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Nigeria Will Investigate Internet Fraud and ?419 ?Swindles |
On November 26, 2003, Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo announced Nigeria would start an inquiry into internet fraud and examine he existing laws on internet fraud. In particular, the inquiry... |
Bruce Zagaris |
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2 |
2004-02-01 |
Nigeria |
Cybercrime, Fraud |
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Swiss Court Convicts British Businessman of Helping Abacha Laundering Money As Britain Returns ?3 of Looted Funds to Nigeria |
On December 21, 2003, a Swiss court convicted Israeli-born British businessman Uri David of laundering tens of millions of dollars in bribes for General Sani Abacha. On December 23, Britain... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
2 |
2004-02-01 |
Brazil, Switzerland, Nigeria |
Money Laundering, Corruption, Asset Forfeiture |
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European Parliament Adopts Resolution on Corruption |
On December 4, 2003, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on a comprehensive European Union (EU) policy against corruption.
The resolution called on the Council Presidency to sign the United... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
2 |
2004-02-01 |
Europe |
Corruption, European Union |
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100 Countries Sign the UN Convention Against Corruption |
On December 9-11, 2003, more than 100 countries signed the United Nations Convention Against Corruption at a ceremony in Merida, Mexico.
During the ceremony U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
2 |
2004-02-01 |
World |
Corruption, International Organizations, United Nations |
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U.S. 6th SAR Activity Review Shows International Money Laundering TrendsU.S. 6th SAR Activity Review Shows International Money Laundering Trends |
In November 2003, the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published Issue 6 of the SAR Activity Review ? Trends, Tips and Issues. The document is published... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
2 |
2004-02-01 |
United States |
Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy, Terrorism, Privacy |
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War Crimes Tribunals |
As the ICTY prosecutions continue in full force, some of the Balkan countries are also prosecuting war crimes. The Milosevic case continues to draw attention, as the former U.S. Gen. Wesley Clark... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
2 |
2004-02-01 |
United States, Balkans |
Human Rights, Law of War, War Crimes, International Courts |
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ABA/ABA Money Laundering Enforcement Seminar |
On October 19-21, 2003, the American Bankers Association (ABA) and the American Bar Association (ABA) held their annual Money Laundering Enforcement Seminar in Washington, D.C. |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
2 |
2004-02-01 |
United States |
Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy, Terrorism, Privacy |
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Iraq Governing Council Establish Special Tribunal and Saddam Hussein Is Arrested |
On December 9, 2003, Iraq?s transitional Governing Council voted to establish its own special tribunal to judge Iraqi nationals on charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. The... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
2 |
2004-02-01 |
Iraq |
Law of War, War Crimes, Genocide, International Courts |
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European Commission Proposes European Evidence Warrant for Criminal Proceedings |
On November 14, 2003, the European Commission presented a proposal to create a European Evidence Warrant that would apply the principle of mutual recognition to obtaining certain types of evidence... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
2 |
2004-02-01 |
Europe |
International Organizations, Mutual Legal Assistance |
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Most EU Members Will Miss Deadline for Arrest Warrants |
Most European Union (EU) members will miss the December 31, 2003 deadline to adopt a common search and arrest warrant, which will facilitate extradition requests for all serious criminal offenses.... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
2 |
2004-02-01 |
Europe |
Extradition, European Union |
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Peru Issues New International Warrant against Former President Fujimori |
On December 11, 2003, a Peruvian Supreme Court justice issued a new international warrant for the arrest of Peruvian former president Alberto Fujimori, charging him with the torture of a journalist... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
2 |
2004-02-01 |
Peru, Japan |
Extradition, Immunity |
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Russian Oligarchs and Former Extradition Targets Sue Russian Government |
On December 4, 2003, Boris Berezovsky, the Russian media magnate, announced he is preparing to sue the Russian Government over alleged appropriation of is assets in the media, mining and oil... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
2 |
2004-02-01 |
United Kingdom, Russia |
Extradition, International Organizations, International Courts, Asset Forfeiture |
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Switzerland Grants Legal Assistance to Peruvian Authorities |
On September 8, 2003, a Swiss Federal Court in Lausanne decided that there is sufficient connection between the allegations of corruption against the former President of Peru, Alberto Fujimori, and... |
Eva Wagner |
20 |
1 |
2004-01-01 |
Peru, Switzerland |
Mutual Legal Assistance |
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Privy Council Declares Trinidad & Tobago Mandatory Death Penalty Illegal |
On November 20, 2003, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council of the House of Lords, by a majority decision, held the mandatory death penalty imposed on persons convicted of murder in Trinidad... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
1 |
2004-01-01 |
Trinidad & Tobago, United Kingdom |
Human Rights, Capital Punishment |
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Council of Europe Civil Law Convention on Corruption Takes Effect |
On November 1, 2003,the Council of Europe Civil Law Convention on Corruption went into effect.
The Convention constitutes the first try to define common international rules in the field of civil law... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
1 |
2004-01-01 |
Europe |
Corruption, International Organizations, European Union |
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Canada Protests Deportation of Canadian Citizen to Syria |
On November 5, 2003, Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien protested the U.S. detention and deportation of Maher Arar, a Canadian citizen, who on September 26, 2002, was detained in New York, where... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
1 |
2004-01-01 |
Canada, United States, Syria |
Extradition, Human Rights |
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UN General Assembly Approves UN Convention against Corruption |
On October 31, 2003, the United Nations General Assembly approved the UN Convention against Corruption, the first internationally negotiated treaty against corruption, which includes some unique... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
1 |
2004-01-01 |
World |
Corruption, United Nations |
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EU Justice and Home Affairs Council Meets |
On November 6, 2003, the European Union Justice and Home Affairs Council held its 2538th Council meeting in Brussels. Some of the highlights are set forth in this article.
The Council reached... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
1 |
2004-01-01 |
Europe |
National Security, European Union, Drugs & Trafficking, Economic Integration |
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U.S. Defense Department Reviews Guant?namo Tribunal Rules as U.S. Frees 5 Pakistanis |
On November 25, 2003, the U.S. Department of Defense announced it was undertaking a thorough review of the rules governing military tribunals for accused al Qaeda fighters at the Guant?namo Bay... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
1 |
2004-01-01 |
United States, Afghanistan, Pakistan |
Human Rights, Law of War, Terrorism |
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U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Case on Detention of Foreign Nationals at Guant?namo |
On November 10, 2003, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear the case of whether foreign nationals held by the United States Government at its military base in Guant?namo Bay base in Cuba... |
Bruce Zagaris |
20 |
1 |
2004-01-01 |
United States, Afghanistan |
Human Rights, Law of War, Terrorism |