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Buh Arkadiy
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Publication date: 01.08.2025

Specializes in criminal defense, including white-collar crimes, cybercrime, federal cases, violent offenses, drug-related charges, as well as family, civil, medical, and immigration law. Multilingual — fluent in Russian, English, Hebrew, and Chinese, which is an advantage when working with international clients.

 

Legal Case: Protecting Money Transfers for TPS Beneficiaries

 

Category: Immigration Law, Financial Law, U.S. Banking Compliance
Attorney: Arkady Bukh 

Overview of the Case

 

Between 2022 and 2024, as U.S. banks tightened their internal monitoring systems, many individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) began facing unexpected financial challenges:

  • frozen accounts due to suspicious TPS-linked transfers
  • blocked remittances
  • fraud alerts triggered by immigration-related transaction patterns

One high-profile case involved a TPS beneficiary in the U.S. who received lawful, recurring family support from Ukraine. Despite the transactions being legal and properly documented, the bank froze the account and halted the transfers, labeling the activity as "potentially suspicious due to TPS-related patterns."

The case attracted media attention after renowned criminal and immigration attorney Arkady Bukh took over the legal defense. His strategy focused on proving lawful intent and full transparency, ultimately restoring the client's financial access.

❝All transactions were compliant with U.S. regulations and lacked any criminal element. Discriminatory treatment of TPS holders by financial institutions has no place within the American legal system.❞
— Arkady Bukh

Key Legal and Compliance Issues

 

1. Financial Compliance for Temporary Protected Status

 

Many TPS holders face over-monitoring by banks due to perceived financial risk, even when they engage in standard remittance activity.

 

2. Common Financial Risks for TPS Beneficiaries:

  • Frozen accounts from immigration-related transfers
  • Automated fraud alerts on immigrant accounts
  • Involuntary restrictions due to TPS designation
  • Lost access to critical funds during compliance reviews

3. Banking Restrictions Based on Immigration Status

 

Banks often apply automated risk flags without understanding the legal framework surrounding TPS. This leads to unwarranted account freezes and legal confusion, putting TPS holders in financially vulnerable positions.

 

Case Resolution and Outcome

 

In this case, the client regularly received funds from relatives in Ukraine to support basic needs. Due to aggressive compliance algorithms, the bank classified the remittances as high-risk, froze the account, and issued a fraud notice.

 

Attorney Actions:

  1. Filed a formal complaint with FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network)
  2. Negotiated with bank legal departments (including JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Bank of America)
  3. Obtained a written declaration from the bank acknowledging wrongful account freezing
  4. Recovered full financial access for the client

Judicial Logic Cited During Proceedings

 

During the legal hearing, Bukh drew comparisons to a previously controversial federal case involving:

Oleg Nikolaenko ("Spam King") — a defendant in a federal spam marketing case.
Nikolaenko was sentenced only to time served, signaling that U.S. courts differentiate between technical violations and criminal intent.

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Similarly, this TPS-related case illustrated that the system wrongfully assumed criminal intent based solely on immigration status.

Services Provided in the Case

 

  1. Transaction analysis to confirm full legal compliance
  2. Preparation of documentation supporting remittance legitimacy
  3.  Legal representation in direct negotiations with financial institutions
  4. Defense against fraud alerts and suspicious transaction blocks
  5. Restoring full access to frozen financial accounts
  6. Educating the client on TPS remittance best practices

Best Practices for TPS Money Transfers

 

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Use official remittance services with built-in KYC (Know Your Customer) compliance

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Always retain documentation for every transaction

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Avoid splitting large transfers into smaller amounts, which may trigger alerts

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Inform your bank proactively of your TPS designation

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Consult a lawyer if transferring amounts over $2,000

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Question

Can U.S. banks freeze accounts based on TPS status?

Відповідь

 Only if there’s suspected financial wrongdoing — TPS alone is not a legal reason for freezing accounts.

Question

How can I avoid account restrictions from overseas remittances?

Answer

Use regulated services, keep documentation, and work with a legal advisor experienced in TPS-related transaction monitoring.

Question

What should I do if my account is already frozen?

Answer

Immediately seek legal help from an attorney who specializes in immigration and financial compliance, such as Arkady Bukh.

Question

Will a blocked account impact my immigration status?

Answer

Not directly. But account restrictions can complicate your TPS renewal or USCIS processes involving financial documentation.

 

 

Висновок

This case clearly demonstrates how legal intervention can protect immigrants from automated overreach by the banking system. Attorney Arkady Bukh leveraged his deep experience in immigration and financial law to:

Reinstate banking rights for the client

Prove the legitimacy of TPS-compliant money transfers

Ensure TPS status was not used as a basis for discrimination

For all TPS holders and their families, this case is a model of how to maintain access to financial systems safely and legally. If you’re experiencing account issues tied to immigration or remittances, legal counsel is essential.

 

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