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Swiss and U.S. Participate in International Enforcement Action against Online Pornography |
On September 21, 2004, a press release by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that Swiss authorities had arrested ten suspects in an operation targeting online child... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
12 |
2004-12-01 |
Switzerland |
Money Laundering, Human Trafficking, Sex Crimes |
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European Commission Proposes New Anti-Money Laundering Directive |
On June 30, 2004, the European Commission made a proposal for a directive on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering, including terrorist financing.
The... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
11 |
2004-11-01 |
Europe |
Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy, European Union |
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Malta International Tax Enforcement |
Malta, having joined the European Union last May, is now seeking international assistance in the pursuit of tax evaders. The principal type of tax evasion targeted concerns the VAT refund program... |
Clemens Kochinke |
20 |
11 |
2004-11-01 |
Europe, Malta |
Taxation, European Union |
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UN Reports Problems with International Sanctions Against Al Qaeda |
On August 25, 2004, the United Nations Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team issued its first report pursuant to UN Resolution 1526 concerning Al Qaeda and the Taliban and associated... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
11 |
2004-11-01 |
Middle East |
Human Rights, Terrorism, United Nations, Sanctions |
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Treasury Imposes Sanctions Against 2 Foreign Financial Institutions |
On August 24, 2004, the Federal Register carried two notices of proposed rulemaking of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), U.S. Department of Treasury, announcing the imposition of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
11 |
2004-11-01 |
United States |
Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy |
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Bibliography November 2004 |
Bibliography of books, articles and documents. |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
11 |
2004-11-01 |
World |
Bibliography |
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Many Legal Maneuvers for Guant?namo Detainees |
In the last month or so a flurry of developments have occurred with respect to persons detained in Guant?namo Bay, Cuba since early 2002, when the U.S. accused them of being "enemy combatants" and... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
11 |
2004-11-01 |
United States, Middle East |
Human Rights, Terrorism, Prisoner Rights |
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UN Rwandan Tribunal and Local Courts Struggle to Try Suspects |
Both the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and the Rwandan local courts are struggling to meet their goals of adjudicating the cases on their dockets.
In its annual... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
11 |
2004-11-01 |
Africa, Rwanda |
Human Rights, Law of War, United Nations, Genocide, International Courts |
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Belgian Arrests and Agrees to Prosecute Major Figure in Rwandan Atrocities |
On July 30, 2004, the media reported that Belgian authorities had agreed recently to prosecute Ephrem Nkezabera, 52, a prominent banker and also a senior member of the Interahamwe militia, the youth... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
10 |
2004-10-01 |
Belgium |
Prosecution |
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Limits in German Money Laundering Statute to Protect Counsel Fees |
The German Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe redefined the limits of the money laundering statute of section 261 Criminal Code with respect to ffes paid criminal defense counsel. |
Clemens Kochinke |
20 |
10 |
2004-10-01 |
Germany |
Money Laundering |
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Activities of Yugoslav and Rwanda War Crimes Tribunals |
On July 19, 2004, Hassan Jallow, the Chief Prosecutor for the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), announced that the South African police had arrested and surrendered to the Tribunal... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
10 |
2004-10-01 |
Former Yugoslavia |
War Crimes |
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US SAR Activity Review Shows Many International Money Laundering |
In August 16, 2004, the U.S. Departent of the Treasury Financia Crimes Enforcement Network released the seventh issue of The SAR Activity Review- Trends, Tips & Issues. |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
10 |
2004-10-01 |
United States |
Money Laundering |
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International Community Tries to Implement Security Council Resolution on Sudan |
On July 30, 2004, the Security Council adopted a resolution on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan and throughout August the international community scrambled to carry out the terms of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
10 |
2004-10-01 |
World |
Security Council |
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U.S. Tax Authorities Continue to Press Initiative Against Offshore Tax Evaders |
The U.S. tax authorities continue their efforts to investigate and pursue promoters of offshore tax evasion schemes by broadening the use of Joe Doe summons and seeking additional information from... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
10 |
2004-10-01 |
United States |
Taxation |
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Special Court for Sierra Leone Grapples with Challenges |
As the Special Court for Sierra Leone continues its work, it is experiencing challenges from both the announced departure of its registrar and criticism from the defense bar. |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
10 |
2004-10-01 |
Sierra Leone |
Court Conviction |
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Nigerian Court Dismisses Biggest Transnational Fraud Case |
On July 19, 2004, Abuja High Court Judge Lawal Gumi dismissed Nigeria's largest fraud case due to lack of jurisdiction. |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
10 |
2004-10-01 |
Nigeria |
Fraud |
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U.S. Close to Checkmating Fischer over Deportation in Japan |
On August 24, 2004, Japan ordered fugitive legend Bobby Fischer deported after rejecting his request for protection as a political refugee. |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
10 |
2004-10-01 |
Japan |
Deportation |
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S. Africa Constitutional Court Affirms Dismissals of Appeal by 69 in E. Guinea Extradition, Arrests Margaret Thatcher's Son, and Trial of Mercenaries in Zimbabwe Concludes |
On August 4, 2004, the Constitutional Court of South Africa affirmed a judgment by the Pretoria High Court in June against 69 South Africans held in Harare, Zimbabwe. |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
10 |
2004-10-01 |
South Africa |
Court Conviction |
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Military Tribunals Hold Hearings on Guantanamo Detainees and 2 Major Reports Expose Problems with U.S. Detention Policies |
In the aftermath of the three U.S. Supreme Court decisions on the rights of persons detained by the U.S. government in its application of counter-terrorism, many different legal maneuvers are... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
10 |
2004-10-01 |
United States |
Investigation |
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Human Rights Watch Report Criticizes U.N. Counter-Terrorism Committee |
On August 10, Human Rights Watch released a report criticizing the U.N. Security Council for tacitly allowing countries to justify use of repressive policies as "counter-terrorism measures". |
Lindsay Nordell |
20 |
10 |
2004-10-01 |
World |
Human Rights |
