Articles

E.g., 2026-09
Title Abstract Author Volume Issue Date Publishedsort ascending Geographic Identifier Subject Areas
European Court of Human Rights Delivers Its Judgment in the Hassan Case On September 16, 2014, the European Court of Human Rights – Grand Chamber delivered its judgment in the case Hassan v. the United Kingdom. Michael Plachta 30 13 2014-10-15 Iraq, United Kingdom Administration of Justice, Arrest, Compliance, Detention, European Court of Human Rights, Evidence Gathering, Fair Trial, Geneva Convention, Human Rights, International Criminal Court
European Law Enforcement Authorities Successfully Completed Operation Archimedes Between September 15-23, law enforcement authorities from 34 countries, coordinated and supported by Europol from its headquarters in The Hague, joined forces in Operation Archimedes. The operation... Michael Plachta 30 13 2014-10-15 Afghanistan, European Union Adjective Enforcement, Arrest, Asset Seizure, Border Security, Computer Crimes, Crimes, Cross-Border Communication, Cybercrime, Data Sharing, Detention, Drugs & Trafficking, Eurojust, European Union, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Human Trafficking, Illegal Importation, Information Exchange, Intelligence, International Cooperation, International Crimes, Law Enforcement, Organized Crime, Smuggle, Undercover Operations
Security Council Adopts Resolution on Foreign Terrorist Fighters On September 24, 2014, UN Security Council – acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations – unanimously adopted resolution to combat “foreign terrorist fighters”. Michael Plachta 30 13 2014-10-15 Iraq, Jordan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United States Counter-terrorism, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, International Cooperation, International Crimes, International Law, International Organizations, National Security, Organized Crime, Oversight, Security Council, Terrorism, United Nations
IRS Announces Changes in Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Programs On June 28, 2014, the Internal Revenue Service announced changes in its offshore voluntary compliance programs (OVDP), providing new options to help both taxpayers residing overseas and those... Bruce Zagaris 30 10 2014-10-01 United States Asset Seizure, Compliance, Financial Enforcement, Law Enforcement, OECD, Offshore Banking, Offshore trusts, Tax Crimes, Taxation, Transparency
U.S. Seizes and Irregularly Rendites Libyan Embassy Suspect On June 18, 2014, the United States President Barack Obama announced that on June 15, 2014, U.S. law enforcement had seized Ahmed Abu Khattala for his role in the assault in Benghazi, Libya, which... Bruce Zagaris 30 10 2014-10-01 Libya, United States Administration of Justice, Assassination, Central Intelligence Agency, Charged with Crimes, Counter-terrorism, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Detention, Indictment, International Crimes, National Security, Prisoner Rights, Prosecution, Sentencing, Targeted Killings, Terrorism
European Committee on Crime Problems Discusses Various Law Enforcement Issues At its 66th plenary session on June 10-13, 2014, the Council of Europe’s (CoE) European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC) discussed various law enforcement issues. Michael Plachta 30 10 2014-10-01 European Union, Malta, Russia Bribery, Corruption, EU Justice and Home Affairs Council, Enforcement of International Sports Law, European Union, International Convention, International Gaming, Legal Ethics
Council of Europe Releases Its White Paper on Transnational Organized Crime At its 66th plenary session on June 10-13, 2014, the Council of Europe’s (CoE) European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC) endorsed the White Paper on Transnational Organized Crime, presented by Ms.... Michael Plachta 30 10 2014-10-01 European Union ACLU, Council of the European Union, Data Sharing, Information Exchange, International Crimes, Law Enforcement, Organized Crime
BNP Paribas Pleads Guilty and Will Pay $8.9 Billion for Economic Sanctions Violations On June 30, 2014, BNP Paribas S.A. (BNPP), a global bank headquartered in Paris, agreed to enter a guilty plea to conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the... Bruce Zagaris 30 10 2014-10-01 Cuba, Iran, Sudan, United States ACLU, Asset Seizure, Bank Secrecy, Conspiracy, Economic Sanctions, Financial Crimes, Financial Supervision, Human Rights, Indictment, International Crimes, Oversight, Prosecution, Sanctions, Seizure, U.S. Federal Government
C20’s Final Communique Contains Recommendations on Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Corruption, Tax Enforcement and Transparency On June 23, 2014, the C20 presented to the Australian Prime Minister its final communique, which included recommendations on several related components under the rubric of governance.  Bruce Zagaris 30 10 2014-10-01 Australia, G-10 member countries Conferences, Cross-Border Communication, Data Sharing, Evidence Sharing, Financial Supervision, Information Exchange, International Convention, Policy/Directives, Transparency
FATF Issues Statement after Meeting and Australia Issues Goals for its Presidency On June 27, 2014, at the end of its annual meeting the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issued updates on problems of various countries and jurisdictions in meeting international AML and TF... Bruce Zagaris 30 10 2014-10-01 Australia Administration of Justice, Compliance, Counter-terrorism, Counterfeiting, Cross-Border Communication, FATF, Financial Enforcement, International Convention, International Cooperation
U.S. Authorities Arrest Russian for hacking into U.S. Retail System On July 5, 2014, U.S. authorities announced the arrest in Guam of Roman Vaerevich Seleznev, 30, of Vladivostok, also known as “Track2”, on charges that he perpetrated a bank fraud scheme in which he... Bruce Zagaris 30 10 2014-10-01 Russia, United States Administration of Justice, Arrest, Charged with Crimes, Computer Crimes, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cybercrime, Data Privacy, Detention, Internet Crime, Money Laundering, Organized Crime, Theft
Committee of Experts on Terrorism (CODEXTER) Discusses Its Future Activities At its 26th Plenary Meeting held on May 6-7, 2014, in Strasbourg, the Council of Europe’s Committee of Experts on Terrorism (CODEXTER) examined and discussed a document containing proposals for... Michael Plachta 30 10 2014-10-01 European Union Administration of Justice, Comparative and International Law, Council of the European Union, Counter-terrorism, Cross-Border Communication, European Union, Information Exchange, International Convention, International Cooperation, International Crimes
U.S. Appellate Court Reinstates Abu Gharib Torture Suit against CACI On June 30, 2014, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit reinstated a lawsuit by Iraqi nationals alleging torture at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq against CACI International. The... Bruce Zagaris 30 10 2014-10-01 Iraq, United States Administration of Justice, Alien Tort Claims Act, Charged with Crimes, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Human Rights, Immunity, Jurisdiction, Sovereignty
Colombia Extradites 7 Nationals Linked to the Murder of a DEA Agent On July 2, 2014, Attorney General Eric H. Holder and his colleagues announced that the Colombian government has extradited seven Colombia nationals wanted in connection with the kidnapping and murder... Bruce Zagaris 30 10 2014-10-01 Colombia, United States Charged with Crimes, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Deportation, Detention, Drug Enforcement, Extradition, Kidnaping, Organized Crime, Targeted Killings, Undercover Operations
European Council Defines Guidelines and Future Priorities in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice At its regular meeting on June 26-27, 2014, the European Council defined the strategic guidelines for legislative and operational planning for the coming years within the area of freedom, security... Michael Plachta 30 10 2014-10-01 European Union Comparative and International Law, Council of the European Union, Counter-terrorism, Cross-Border Communication, Data Sharing, EU Justice and Home Affairs Council, Eurojust, European Union, Europol, Evidence Sharing, INTERPOL, Information Exchange, Law Enforcement
CARICOM Securities Regulators Execute Memorandum of Understanding for the Exchange of Information and Cooperation and Consultation On Wednesday April 09, 2014 in Barbados, four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) securities regulators executed a Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding between the Commissions for the Exchange of... Annette C. Borel 30 10 2014-10-01 Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago Cross-Border Communication, Data Sharing, Economic Integration, Evidence Sharing, Financial Crimes, Financial Enforcement, Financial Supervision, Information Exchange, International Banking Supervision, Regulation
Germany Extradites Alleged Iraqi Smuggler to Australia On June 19, 2014, the German government extradited an alleged Iraqi smuggler of humans to Australia where he is expected to face multiple charges relating to SIEV 185, a 20 meter-long Indonesian... Bruce Zagaris 30 10 2014-10-01 Australia, Germany Arms Trafficking, Arrest, Asylum, Border Security, Counter-terrorism, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, Deportation, Detention, Evidence Sharing, Fugitive, Human Trafficking, Sentencing
U.S. Indicts Five Chinese Officers with Hacking U.S. Companies   On May 19, 2014, a grand jury in the Western District of Pennsylvania indicted five Chinese military hackers for computer hacking, economic espionage, and other offenses directed at six U.S... Bruce Zagaris 30 9 2014-09-01 China, United States Cybercrime
Treasury Issues Advisory on Use of St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship-by-Investment Program to Facilitate Financial Crime  On May 20, 2014, the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an advisory to alert financial institutions that certain foreign individuals are... Bruce Zagaris 30 9 2014-09-01 St. Kitts & Nevis Money Laundering
Council of Europe Experts Discuss Prisoner Transfer Program At its 66th meeting on May 19-21, 2014, the Council of Europe’s Committee of Experts on the Operation of European Conventions in the Penal Field (PC-OC), a body within the European... Michael Plachta 30 9 2014-09-01 European Union Council of the European Union

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