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European Parliament Adopts Resolution on Narco-trafficking in Europe’s Waters |
On September 17, 2026, the European Parliament adopted its resolution on narco-trafficking in Europe’s waters. As criminal drug... |
Michael Plachta |
42 |
10 |
2026-09-25 |
European Union |
Cross-Border Communication, Drugs & Trafficking, Evidence Sharing |
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When INTERPOL Notices Overlap: Joint CCF Review in Family-Related Cases[1] |
INTERPOL cases arising from family disputes may generate several forms of data at once: a Red or Blue Notice concerning a parent and a Yellow... |
Anatoly Kleymenov |
42 |
10 |
2026-09-25 |
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Administration of Justice, Evidence Sharing, INTERPOL |
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U.S. Escalates Iran Sanctions While Further Easing Syria Restrictions |
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) has expanded the sectors of the Iranian economy... |
Michelle Roberts and Daniel Klingenberg |
42 |
10 |
2026-09-25 |
United States |
Sanctions, U.S. Federal Government |
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U.S. Court Rules No Advance Notice Required for Foreign Tax-Related IRS Summonses |
On September 17, 2026, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California in an opinion by Judge Vice Chhabria ordered the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
42 |
11 |
2026-09-25 |
South Korea, United States |
Investigation, Tax Enforcement |
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Argentine Court orders return of Looted Art |
On September 4, 2026, Argentine judge Santiago Inchausti ordered that a painting looted by the Nazis from Dutch Jewish art collector Jacques... |
Gavin Neff |
42 |
10 |
2026-09-18 |
Argentina, Netherlands, United States |
Art and Cultural Property, Asset Seizure, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings |
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Kosovo's Former President Hashim Thaçi Sentenced to 25 Years for War Crimes |
On September 16, 2026, the Kosovo Specialist Chambers delivered the Trial Judgment in the case of Specialist Prosecutor v. Hashim Thaҫi,... |
Michael Plachta |
42 |
10 |
2026-09-18 |
Kosovo, Serbia |
Crimes against Humanity, Torture, War Crimes |
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5 European Countries Press U.S. for Mutual Assistance on Epstein Investigations |
Five European countries say they have requested evidence from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) under Mutual Assistance in... |
Bruce Zagaris |
42 |
10 |
2026-09-18 |
European Union, Poland |
Abuse of Children, Evidence Sharing, Rape |
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Judge Orders Tate Brothers Kept Jailed while Fighting Extradition |
On September 9, 2026, a federal magistrate judge in Miami ordered Andrew (39) and Tristan Tate (38) to remain in federal detention while they fight... |
Austin Wahl |
42 |
10 |
2026-09-18 |
Romania, United Kingdom, United States |
Extradition, Human Trafficking |
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Appellate Court Affirms Heavy Willfulness Penalties in FBAR Case |
On September 4, 2026, the United States (U.S.) Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit unanimously affirmed a district court summary judgment... |
Bruce Zagaris |
42 |
10 |
2026-09-18 |
Switzerland, United States |
Financial Crimes, Tax Enforcement |
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Georgia Extradites Russian National Wanted in Bank Account Takeover Fraud Scheme |
On September 8, 2026, a Russian national and web developer who alleged engaged in a transnational cyber-fraud conspiracy responsible for... |
Bruce Zagaris |
42 |
10 |
2026-09-18 |
Georgia, Russia, United States |
Cybercrime, Fraud |
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FinCEN Announces Sanctions Targeting Iran against Banque Misr UAE and others |
On August 28, 20226, the United States Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) proposed a rule that... |
Bruce Zagaris |
42 |
10 |
2026-09-11 |
Iran, United Arab Emirates, United States |
Financial Enforcement, Sanctions |
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Prosecution and Repatriation of the Former ISIS Fighters Following the Closure of the Al-Hol Camp in Syria |
On September 1, 2026, the Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council announced that it had concluded “the interrogation phase” of the 5... |
Michael Plachta |
42 |
10 |
2026-09-11 |
European Union, Iraq, United States |
Human Rights, Terrorism, Transfer of Prisoners |
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4th Circuit Appellate Court Overturns $42 Million Abu Ghraib Jury Verdict |
On August 28, 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit overturned a jury verdict that awarded $42 million against a... |
Bruce Zagaris |
42 |
10 |
2026-09-04 |
Iraq, United States |
Human Rights, Torture |
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Mexican Government and Notre Dame Law School Collaborate on Defending Mexican Nationals in the U.S. |
On August 13-14, 2026, Notre Dame law professor Jimmy Gurulé conducted training sessions at Mexico’s Directorate-General for... |
Bruce Zagaris |
42 |
10 |
2026-09-04 |
Mexico, United States |
Deportation, Fair Trial, Human Rights |
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U.S. Allegedly Pays Liberia $5m to Receive Deportees |
On August 20, 2026, roughly twenty migrants (many from Latin America) arrived in Liberia. The flight was part of an agreement under which Liberia has... |
Austin Wahl |
42 |
10 |
2026-09-04 |
Liberia, United States |
Deportation, Human Rights, Legal Ethics |
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Mexico and U.S. Put Different Spin on Meeting of Foreign Ministers on International Enforcement Issues |
On August 26, 2026, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his counterpart Mexican Foreign Secretary Roberto Velasco and... |
Bruce Zagaris |
42 |
10 |
2026-09-04 |
Ecuador, Mexico, United States |
Drugs & Trafficking, Immigration, Information Exchange |
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Boat Strikes Close to the Galapagos using Drones |
In March 2026, two Ecuadorian fishing boats were sunk by small quadcopter drones that dropped explosives. Both crews that were... |
Gavin Neff |
42 |
10 |
2026-09-04 |
Ecuador, United States |
Drugs & Trafficking, Law of War, Murder |
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From National Investigations to European Enforcement: The EU’s Fight Against Migrant Smuggling |
As internal borders within the European Union (EU) have become less significant for legitimate movement, criminal networks are also able to... |
Eloise Henze |
42 |
10 |
2026-08-28 |
European Union, Germany, Serbia |
Evidence Sharing, Immigration, Smuggle |
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Jurisprudence of Sexual Violence: Applying International Accountability Frameworks to Increasing Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Sudan |
On June 23, 2026, the United Nations (U.N.) Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights issued a report documenting the “brutality... |
Abigail Lee |
42 |
10 |
2026-08-28 |
Sudan |
Human Rights, Sex Crimes, United Nations |
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Private Cyber Operators, Public Responsibility: Trump Memorandum Expands Offensive Cyber Enforcement |
On August 12, 2026, President Donald Trump issued a presidential memorandum establishing a federal program under which vetted United States... |
Maria B. Mc Reddie |
42 |
10 |
2026-08-28 |
United States |
Cybercrime, Oversight |
