which Dennis Kucinich was one of the recipients.
Link to pdf file:
http://www.spheresvcsltd.com/linked/candidates%20letter.pdfLeonard D. Wallace
4077 Harwood F
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442 U.S.A.
954.420.2999 voice 954.420.2907 fax ldw3233@msn.com
www.spheresvcsltd.com
Sent Via DHL or Priority Mail (2 7 pages)
April 25, 2007
Subject: Your Assistance in Pursuing the Bank Who Funded 9-1
Dear Candidates:
My name is Leonard D. Wallace. I am a businessman located in South Florida. During
2001, 1 was involved in a series of planned financial transactions with Citibank-
Citigroup ("Citigroup").
Letter to U. S. Presidential Candidates
April 25, 2007
Page 2 of 5
As a result of my dealings with numerous entities and individuals at Citigroup, I
obtained incriminating information against them and their executives that related to
financing international terrorism. I learned how Citigroup (headquartered at 399 Park
Avenue, New York, New York) was in the business of financing Saudi banks and their
account holders who were involved in terrorism before and after the mass murder of
nearly 3,000 innocent victims on September I I , 2001 ("9-1 I ").
I am writing to share this information with you because 1 want you to know how
Citigroup and the current administration have not sought out the truth in this matter, and
in fact, they are both guilty of a cover-up for these past five years. I believe the families
of att those who were murdered on 9-1 t by those t9 Arabs deserve an honest
examination of the real facts.
Do you think it is too much to ask for justice and closure for all of those who were so
terribly affected by the tragic events of 9-1 I? If you are the candidate who becomes
our 441h president, I pray to God you will appropriately and expeditiously put the full
weight of your office behind a real investigation.
I was brought into this spider web of greed and illegality by J. Clifford Baxter, a
business associate of mine who was at one time vice chairman of Enron. Through his
relationship with Robert Rubin in Citigroup's Chairman's Suite in New York City, in
August, 2001, 1 became privy to a series of business transactions planned by Citigroup
that I began to realize were not only illegal but also aiding international terrorism from
Saudi Arabia. I complained to Citigroup's senior executives and their board, and Cliff
told me and athers that he was gaing to expose this bank fraud af Citigroup and Saudi
banks. Then, about 30 days after my first letter to Citigroup's chairman, Cliff suddenly
died on January 18, 2002 from what is to this day still considered a very questionable
suicide.
I have enclosed a number of key documents to support what I am describing. The first
is a December 20, 200t letter to Sanfo~d Wettt (then Citigroup Chairman & CEO), along
with the 4-page Euroclear Posting Instructions that I received from Citigroup. On page
4 of that attachment there is a specific reference in Section I. of how transaction profits
are to be distributed to Type 98 accounts connected with the Saudi Arabian Bank.
(Type 98 accounts have since become widely known as conduits for financing
terrorism.)
As part of this effort to seek justice for the mass murders of 9-1 I , Kenneth R. Feinberg,
Esquire of Washington, D. C., agreed to counsel me on issues that are kept nonpartisan.
For over three years, I sent communications to no avail to Citigroup, its directors and
government officials. During this period, Citigroup went from being a highly regarded
institution known for professionalism and integrity to an often embarrassed, scandalplagued
operation whose actions were often questioned by its customers and
stockholders.
Letter to U. S. Presidential Candidates
April 25, 2007
Page 3 of 5
Finally, on February 14, 2005, 1 filed a 5-page complaint (enclosed but without
attachments) with U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. i then received a June 28,
2005 dated letter (attached) from Barry M. Sabin, the Chief of the Criminal Division of
the U.S. Department of Justice indicating that this complaint had been forwarded to Tim
McCants, the Unit Chief of the FBI's Terrorist Financing Operations Section for further
review.
For months, I waited for this investigation to take place, but I was never even
interviewed.
I wrote a number of people for help, including Florida Governor Jeb Bush, who wrote
back suggesting that I contact both Florida senators, which I did. Senator Bill Nelson
did respond to me and he included a September 5, 2006 letter from the FBI's Joseph
Billy, Acting Assistant Director of the Counterterrrorisrn Division of the National Security
Branch (see 2 pages of enclosed October 24,2006 correspondence).
Finally, l was interviewed over the telephone via some relatively short conversations by
an FBI agent from New York City. An FBI agent later told me that the Department of
Justice had called off my interviews and that it was not "important." I was told that this
came directly from Attorney General Alberto Gonzales1 office. Apparently, the events
leading up to 9-1 1 was no longer a priority. It turned out to be, so far as I know, a white
wash job.
Additionally, Richard "Bo" Dietl (New York City) has also reviewed and investigated this
matter. He twice referred to this on MSNBC's lmus in the Morning show during 2006
(January 23 and April 6). So far as I know, Citigroup did not pursue Mr. Dietl for a
retraction of his comments on television. Also, Bill Gallagher of the Niagara Falls
Reporter has written several articIes concerning this matter. His 5-page December 5,
2006 article is attached. To my knowledge, Citigroup has never asked for a retraction
of any of his articles.
Citigroup has never offered any sort of proof that they did not finance Saudi training
camps where the 19 Arabs learned how to become a synchronized group of murderers.
Some of the terrorist leaders have been detained and/or killed but others have not.. .
including their American enablers.
Concerning fighting global terrorism, just about everyone has agreed on how it's so
important "to follow the money." Well, that initiative stopped when it came time to
investigate this powerful multinational financial company.
So, where do things stand? We have a Department of Justice who somehow thinks
they have investigated my complaint. However, even though Senator Bill Nelson
interceded on my behalf, I've never seen their report.
Letter to U. S. Presidential Candidates
April 25, 2007
Page 4 of 5
And of course, this affair now falls largely on the doorstep of Alberto Gonzales, who is
now largely known for not being able to remember key information points or to find
important files. It now appears that Gonzales is a lead player in nothing short of a
criminal conspiracy. This is the same Department of Justice that Senator Arlen Specter
(R-PA) commented was "in disrepair and dysfunctional" (Sunday, April 1, 2007, during
NBC's Meet the Press). He further added how Attorney General Gonzales had "lied to
Congress," I can certainly concur with the sentiments of Senator Specter.
This cover-up of criminal misconduct has certainly been perpetrated both at 1600
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. and at Citigroup's 399 Park Avenue address
in New York City.
I have asked a number of prominent people to put pressure onto the federal
government for a real inquiry to begin. After receiving information via DHL mailings
similar to this mailing, they have all, thus far, stopped short of helping me to push for a
meaningful investigation. Copies of this correspondence are available upon request.
These people include:
King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz aCSaud of Saudi Arabia (December 2006)
Bill Gates (November 2006)
Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdul Aziz Alsaud, Saudi Arabia Ambassador to
the U.S. (November 2006)
President George H. W. Bush (November 2006)
James A. Baker IV, Esquire (October 2006)
Harold Schaitberger, General President, International Association of Fire
Fighters (September 2006)
When and how will Citigroup certify that none of the funds they managed anywhere in
the world were ever used by and or commingled with accounts by various
criminallterrorist organizations in Saudi Arabia and elsewhere prior to 9-1 1 and after?
Citigroup needs to be held to answer about their funding of international terrorism and
their related cover-up.
Who is interested in pursuing the truth in this matter? As indicated, 1 have written to all
16 currently announced U.S. presidential candidates. Additionally, via a private letter, I
have asked executives at ABC, CBS and NBC for assistance in bringing this matter to
the light of day, as well as emails that are going out within the media (see list attached).
You now know how badly this matter has been handled by both the White House and
Citigroup. As a legitimate candidate for the presidency, I trust that you agree that there
be a fair, non-partisan investigation that leaves no stone unturned, with the results
being completely publicized. This investigation would be the very least that is owed to
the many victims of 9-1 I. I see no reason why anyone should disagree with having this
investigation. If you do not agree, kindly notify by sending me your written notification.
Letter to U. S. Presidential Candidates
April 25, 2007
Page 5 of 5
I look forward to learning of your response and am available to answer any questions or
provide additional supporting information.
My goal is for the truth to prevail and that the White House and Citigroup soon be
reviewed for criminal conspiracy by the highest court in the land, the court of public
opinion.
Orliy time will tell.
Attachments:
December 20, 2001 letter to Sanford Weill (Citigroup Chairman & CEO) (5
pages)
February 14,2005 Attorney General Alberto Gonzales letter (5 pages)
June 28, 2005 letter from the Justice Department (1 page)
DVD of Bo Dietl's January 23, 2006 and April 4, 2006 remarks on MSNBC's
lmus in the Morning show
October 24, 2006 correspondence from U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, including
September 5,2006 FBI response (2 pages)
December 5, 2006 Bill Gallagher article (5 pages)
Email listings of Media Distribution List receiving this information (3 pages)