

b. The defendant expressly waives his right to appeal his sentence,
directly or collaterally, on any ground except claims of (1) ineffective assistance of
counsel; (2) prosecutorial misconduct; or (3) an illegal sentence. An “illegal
sentence” includes a sentence imposed in excess of the statutory maximum, but
does not include less serious sentencing errors, such as a misapplication of the
Sentencing Guidelines, an abuse of discretion, or the imposition of an unreasonable
sentence. However, if the United States exercises its right to appeal the sentence
imposed as authorized by 18 U.S.C. § 3742(b), the defendant is released from this
waiver and may, as part of the Government’s appeal, cross-appeal his sentence as
authorized by 18 U.S.C. § 3742(a) with respect to any issues that have not been
stipulated to or agreed upon in this agreement.

16. Financial Obligations. By entering into this plea agreement, the defendant

represents that he understands and agrees to the following financial obligations:

a, Defendant agrees that restitution is due and payable immediately
after the judgment is entered and is subject to immediate enforcement, in full, by
the United States. If the Court imposes a schedule of payments, Defendant agrees
that the schedule of payments is a schedule of the minimum payment due, and that
the payment schedule does not prohibit or limit the methods by which the United
States may immediately enforce the judgment in full.

b. The defendant will fully and truthfully disclose all assets and
property in which he has any interest, or over which the defendant exercises control
directly or indirectly, including assets and property held by a spouse, nominee, or
other third party. The defendant’s disclosure obligations are ongoing and are in
force from the execution of this agreement until the defendant has satisfied the
restitution order in full.

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c. Within 10 days of the execution of this plea agreement, at the request
of the USAO, the defendant agrees to execute and submit (1) a Tax Information
Authorization form; (2) an Authorization to Release Information; (3) a completed
financial disclosure statement; and (4) copies of financial information that
the defendant submits to the U.S. Probation Office. The defendant understands that
compliance with these requests will be taken into account when the United States
makes a recommendation to the Court regarding the defendant’s acceptance of
responsibility.

d. The defendant hereby authorizes the USAO to obtain a credit report
pertaining to him to assist the USAO in evaluating the defendant’s ability to satisfy
any financial obligations imposed as part of the sentence.

e. The defendant understands that a Special Assessment will be
imposed as part of the sentence in this case. The defendant promises to pay the
Special Assessment of $200 by submitting a satisfactory form of payment to the
Clerk of the Court prior to appearing for the sentencing proceeding in this case. The
defendant agrees to provide the Clerk’s receipt as evidence of his fulfillment of this
obligation at the time of sentencing.

f. The defendant certifies that he has made no transfer of assets or
property for the purpose of (1) evading financial obligations created by this
Agreement; (2) evading obligations that may be imposed by the Court; nor
(3) hindering efforts of the USAO to enforce such financial obligations. Moreover,
the defendant promises that he will make no such transfers in the future.

g. In the event the United States learns of any misrepresentation in the
financial disclosure statement, or of any asset in which the defendant had an interest
at the time of this plea agreement that is not disclosed in the financial disclosure
statement, and in the event such misrepresentation or nondisclosure changes the
estimated net worth of the defendant by $10,000 or more, the United States may at
its option: (1) choose to be relieved of its obligations under this plea agreement; or
(2) let the plea agreement stand, collect the full forfeiture, restitution, and fines
imposed by any criminal or civil judgment, and also collect 100% of the
value of any previously undisclosed assets. The defendant agrees not to contest any
collection of such assets. In the event the United States opts to be relieved of its
obligations under this plea agreement, the defendant’s previously entered pleas of
guilty shall remain in effect and cannot be withdrawn.

17. Waiver of FOIA Request. The defendant waives all of his rights, whether asserted

directly or by a representative, to request or receive, or to authorize any third party to request

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or receive, from any department or agency of the United States any records pertaining to the
investigation or prosecution of this case including, without limitation, any records that may be
sought under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, or the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C,
§ 552a.

18. Waiver of Claim for Attorney’s Fees. The defendant waives all of his claims

under the Hyde Amendment, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, for attorney’s fees and other litigation expenses
arising out of the investigation or prosecution of this matter.

19. Defendant’s Breach of Plea Agreement. If the defendant commits any crimes,
violates any conditions of release or violates any term of this plea agreement between the signing
of this plea agreement and the date of sentencing, or fails to appear for sentencing, or if the
defendant provides information to the Probation Office or the Court that is intentionally
misleading, incomplete, or untruthful, or otherwise breaches this plea agreement, the United States
will be released from its obligations under this agreement. The defendant, however, will remain
bound by the terms of the agreement, and will not be allowed to withdraw his plea of guilty.

The defendant also understands and agrees that in the event he violates this plea agreement,
all statements made by him to law enforcement agents subsequent to the execution of this
plea agreement, any testimony given by him before a grand jury or any tribunal or any leads from
such statements or testimony shall be admissible against him in any and all criminal proceedings.
The defendant waives any rights that he might assert under the United States Constitution, any
statute, Rule 11(f) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 410 of the Federal Rules of
Evidence, or any other federal rule that pertains to the admissibility of any statements made by

him subsequent to this plea agreement.

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20. Defendant’s Representations. The defendant acknowledges that he has entered

into this plea agreement freely and voluntarily after receiving the effective assistance, advice and
approval of counsel. The defendant acknowledges that he is satisfied with the assistance
of counsel, and that counsel has fully advised him of his rights and obligations in connection with
this plea agreement. The defendant further acknowledges that no threats or promises, other than
the promises contained in this plea agreement, have been made by the United States, the Court, his
attorneys or any other party to induce him to enter his plea of guilty.

21. NoUndisclosed Terms. The United States and defendant acknowledge and agree
that the above-stated terms and conditions, together with any written supplemental agreement that
might be presented to the Court in camera, constitute the entire plea agreement between the parties,
and that any other terms and conditions not expressly set forth in this agreement or any written
supplemental agreement do not constitute any part of the parties agreement and will not be
enforceable against either party.

22. Standard of Interpretation. The parties agree that, unless the constitutional

implications inherent in plea agreements require otherwise, this plea agreement should
be interpreted according to general contract principles and the words employed are

to be given their normal and ordinary meanings. The parties further agree that, in interpreting this

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agreement, any drafting errors or ambiguities are not to be automatically construed against
either party, whether or not that party was involved in drafting or modifying this agreement.

Teresa A. Moore
United States Attorney

Dated:

Pal'S.1 Becker
Assistant United States Attorney

I have consulted with my attorney and fully understand all my rights with respect to the
offenses charged in the information. Further, | have consulted with my attorney and fully
understand my rights with respect to the provisions of the Sentencing Guidelines. I have read this
plea agreement and carefully reviewed every part of it with my attorney. I understand this plea

agreement and I voluntarily agree to it.

Mirza Reazuddin ll
Defendant

Dated:

] am defendant Mirza Reazuddin’s attorney. I have fully explained to him the rights with
respect to the offenses charged in the information. Further, I have reviewed with him the provisions
of the Sentencing Guidelines which might apply in this case. I have carefully reviewed every part
of this plea agreement with him. To my knowledge, Mirza Reazuddin’s decision to enter into this
plea agreement is an informed and voluntary one.

Dated: / cf Y Cr en Zs ee
_7 David E. McDonald
Attorney for Defendant Mirza Reazuddin

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