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Tension Emerges Between the U.S. and Panama over Drug-Related Money Laundering |
A series of incidents have coalesced to put pressure and tension between the U.S. and Panama over allegations of drug-related money laundering and corruption in Panama. Several U.S. government... |
Bruce Zagaris |
9 |
2 |
1993-02-01 |
United States, Panama |
Money Laundering, Corruption, Drugs & Trafficking, Prosecution |
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Prosecution Proceeds against Indonesia Ship Captain and Crew for Alien Smuggling |
During the fourth week of January 1993, indictments were returned against the captain and nine crew members, all Indonesian nationals, of a Honduran-registered breakbulk vessel for conspiracy and... |
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9 |
2 |
1993-02-01 |
United States, Indonesia |
Human Rights, Maritime, Smuggle, Prosecution |
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Pakistan Rejects US Extradition Requests in BCCI Case |
On February 10, 1993, the Pakistan Minister of Interior Shujaat Hussein announced that the Pakistan Government has a request from the U.S. Government to extradite to the U.S. Agha Hasan Abedi, the... |
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9 |
2 |
1993-02-01 |
United States, Pakistan |
Extradition, Treaties |
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Trinidad and Tobago Steps Up War on Drugs |
In the wake of the 1988 United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Drugs, the government of Trinidad and Tobago has stepped up efforts to combat the thriving... |
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9 |
2 |
1993-02-01 |
Trinidad & Tobago |
Corruption, Drug Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking, Law Enforcement, Legislation, Organized Crime, United Nations |
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Treaty Update |
This article gives an list of recent treaties that have been signed, including U.S. Bilateral Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties Signed by the United States, Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties Signed But... |
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9 |
2 |
1993-02-01 |
World |
Treaties |
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U.N. Votes to Establish War Crimes Tribunal |
On February 22, 1993, the U.N. Security Council voted unanimously to establish an international tribunal to prosecute war crimes committed during the fighting in the former Yugoslav Republic. Voting... |
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9 |
2 |
1993-02-01 |
Former Yugoslavia |
United Nations, War Crimes, Peacekeeping, Prosecution, International Criminal Tribunal |
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Under U.S. Pressure China Promises to Bring Criminal Action against Textile Fraudsters |
On January 22, 1993, after many months of pressure, China promised to work with the U.S. to halt shipments of illegally labeled Chinese textile products and to criminally prosecute violators. At... |
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9 |
2 |
1993-02-01 |
United States, China |
Fraud, Prosecution |
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Clinton Administration Prioritizes War Crimes Tribunal |
Seizing a campaign goal, Secretary of State Warren Christopher has requested senior advisers to prepare a study on how best to establish the mechanisms required to proceed with trials of Serbian,... |
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9 |
2 |
1993-02-01 |
United States, Former Yugoslavia |
United Nations, War Crimes, Prosecution, International Criminal Tribunal |
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Bibliography |
A bibliography of sources in the area of international enforcement law appears quarterly. The next bibliography will appear in March…[more] |
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9 |
2 |
1993-02-01 |
World |
Bibliography |
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Senator Dodd (D-Conn.) Introduces Senate Resolution Calling for an International Criminal Court |
On January 28, 1993, the Senator Christopher J. Dodd introduced a Senate resolution calling for the creation of an international criminal court. The measure, which would not have the force of law,... |
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9 |
2 |
1993-02-01 |
United States |
Terrorism, United Nations, Drugs & Trafficking, War Crimes, International Courts, Drug Enforcement, International Criminal Court, Prosecution |
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Conferences |
This article contains details on an upcoming conference of the International Bar Association on Defending the Alleged Transnational Criminal…[more] |
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9 |
2 |
1993-02-01 |
World |
Conferences |
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European Community Moves Towards Establishment of European Police Force (EUROPOL) |
The European Parliament is progressing towards establishing a European Police Force. On November 26, 1992, the EP tabled a report on the establishment of Europol, after the Committee on Civil... |
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9 |
2 |
1993-02-01 |
Europe |
Jurisdiction, Organized Crime, International Cooperation, Drug Enforcement, Europol, Legislation |
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Costa Rican Court Invalidates Extradition |
On January 12, 1993, the Constitutional Court of Costa Rica invalidated Costa Rica’s 1982 Extradition Treaty with the United States. The invalidation occurred when the Court accepted a habeas corpus... |
Maureen Walsh |
9 |
2 |
1993-02-01 |
United States, Costa Rica |
Extradition, Drugs & Trafficking, Treaties |
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Isle of Man Prepares the Implementation of Financial Service Providers |
According to a recent report, Ralph Thomas, former managing director of Barclay Trust, will prepare a law to regulate trustees and corporate administrators. Once draft legislation is prepared, which... |
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9 |
1 |
1993-01-01 |
Isle of Man |
Regulation, Legislation, Financial Enforcement |
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Council Of Europe Continues Criminal Cooperation Treaties with Czech and Slovak Republics |
On January 8, 1993, the Committee of Ministers, Council of Europe decided that the new Czech and Slovak Republics are, with retroactive effect from January 1, 1993 Contracting Parties to the “open”... |
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9 |
1 |
1993-01-01 |
Europe, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic |
Human Rights, Transfer of Prisoners, International Cooperation |
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Panama’s Attorney General and Dep. Are Under Prosecution for Money Laundering |
On December 24, 1992, the Attorney General of Panama Rogelio Cruz Rios and Ariel Alvarado, the Deputy Attorney General, were put under house arrest and charged with money laundering charges. On... |
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9 |
1 |
1993-01-01 |
Panama |
Money Laundering, Drug Enforcement, Investigation, Prosecution |
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Germany, Bulgaria, Hungary, Albania and Other Central and Eastern European Governments Grapple with Prosecution of Former Leaders in the Aftermath of Honecker Case |
On January 13, 1993, a German court dismissed the criminal charges against Erich Honecker, former East German communist leader, because it ruled he is too ill to continue to undergo trial for... |
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9 |
1 |
1993-01-01 |
Europe, Germany |
Bribery, Embezzlement, Espionage, Prosecution |
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Thailand Begins to Use Foreign Drug Attaches |
In order to increase its ability to enforce laws to combat illegal drug trafficking, the Thai government has stationed foreign drug liaison officers at fourteen embassies and the Interpol office in... |
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9 |
1 |
1993-01-01 |
Thailand |
Drugs & Trafficking, Drug Enforcement, Investigation, Prosecution |
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Investment Fraud – The Taiwan Experience |
Investment fraud is on the increase. Its effect on economic and social society is still largely underestimated. In this article, extracted from a paper by Mr. D-His Huaung, a senior special agent at... |
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9 |
1 |
1993-01-01 |
Taiwan |
Fraud, Financial Crimes |
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Outgoing IRS Commissioner Explains Projects to Strengthen Tax Cooperation with Other Governments |
On December 14, 1992, outgoing Commissioner of Internal Revenue Shirley Peterson said that the IRS and tax authorities in other countries will expand the exchange of information on industry practices... |
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9 |
1 |
1993-01-01 |
United States |
Tax Enforcement, International Cooperation |