Lance Atkinson only fined $63,400 USD by New Zealand because he ‘co-operated with authorities

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Lance Atkinson, a prolific spammer since 2005 as part of ‘HerbalKing’ the
‘#1 worst spam gang of 2007, 2008′ according to the Spamhaus ROSKO list has been fined only $92,715 AUS (about $63,400 USD) by authorities because, according to Justice Christine French of the High Court in Christchurch, of the co-operation and candor of Lance in the early stages of the investigation.

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How To Stop a Spammer – Go After His Bank Account!

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The US Federal Trade Commission along with their counterparts in New Zealand and Australia have finally made a dent in the spam volume. As reported by the The Register and IT Brief, a two month investigation involving international cooperation has resulted in the laying of charges against Shane Atkinson …

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