Order of Forfeiture and Preliminary Order of Forfeiture for Specific Assets — United States v. Emmet Bowens (Dkt. 247)

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Document 247, filed April 2, 2026 in Case No. 6:21-cr-141-RBD-NWH in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division, is an Order of Forfeiture and Preliminary Order of Forfeiture for Specific Assets in United States of America v. Emmet Bowens. It grants the United States' motion (Doc. 245), finds at least $739,582.50 in proceeds was obtained through the wire fraud scheme to which he pled guilty, and orders forfeiture in that amount. It condemns approximately $250,610.82, $250,668.76 and $115,321.18 seized from three Barclays Bank accounts. It allows the United States to seek substitute assets under 21 U.S.C. § 853(p), sets a 30-day petition process for third parties and says the order becomes final as to the defendant at sentencing.

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Case 6:21-cr-00141-RBD-NWH Document 247 Filed 04/02/26 Page 1 of 4 PageID 937

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
ORLANDO DIVISION

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

v. Case No. 6:21-cr-141-RBD-NWH

EMMET BOWENS

ORDER OF FORFEITURE AND PRELIMINARY
ORDER OF FORFEITURE FOR SPECIFIC ASSETS

THIS CAUSE comes before the Court upon the United States Motion

(Doc. 245) for:

1. an order of forfeiture against the defendant in the amount of at
least $739,582.50; and

2. a Preliminary Order of Forfeiture for the following property as
direct assets:

a. approximately $250,610.82 seized from Barclays Bank
account number 130006679467 held in the name of
Emmet Bowens;

b. approximately $250,668.76 seized from Barclays Bank
account number 130006698297 held in the name of
Emmet Bowens; and

c. approximately $115,321.18 seized from Barclays Bank
account number 130006698303 held in the name of
Emmet Bowens.

Being fully advised of the relevant facts, the Court hereby finds that at least

$739,582.50 in proceeds was obtained by the defendant as a result of his
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participation in the wire fraud scheme, to which the defendant has pled guilty.

The Court further finds that the United States has established the requisite

nexus between the funds seized from the accounts more fully described above,

and the wire fraud scheme and money laundering offenses (Counts Four through

Six), to which the defendant has pled guilty.

Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that for

good cause shown, the United States’ motion (Doc. 245) is GRANTED.

It is FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 981(a)(1)(C), 28

U.S.C. § 2461(c), and Fed. R. Crim. P. 32.2(b)(2), the defendant shall be held liable

for an order of forfeiture in the amount of $739,582.50.

It is FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 981(a)(1)(C),

982(a)(1), 28 U.S.C. § 2461(c), and Fed. R. Crim. P. 32.2(b)(2), the defendant’s right,

title, and interest in the assets more fully identified above are condemned and

forfeited to the United States for disposition according to law.

It is FURTHER ORDERED that, because some of the $739,582.50 in

proceeds was dissipated by the defendant, the United States may seek, as

substitute assets, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853(p), as incorporated by 28 U.S.C. §

2461(c), and Rule 32.2(e)(1)(B), forfeiture of any of the defendant’s property up to

the value of $739,582.50, including but not limited to, the assets identified above.

It is FURTHER ORDERED that:
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1. The United States will provide written notice to all third parties

known to have an alleged legal interest in the assets and will publish notice on the

internet at www.forfeiture.gov.

2. That any person, other than Emmet Bowens, who has or claims any

right, title or interest in the assets must file a petition with this Court for a hearing

to adjudicate the validity of their alleged interest in the assets. The petition should

be mailed to the Clerk of the United States District Court, Orlando Division, 401

W. Central Blvd., Suite 1200, Orlando, Florida 32801-0120, within 30 days of the

final publication of notice or of receipt of actual notice, whichever is earlier.

3. The petition shall be signed by the petitioner under penalty of perjury

and shall set forth the nature and extent of the petitioner's right, title or interest in

the forfeited assets, the time and circumstances of the petitioner=s acquisition of

the right, title or interest in assets and any additional facts surrounding the

petitioner's claim and the relief sought.

4. After receipt of the petition by the Court, the Court will set a hearing

to determine the validity of the petitioner’s alleged interest in the assets.

5. That upon adjudication of all third-party interests in the assets this

Court will enter a Final Order of Forfeiture in which all interests will be addressed.

It is FURTHER ORDERED that, at sentencing, this order shall become a

final order of forfeiture as to the defendant. Once final, the net proceeds from the
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forfeiture of the assets identified above will be credited to and reduce the amount

the United States shall be entitled to forfeit as substitute assets pursuant to 21

U.S.C. § 853(p).

The Court retains jurisdiction to address any third-party claim that may be

asserted in these proceedings, to enter any further order necessary for the

forfeiture and disposition of such property, and to order any other substitute

assets forfeited to the United States up to the amount of the order of forfeiture.

DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers in Orlando, Florida, on April 2,

2026.

Copies to:
Nicole M. Andrejko, AUSA
Counsel of Record

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