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Numerous Enforcement Actions for Violations of North Korean Sanctions |
On April 24, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed two federal indictments against a representative for the North Korean Foreign Trade Bank (FTB) for his role in a money laundering... |
Alex Mostaghimi |
39 |
5 |
2023-05-05 |
North Korea |
Cybercrime, Financial Enforcement, Financial Supervision |
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U.S. Obtains Custody of Lockerbie Suspect in Libya |
On December 12, 2022, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it has obtained custody of a suspect in the bombing on December 21, 1988, of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland... |
Bruce Zagaris |
39 |
1 |
2022-12-29 |
Libya, United Kingdom, United States |
Detention, Federal Code, Terrorism |
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Council of Europe Demands Investigation into the PEGASUS Spyware Abuse |
At its 22nd sitting held on October 11, 2023, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a resolution and recommendation on the use of Pegasus and similar spyware for... |
Michael Plachta |
39 |
11 |
2023-10-20 |
European Union |
Cybercrime, Data Privacy |
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G7 Statement on Ukraine Calls for Widening Sanctions and Accountability mechanisms |
On May 19, 2023, the leaders of the G7 renewed their commitment to furnish the financial, humanitarian, military, and diplomatic support Ukraine needs for as long as it takes. ... |
Bruce Zagaris |
39 |
6 |
2023-05-26 |
Russia, Ukraine |
Sanctions |
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The Halkbank Case: Are Sovereign Owned Enterprises Immune From Prosecution? |
On January 17, 2023, the Supreme Court heard argument in Halkbank v. United States, Dkt. No. 21-1450. That argument confirmed two things: the issue before the Court is very consequential, and... |
Fred Davis |
39 |
2 |
2023-01-27 |
Turkey, United States |
Immunity, Money Laundering |
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ICE Issues Updated Guidance on Use of INTERPOL Red Notices |
On September 29, 2023, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced new agency-wide guidance on the use of INTERPOL Red Notices and Wanted Person Diffusions (WPD). While questions... |
Meg Hobbins and Ted R. Bromund |
39 |
12 |
2023-11-17 |
United States |
INTERPOL, Immigration |
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UN Special Rapporteur Critical Appraisal and Recommendations Following Her Visit in Guantanamo |
On June 26, 2023, the UN Special Rapporteur (SR) on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, welcomed the... |
Michael Plachta |
39 |
7 |
2023-06-30 |
Cuba, United States |
Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Human Rights, International Courts, Interrogation, Prisoner Rights |
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United States and Cuba Restart Law Enforcement Dialogue |
On January 18-19, 2023, United States and Cuban officials met in Havana to discuss subjects of bilateral interest on law enforcement matters under the U.S.-Cuba Law Enforcement Dialogue.[1... |
Bruce Zagaris |
39 |
2 |
2023-02-17 |
Cuba, United States |
International Cooperation |
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European Parliament Follows-up Qatargate by Recommending Deep Reforms |
On July 13, 2023, the European Parliament (EP) adopted a resolution setting up a number of recommendations on the reform of the European Parliament’s rules on transparency, integrity,... |
Michael Plachta |
39 |
8 |
2023-07-28 |
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English High Court Deny Abraaj Founder’s Efforts to Stop Extradition to U.S. for Fraud |
On March 8, 2023, an English High Court rejected final efforts of Arif Naqvi, the founder of a failed private equity firm, to block his extradition from the United Kingdom to the United States for... |
Bruce Zagaris |
39 |
3 |
2023-03-17 |
United Kingdom, United States |
Extradition, Financial Enforcement, Financial Supervision, Fraud |
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Congressional Hearing Underscores Problems and Uncertainties with Corporate Transparency Regulations |
On July 18, 2023, the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions held a hearing entitled “Potential Consequences of FinCEN’s... |
Bruce Zagaris |
39 |
9 |
2023-08-25 |
United States |
Money Laundering, Terrorism |
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Mexico Extradites Sinaloa Cartel Figure to the U.S. on Drug Trafficking and Firearm Charges |
On April 4, 2023, the United States Department of Justice announced Mexico has extradited to the United States a Mexican national and alleged high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel, an... |
Bruce Zagaris |
39 |
4 |
2023-04-14 |
Mexico, United States |
Drug Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking, Extradition |
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OFAC Delists Kiwi from Russian Sanctions List after He Sues OFAC |
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... |
Bruce Zagaris |
39 |
10 |
2023-09-22 |
New Zealand, United States |
Sanctions |
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U.S. and Europol Break Up Darknet Trafficking of Fentanyl and Opioids |
On May 2, 2023, the United States Department of Justice and its Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement (JCODE) team, Europol, and its international partners announced the results of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
39 |
5 |
2023-05-12 |
United States |
Drugs & Trafficking, Europol, International Cooperation |
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Bankman-Fried Waives Extradition and 2 Colleagues Plead Guilty in Manhattan |
On December 22, 2022, Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Samuel Bankman-Fried (SBF) had waived extradition from the Bahamas. ... |
Bruce Zagaris |
39 |
1 |
2022-12-29 |
Bahamas, United States |
Extradition, Financial Crimes, Financial Enforcement |
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Council of Europe Takes Action on the Humanitarian Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh |
At its 23rd sitting held on October 12, 2023, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted Resolution and Recommendation on the humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh.... |
Michael Plachta |
39 |
11 |
2023-10-20 |
Armenia, Azerbaijan, European Union |
Targeted Killings, War Crimes |
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Irish Data Protection Commission Imposes US$1.3 Billion Fine on Meta for GDPR Violations |
On May 22, 2023, the Irish Data Protection Commission (“the DPC”) announced the conclusion of its inquiry into Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (“Meta Ireland), examining the basis... |
Bruce Zagaris and Adriana Sanford |
39 |
6 |
2023-05-26 |
Ireland |
Data Privacy, Data Sharing, Regulation |
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European Parliament Calls for the Establishment of a Tribunal on the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine |
On January 19, 2023, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the establishment of a tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine. The resolution addresses a specific aspect of a way... |
Michael Plachta |
39 |
2 |
2023-01-27 |
Russia, Ukraine |
Crimes against Humanity, European Union, International Courts, International Crimes, International Criminal Court, International Criminal Tribunal |
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12TH Basel AML Index Shows Money Laundering Trends and Concerns |
Global money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) risks just keep on rising, according to the 2023 Public Edition of the Basel AML Index, released on November 13, 2023. And that... |
Basel Institute |
39 |
12 |
2023-11-17 |
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FATF, Money Laundering, Terrorism |
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Latchford Estate Agrees to Settle Civil Forfeiture Action of $12 Million on Southeast Asian Antiquities |
On June 22, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York Special Agent in Charge Ivan J. Arvelo and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams announced that the United... |
Bruce Zagaris |
39 |
8 |
2023-07-07 |
Cambodia, United States, Vietnam |
Crimes, Property Restitution, Robbery, Theft |
