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Case Filing
IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF REDMONT
CIVIL ACTION
Pellanth Credit & Banking (Represented by lao19)
Plaintiff
v.
Schmuck (Minecraft Username: schmuck)
Defendant
COMPLAINT
The Plaintiff complains against the Defendant as follows:
WRITTEN STATEMENT FROM THE PLAINTIFF
This action arises from the unauthorized acquisition and retention of approximately Five Hundred Eighty Eight Thousand Dollars ($588,000) belonging to Pellanth Company through the exploitation of a vulnerability within the DemocracyCraft banking system. The funds were transferred through repeated withdrawal transactions and ultimately linked to the Defendant's account.
The conduct at issue caused significant financial harm to Pellanth Company, disrupted business operations, deprived the company of access to its property, and negatively affected a substantial number of individuals who relied upon the company’s continued operation. The Defendant has retained the benefit of funds that were neither earned nor lawfully obtained and has failed to restore those funds despite notice of the issue.
The Plaintiff therefore seeks damages resulting from the disruption caused by the Defendant's actions, and injunctive relief necessary to preserve assets pending final judgment.
I. PARTIES
1. Plaintiff Pellanth Company is a duly registered business operating within the Commonwealth of Redmont.
2. Plaintiff is represented in this matter by lao19. (consent provided below)
3. Defendant Schmuck, Minecraft username "schmuck," is a player subject to the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Redmont and the authority of this Court.
II. FACTS
1. Pellanth Company maintained substantial funds within the DemocracyCraft banking system for the purpose of conducting lawful business operations.
2. On or about June 23, 2026, a series of abnormal and unauthorized withdrawal transactions were recorded within the banking system. These transactions occurred repeatedly and in rapid succession.
3. Transaction records show numerous withdrawals originating from firm capital accounts. Administrative records subsequently linked the destination of the transferred funds to the Defendant's account.
4. The transactions were not authorized by Pellanth Company and were not conducted pursuant to any contract, loan agreement, employment agreement, or other lawful arrangement involving Pellanth Company and the Defendant.
5. As a result of these transfers, approximately Five Hundred Eighty Eight Thousand Dollars ($588,000) was removed from the control of Pellanth Company.
6. The amount taken represented a substantial portion of company assets.The unauthorized transfers severely impaired the company's ability to conduct ordinary business operations, thus affecting approximately one hundred individuals who relied upon the company and its services.
7. Following discovery of the incident, company representatives conducted an investigation into the source and destination of the missing funds. The investigation identified repeated transactions associated with the Defendant and administrative banking records further corroborated that the Defendant's account received the disputed funds.
8. Statements made following the incident acknowledged the existence of approximately six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000) in disputed funds.
9. At no point did Pellanth Company consent to the Defendant obtaining or retaining the transferred funds.
10. The Defendant knew or reasonably should have known that the funds did not belong to him and despite notice of the dispute, the funds have not been returned in full. The Defendant continues to benefit from property rightfully belonging to Pellanth Company.
11. Plaintiff has suffered significant financial losses, operational disruption, loss of business opportunities, administrative expenses, investigative costs, and reputational harm as a result of the Defendant's conduct.
12. Unless restrained by this Court, there exists a risk that the disputed funds may be spent, transferred, concealed, dissipated, or otherwise rendered unrecoverable before final judgment.
III. CLAIMS FOR RELIEF
COUNT I – CONVERSION
1. Plaintiff incorporates all preceding allegations as though fully stated herein.
2. Plaintiff possessed a lawful ownership interest in the funds removed from its accounts.
3. Defendant exercised dominion and control over those funds.
4. Such control was inconsistent with Plaintiff's ownership rights.
5. Defendant's actions deprived Plaintiff of possession, use, and enjoyment of its property.
6. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's conduct, Plaintiff suffered substantial damages.
7. Defendant is liable for the full value of the converted property.
COUNT II – UNJUST ENRICHMENT
1. Plaintiff incorporates all preceding allegations as though fully stated herein.
2. Defendant received a substantial financial benefit.
3. The benefit was obtained through transfers not authorized by Plaintiff.
4. Defendant's retention of those funds would be inequitable and contrary to principles of fairness and justice.
COUNT III – INTERFERENCE WITH BUSINESS OPERATIONS
1. Plaintiff incorporates all preceding allegations as though fully stated herein.
2. Defendant's conduct directly disrupted the ordinary operations of Pellanth Company.
3. The loss of funds impaired the company's ability to conduct business, meet obligations, and provide services.
4. The disruption affected approximately one hundred individuals connected to the company's operations.
5. Plaintiff suffered economic losses and operational damages as a direct result of Defendant's actions.
IV. PRAYER FOR RELIEF
The Plaintiff seeks the following from the Court:
Compensatory damages for loss of business to PC&B clients in an amount not less than Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000).
Consequential damages of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) for worsening conditions caused by this theft.
Punitive damages for the theft in the amount of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000)
Any additional relief the Court deems just, proper, and equitable.
EVIDENCE
Exhibit A – Transaction ledger showing repeated capital withdrawal transactions. P-002s through to P-007s
Exhibit B – Administrative banking panel identifying the Defendant's account as recipient of the disputed funds. P-002 through P-007s
Exhibit C – Statements acknowledging the existence of approximately $600,000 in disputed funds. P-001s
By making this submission, I agree I understand the penalties of lying in court and the fact that I am subject to perjury should I knowingly make a false statement in court.
DATED: This 28th day of August 2026
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