INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Commences Investigation on Behalf of The Western Union Company
Investors
WU Investors with over $250,000 in losses are encouraged to contact the Firm
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of The Western Union Company (“Western
Union” or the “Company”) (NYSE: WU) investors concerning the Company and its officers’ possible violations of federal securities laws.
On January 19, 2017, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission reported that Western Union had professed
to “aiding and abetting wire fraud” by permitting illegal money transfers to benefit human traffickers, money laundering schemes,
and otherwise enable the transfer of “dirty money.” Western Union also admitted that it was aware that its agents were covering up
money laundering transactions in order to avoid detection. And, Western Union has agreed to pay a $586 million settlement in
connection with these claims.
On this news, shares of Western Union fell over 3% on January 19, 2017.
If you purchased Western Union, have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions
concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847,
toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
Howard G. Smith, Esquire
215-638-4847
888-638-4847
howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com
www.howardsmithlaw.com
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