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Equatorial Guinea Brings France Before the International Court of Justice on Corruption Charges Against First Vice-President |
On June 14, 2016, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced that Equatorial Guinea had instituted proceedings against France before the Court. Equatorial Guinea’s claims arise from the... |
Michael Plachta |
32 |
8 |
2016-08-05 |
Equatorial Guinea, France |
Asset Forfeiture, Charged with Crimes, Corruption, International Courts, International Crimes, International Criminal and Comparative Law, International Law, Money Laundering, Sovereignty, Warrants |
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Malaysia Extradites Lebanese National to the U.S. on Currency Counterfeiting Charges |
On July 22, 2016, Louay Ibrahim Hussain made his initial appearance in the United States Court for the Eastern District of New York before U.S. Magistrate Judge Lois Bloom in connection with his... |
Bruce Zagaris |
32 |
8 |
2016-08-05 |
Lebanon, Malaysia, United States |
Comparative and International Law, Counterfeiting, Extradition, International Cooperation, Investigation, Undercover Operations |
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European Union Adopts Directive on Legal Aid in Criminal Proceedings and in European Arrest Warrant Proceedings |
On July 7, 2016, the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), agreed to adopt the Legal Aid Directive by a vote of 44 to 1. The amended text was presented... |
Michael Plachta |
32 |
8 |
2016-08-05 |
European Union |
Administration of Justice, Arrest, Civil Rights, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, European Commission, European Union, Legal Ethics, Legislation, Warrants |
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London: “The Money Laundering Capital of the World” |
The UK has developed a huge body of law designed to prevent and punish money laundering. In the 30 years since its first anti-money laundering (AML) statute, the Drug Trafficking Offences Act 1986,... |
Monty Raphael QC |
32 |
8 |
2016-08-05 |
United Kingdom |
Comparative and International Law, Compliance, Corruption, Counter-terrorism, Financial Crimes, Financial Enforcement, Financial Supervision, Money Laundering, Offshore Banking, Offshore trusts, Oversight, Policy/Directives, Transparency |
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European Parliament's Special Committee Releases Its Final Report on Organized Crime |
On September 17, 2013, European Parliament’s Special Committee on Organized Crime, Corruption, and Money Laundering (CRIM) adopted its report on organized crime, corruption, and money... |
Michael Plachta |
29 |
12 |
2016-08-03 |
European Union, Europe |
Corruption, European Union, Money Laundering, Organized Crime |
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U.S., Switzerland and Japan Issue Statement on 2nd Alternative to Implement FATCA |
On June 21, 2012, the U.S. Treasury Department announced agreements with Switzerland and Japan to pursue a new alternative approach to implementing the Foreign Account Tax Compliance... |
Bruce Zagaris |
28 |
8 |
2016-08-03 |
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Economic Crimes, International Banking Supervision, International Cooperation, Tax Enforcement |
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G20 Commits to Strengthening Tax Transparency and Anti-Money Laundering Enforcement |
On June 19, 2012, at the conclusion of its meetings in Los Cabos, the G20 made declarations respect to strengthening tax transparency and anti-money laundering. |
Bruce Zagaris |
28 |
8 |
2016-08-03 |
Mexico |
FATF, Money Laundering, OECD, Transparency |
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Brazilian Anti-Money Laundering Legislation: Major Changes on the Horizon |
On June 6, 2012, the Brazilian Congress passed Draft Bill n. 209/03, which will implement major changes in Brazil’s anti-money laundering (AML) legislation and update its legal... |
Heloisa Estellita |
28 |
8 |
2016-08-03 |
Brazil |
Financial Enforcement, Money Laundering, Policy/Directives |
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Developments in Information Exchange and International Cooperation: A Swiss Perspective |
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Dr. Peter R. Altenburger |
29 |
1 |
2016-08-03 |
Switzerland, United States |
Banking Supervision, FATF, Information Exchange, Money Laundering, OECD, Tax Enforcement |
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Treasury Releases FATCA Model-II Agreement and Reveals Negotiations with 50 Jurisdictions |
On November 15, 2012, the Treasury Department released its second model Foreign Account Taxpayer Compliance Act agreement for countries to participate, which requires direct reporting of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
29 |
1 |
2016-08-03 |
United States |
Banking Supervision, Compliance, International Banking Supervision, OECD, Tax Enforcement |
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U.S. Appellate Court Holds No Right of Action for Damages against Rumsfeld and Others for Torture or Mistreatment of Military Prisoners |
On November 7, 2012, the U.S. Court of Appeals, sitting en banc, held by an 8-to-3 ruling, that there is no right of action for damages against soldiers and others in the chain of command... |
Bruce Zagaris |
29 |
1 |
2016-08-03 |
United States |
Arms Trafficking, Human Rights, Interrogation, Prisoner Rights |
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International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia Overturns Convictions of 2 Croatian Generals |
On November 16, 2012, the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia reversed by majority the convictions of Ante Gotovina and Mladen Markac for... |
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2016-08-03 |
Former Yugoslavia |
Crimes against Humanity, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, International Criminal Tribunal, Law of War |
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Wal-Mart Is Forced to Broaden Corruption Inquiries to Brazil, China and India |
On November 14, 2012, in a regulatory filing, Wal-Mart reported that its internal investigation into potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act had extended to Brazil,... |
Bruce Zagaris |
29 |
1 |
2016-08-03 |
Brazil, China, India, Mexico |
Corruption, Economic Crimes, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Investigation, Securities Exchange Commission |
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Justice Department and SEC Issue FCPA Guidance |
On November 14, 2012, the Justice Department (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued guidance on how prosecutors and regulators interpret and enforce the Foreign Corrupt... |
Bruce Zagaris |
29 |
1 |
2016-08-03 |
United States |
Corruption, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Securities Exchange Commission |
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United Kingdom Special Immigration Appeals Commission Allows Othman's Appeal to Revoke Deportation to Jordan |
On November 12, 2012, the UK Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) allowed Mohammed Othman’s appeal against the Home Secretary’s decision to refuse to revoke the deportation order against him... |
Bruce Zagaris |
29 |
1 |
2016-08-03 |
United Kingdom |
Counter-terrorism, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Deportation, Human Rights |
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Comoros Refers Israel to the International Criminal Court |
On May 14, 2013, the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the International Criminal Court (ICC) met with a delegation from the Istanbul-based Elmadag Law Firm, acting on behalf of the Government of the... |
Michael Plachta |
29 |
8 |
2016-08-03 |
Israel, Palestine, Turkey |
International Criminal Court |
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Switzerland – Draft Federal Act on the Freezing and Restitution of Ousted Potentates' Assets |
Contrary to its undeserved reputation as a safe harbour for assets of dubious origin, Switzerland has a long established tradition of facilitating the freezing, confiscation, and restitution of funds... |
Alexander Troller and Sandrine Giroud |
29 |
10 |
2016-08-03 |
Switzerland |
Asset Forfeiture, Asset Seizure, Confidentiality, Due Diligence, Freezing of Assets |
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U.S. Justice Department Makes Non-Prosecution Agreement with Liechtenstein Bank |
On July 30, 2013, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that Liechtensteinische Landesbank AG, a bank based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein (LLB-Vaduz), has agreed to enter into a non-prosecution... |
Bruce Zagaris |
29 |
10 |
2016-08-03 |
Liechtenstein |
Compliance, Disclosure, Economic Crimes, Financial Supervision, Settlement, Tax Crimes, Tax Enforcement |
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U.S. Attorney General's Right to Compel University's Compliance with Evidence Requested under MLAT Affirmed by U.S. Appellate Court |
As stated by the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (“Circuit Court”), “the origins of these proceedings law in the United Kingdom of Great Britain’s (“U.K.”) request for Petitioner... |
Bryce Kincaid |
29 |
10 |
2016-08-03 |
Ireland, United Kingdom, United States |
Crimes, International Cooperation, Treaties |
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International Enforcement Cooperation Leads to Arrest of Chinese INTERPOL Red Notice Subject in Korea |
One of China’s most wanted criminals has been arrested in Seoul following months of intelligence work and operational cooperation between the INTERPOL National Central Bureaus (NCBs) in Seoul and... |
Sara Hefny |
29 |
12 |
2016-08-03 |
China, South Korea |
INTERPOL, Intelligence, International Cooperation, Law Enforcement, Organized Crime |
