Which potential action can the U.S. take under the USA PATRIOT ACT pursuant to the issuance seizure warrant?

Bank A is a non-United States (U.S.) bank that has $5 million in a correspondent account at a bank in New York City. The Worldwide Terrorist Syndicate (WTS) has $1 million in its account at a non-US branch of Bank A. The U.S. government has initiated forfeiture action against the WTS.

Which potential action can the U.S. take under the USA PATRIOT ACT pursuant to the issuance seizure warrant?

A. Seize Bank A’s $5 million correspondent account in the U.S.

B. Seize WTS’ $1 million account at the non-U.S. branch of Bank A.

C. Seize $1 million from Bank A’s correspondent account in the U.S.

D. Seize $5 million from the non-U.S. branch of Bank A where the WTS’ account is located.

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Answer: C