OSC Prosecution Against Emilia von Anhalt and Jurgen von Anhalt

For Immediate Release Before the Court OSC

News Release
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Ontario Securities
Commission


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Box 55, Suite 1900
Toronto, ON M5H 3S8
Commission des valeurs mobilières de l'Ontario

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 16, 2006


OSC Prosecution Against Emilia von Anhalt and Jurgen von Anhalt

TORONTO – At an appearance at Old City Hall on January 13, 2006, the charges against Emilia von Anhalt and Jurgen von Anhalt were adjourned to February 3, 2006 in Court Room 111 at 9:00 AM.

On May 5, 2005, the OSC charged Emilia von Anhalt and Jurgen von Anhalt with violating the Ontario Securities Act. Information concerning the charges is summarized in an OSC News Release dated May 10, 2005.

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