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Chile Requests Former U.S. Military Officer’s Extradition |
The Chilean government has requested the extradition of Ray E. Davis, a former U.S. military officer, for involvement in the disappearance and murder of two Americans during the coup that brought the... |
Ignacio Martinez-Arrieta |
28 |
2 |
2012-02-01 |
Chile, United States |
Extradition, Intelligence, Investigation, Murder, National Security |
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Council of Europe Acts Against Manipulation of Sports Results, Notably Match-Fixing |
At the 1122nd meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies on 28 September 2011, the Committee of Ministers adopted Recommendation CM/Rec(2011)10 to member states on promotion of the integrity of sport... |
Michael Plachta |
28 |
2 |
2012-02-01 |
Europe, World |
Enforcement of International Sports Law, Fraud, International Organizations |
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Europol supports French Police against a Russian-speaking mafia |
On November 18, 2011, the French police, in collaboration with Europol,[1] arrested members of a Georgian and Armenian organized crime group.[2] The raid was conducted simultaneously in different... |
Ignacio Martinez-Arrieta |
28 |
2 |
2012-02-01 |
Armenia, European Union, France, Georgia |
Arrest, European Union, Europol, Investigation |
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Former Ivory Coast President Transferred to the ICC |
On November 30, 2011, former Ivory Coast President Laurent Koudou Gbagbo, 66 years, arrived at the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention center in the Netherlands. The Ivory Coast... |
Bruce Zagaris |
28 |
2 |
2012-02-01 |
Ivory Coast, Netherlands |
Crimes against Humanity, Extradition, International Criminal Court, Jurisdiction, Law of War |
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Switzerland – Swiss Subsidiary Fined for Inadequate Compliance Measures in Major Bribery Case |
On 22 November 2011 the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (the “OAG”) issued a summary punishment order against Alstom Network Schweiz AG (“Alstom” or the “Company”) for not having... |
Daniel L. Buhr and Simone Nadelhofer |
28 |
2 |
2012-02-01 |
Latvia, Malaysia, Switzerland, Tunisia |
Bribery, Corruption, Economic Crimes, Financial Crimes, Financial Supervision |
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European Parliament Supports the International Criminal Court |
On 17 November 2011, the European Parliament adopted an important document concerning the International Criminal Court (ICC): Resolution... |
Michael Plachta |
28 |
2 |
2012-02-01 |
European Union |
EU Justice and Home Affairs Council, European Commission, European Union, International Criminal Court |
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OAS Ministers Responsible for Public Security Adopt Measures to Improve Police Standards in the Americas |
On November 18, 2011, at the third meeting of Ministers Responsible for Public Security in the Americas (MISPA III) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, convened by the General Assembly of the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
28 |
2 |
2012-02-01 |
Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago, World |
Comparative and International Law, Cross-Border Communication, Information Exchange, International Cooperation, International Crimes |
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Head of US FATF Delegation Summarizes FATF Meeting re Consultations on the Revision of AML/CFT Recommendations |
On December 14, 2011, Chip Poncy, Director, Office of Strategic Policy, Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes, U.S. Department of Treasury, provided an overview on FATF developments during the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
28 |
2 |
2012-02-01 |
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U.S. Indicts Eight Former Siemens’ Executives and Agents in Alleged $100 Million Foreign Bribe Scheme Involving Argentina |
On December 13, 2011, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that eight former executives and agents of Siemens AG and its subsidiaries have been charged for allegedly engaging in a ten-year... |
Bruce Zagaris |
28 |
2 |
2012-02-01 |
Argentina, Germany, United States |
Bribery, Corruption, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Fraud, Indictment, Investigation |
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The Money Laundry: Regulating Criminal Finance in the Global Economy by J.C. Sharman (Cornell U. Press, 200 pp., 2011, ISBN 978-0-8014-5018-1) |
This work discusses anti-money laundering (AML) policies and their lack of impacting the level of crime. The book reviews the utility of the AML rules by the author posing as a would-be money... |
Bruce Zagaris |
28 |
2 |
2012-02-01 |
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Venezuela Deports Alleged Colombian Drug Kingpin to the U.S. |
On December 15, 2011, Venezuela deported Maximiliano Bonilla Orozco, an alleged drug kingpin, to the United States, where he is charged... |
Bruce Zagaris |
28 |
2 |
2012-02-01 |
Colombia, United States, Venezuela |
Drug Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking, Extradition |
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U.S. Seeks Singaporeans Extradition for Export Control Violations with Iran |
Five people and four companies have been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for smuggling electronic parts made in the U.S. to Iran via Singapore. Some of the electronic goods... |
Ignacio Martinez-Arrieta |
28 |
2 |
2012-02-01 |
Iran, Iraq, Singapore, United States |
Extradition, Financial Crimes, Fraud, Terrorism, Treaties, War Crimes |
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FATF Finalizing the Revised Recommendations as Bar Associations Comment |
During its plenary meeting on October 27-28, 2011, FATF reported that it has significantly advanced its work to revise the FATF Recommendations to ensure that they continue to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
28 |
2 |
2012-02-01 |
United States, World |
FATF, International Cooperation |
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EU Justice and Home Affairs Acts on a Number of Fronts |
On November 8-9, 2011, the Justice and Home Affairs Council of the European, holding its 3043rd Council meeting, took action on several important enforcement and criminal justice issues.[1]... |
Bruce Zagaris |
28 |
1 |
2012-01-01 |
European Union |
Administration of Justice, Border Security, Council of the European Union, Counter-terrorism, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, Detention, European Union, Investigation, Jurisdiction |
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Seychelles Court Condemns Attempted Attack by Somali Pirates |
On October 12, 2011, the Supreme Court of Seychelles convicted eleven Somali nationals accused of piracy and attempting to commit piracy against another ship, the Draco, a Seychelles-flagged ship... |
Ignacio Martinez-Arrieta |
28 |
1 |
2012-01-01 |
Seychelles, Somalia |
Detention, Piracy, Trial |
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Cooperation Arrangement signed between the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the World Bank's Integrity Vice-Presidency (INT) |
On November 8, 2011 the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the World Bank's Integrity Vice-President (INT) signed in Brussels a Cooperation Arrangement towards enhanced cooperation between the two... |
Ignacio Martinez-Arrieta |
28 |
1 |
2012-01-01 |
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Dictator’s Son Faces Asset Seizures in U.S. |
The Justice Department recently filed several civil forfeiture complaints in an attempt to seize valuable assets in the United States belonging to Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, a minister of... |
Andrew Baskin |
28 |
1 |
2012-01-01 |
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European Commission Proposes Initiative on Tax Havens, Uncooperative Jurisdictions and Tax Evasion |
On November 16, 2011, the European Commission issued a communication proposing an initiative against tax havens, uncooperative jurisdictions, tax avoidance and tax evasion.1 According to European... |
Bruce Zagaris |
28 |
1 |
2012-01-01 |
Europe |
European Commission, European Union, Jurisdiction, Tax Havens |
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UN Security Council Renews Call to Establish Courts to Deal with Somalian Piracy |
On October 24, 2011, the United Nations Security Council adopted resolution 2015, calling on governments and international organizations to consider further the establishment of specialized anti-... |
Bruce Zagaris |
28 |
1 |
2012-01-01 |
Mauritius, Seychelles, Somalia, Tanzania |
International Law, Piracy, Prosecution, United Nations |
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British Appellate Court Affirms Assange’s Extradition to Sweden |
On November 2, 2011, the British Appellate Court affirmed the extradition of Julian Assange to Sweden. Although Mr. Assange can appeal once more, it is becoming more likely that Britain... |
Bruce Zagaris |
28 |
1 |
2012-01-01 |
Sweden, United Kingdom |
Extradition, Investigation, Jurisdiction |