The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is moving to depose Susan Zanghi, a key figure in the ongoing legal battle against MOBE. Zanghi, identified as the finance manager for MOBE Ltd. and MOBE USA, faces allegations of directing and controlling fraudulent business practices. Her deposition is scheduled for next week.

In a departure from typical enforcement actions, the FTC filed an emergency motion, which was subsequently granted, to unfreeze $5,000 of Zanghi's assets. This sum is earmarked for limited legal representation during her deposition. Approximately $45,000 belonging to Zanghi had previously been frozen as part of a temporary restraining order against MOBE.

The FTC's motion indicated that Zanghi, a North Carolina resident, has no other apparent means to secure legal counsel. She stated she could not obtain loans from family members. The requested funds are intended to pay an attorney for a single appearance at the deposition, with the lawyer agreeing not to make a general appearance in the case afterward.

MOBE employees reportedly referred to Zanghi as "Matt Lloyd's right-hand person." Her role as finance manager placed her in charge of numerous U.S. bank and merchant accounts for MOBE USA, MOBE Training USA, and TM-USA. She was the listed point of contact for these accounts and received information regarding chargebacks filed by dissatisfied customers. Zanghi also appears on the Better Business Bureau website as a contact for MOBE Ltd.

This financial concession by the FTC is unusual in cases involving multilevel marketing schemes. Typically, frozen assets are preserved to maximize restitution for victims. Allowing a defendant to use frozen funds for legal defense, especially when those funds were allegedly obtained through fraudulent means, presents a conflict with asset preservation goals. The FTC's willingness to facilitate Zanghi's legal representation suggests her testimony is considered critical to their case against MOBE and its principal, Matt Lloyd. The information Zanghi provides could significantly impact the direction of the investigation.