Money-laundering scandal puts condo on block

A property ensnared in an international money-laundering scandal to which a former president of Taiwan has pleaded guilty is to be auctioned this month by the U.S. Treasury Department.

Chelsea’s Onyx

The auction of the 1,1,78-sf luxury condo in Chelsea’s Onyx, at 261 W. 28th St., is scheduled for April 23.

According to the World Bank, which cites a U.S. Justice Department press release, the sale stems from a conviction by former Taiwan President Chen Shui-Ben and his wife for bribery, embezzlement and money laundering.

Alleging that the apartment

Buying in trust, foreigners can save on taxes

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Foreign buyers who successfully cross financing hurdles then need to consider the most prudent way to hold title to real estate.

Lawyers often advise investors — whether foreign or domestic — to purchase property as a limited liability corporation (LLC).

The chief advantage is that LLCs shields their members from financial claims in excess of the value of the real estate.  In other words, an individual’s others assets are protected.

However,