The International Enforcement Law Reporter

The International Enforcement Law Reporter is a monthly print and online journal covering news and trends in international enforcement law.

Since September 1985, the International Enforcement Law Reporter has analyzed the premier developments in both the substantive and procedural aspects of international enforcement law. Read by practitioners, academics, and politicians, the IELR is a valuable guide to the difficult and dynamic field of international law.

Canadian Prime Minister Accusation of Indian Involvement in Killing of Sikh Leader Triggers Diplomatic Tension

Friday, September 29, 2023
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
39
Issue: 
11
Abstract: 

On September 18, 2023, Justin Trudeau, speaking in the House of Commons, said Canadian authorities are pursuing “credible allegations” of connections between agents of the Indian government to the killing of a Sikh leader in Canada. 

U.S. Court Sentences Former CFO of Russian Natural Case Company to 86 Months in Prison for Tax Crimes

Friday, September 29, 2023
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
39
Issue: 
11
Abstract: 

On September 21, 2023, U.S. District Judge Joan Ericksen sentenced Mark Gyetvay to 86 months in prison after a jury in March found him guilty of crimes arising out of hiding millions of dollars in undisclosed Swiss bank accounts and submitting a false filing with the IRS.

Spanish Tax Authorities Allege Shakira Defrauded Spain of $6.4m in 2018

Friday, September 29, 2023
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
39
Issue: 
11
Abstract: 

On September 26, 2023, prosecutors in the Barcelona financial crimes unit released new details alleging Shakira defrauded the Spanish Treasury of approximately $6.4 million in 2018, when she resided in Spain through a “network of businesses” to transfer her music rights to companies.

 

OFAC Delists Kiwi from Russian Sanctions List after He Sues OFAC

Friday, September 22, 2023
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
39
Issue: 
10
Abstract: 

On September 14, 2023, the Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of Treasury issued a press release that Paul Andrew Goldfinch, a New Zealand citizen living in the United Arab Emirates and Russia, was removed from the Specially Designated Nationals And Blocked Persons List (SDN).

Mexico Extradites El Chapo’s Son to U.S.

Friday, September 22, 2023
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
39
Issue: 
10
Abstract: 

On September 15, 2023, Mexican authorities extradited Ovidio Guzman Lopez, 33, of Culiacan, Mexico.  A federal court in Chicago arraigned the oldest son of former drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán, on September 18.  Mexican authorities arrested Guzman Lopez in January pursuant to a U.S. request for his provisional arrest with a view toward extradition.

Germany and Ireland Deny Extradition to Britain and Scotland Due to British Prison Conditions

Friday, September 15, 2023
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
39
Issue: 
10
Abstract: 

        On September 5, 2023, the media reported that a German court has denied the extradition request of the United Kingdom of an Albanian man who lived in the UK due to concerns about prison conditions in Britain. On September 6, 2023, the Irish High Court denied extradition to Scotland due to concerns about prison conditions.

European Parliament Calls for EU Measures to Tackle Prostitution and Its Cross-border Implications

Friday, September 15, 2023
Author: 
Michael Plachta
Volume: 
39
Issue: 
10
Abstract: 

On September 14, 2023, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the regulation of prostitution in the European Union. The resolution concentrates on cross-border implications of this phenomenon as well as its impact on gender equality and women’s rights.

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