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UK Concludes Prisoner Transfer Agreement with Jamaica and Agrees to Build New Prison in Jamaica |
On September 30, 2015, United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron announced the conclusion of a prisoner transfer agreement with Jamaica as he made the first visit by a UK Prime Minister to Jamaica... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
10 |
2015-10-02 |
Jamaica, United States |
Chemicals Smuggle, Civil Rights, Comparative and International Law, Court Conviction, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, Detention, Extradition, Fair Trial, International Cooperation, International Criminal and Comparative Law, Jurisdiction, Prisoner Rights |
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China and U.S. Agree to Cooperate on Multiple Enforcement Issues during Xi’s Visit to the White House |
On September 25, 2015, at the conclusion of Chinese President Xi’s state visit to the White House, the two governments agreed to cooperate on a wide range of issues, including cybersecurity, wildlife... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
10 |
2015-10-02 |
China, United States |
Computer Crimes, Corruption, Counter-terrorism, Cross-Border Communication, Cybercrime, Data Privacy, Data Sharing, Information Exchange, International Cooperation, International Crimes, Internet Crime, Jurisdiction, Law Enforcement, Oversight, Policy/Directives, Political Leaders, Wildlife, Wildlife Smuggle |
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Mexico Extradites Drug Cartel Members and Conspirator in Murder of ICE Special Agent to U.S. |
On September 30, 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that the Mexican government has extradited thirteen individuals, including the alleged conspirator in the 2011 killing of an... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
10 |
2015-10-02 |
Mexico, United States |
Arms Trafficking, Arrest, Charged with Crimes, Comparative and International Law, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, Detention, Drugs & Trafficking, Extradition, Financial Crimes, Gangs, Illegal Importation, Indictment, Investigation, Law Enforcement, Money Laundering, Murder, Organized Crime |
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U.S. District Court Issues Preliminary Injunction against FinCEN’s Enforcement of Special Measures against FBME Bank Ltd. |
On August 27, 2015, U.S. District Judge Christopher R. Cooper of the U.S. District Court for District of Columbia issued a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
9 |
2015-09-18 |
Cyprus, Tanzania, United States |
Adjective Enforcement, Administration of Justice, Bank Secrecy, Banking Supervision, Compliance, Court Conviction, Due Diligence, Fair Trial, Fair Use, Financial Crimes, Financial Enforcement, Financial Supervision, Freezing of Assets, Lawsuits, Legislation, Money Laundering, Offshore Banking, Offshore trusts, Oversight, Policy/Directives |
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U.S. Court Imposes John Doe Summons against Belize Offshore Banks |
On September 16, 2015, a U.S. District Court in Miami entered an order authorizing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to serve a "John Doe" summons seeking information about U.S. taxpayers who may... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
9 |
2015-09-18 |
Belize, United States |
Adjective Enforcement, Administration of Justice, Asset Forfeiture, Bank Secrecy, Banking Supervision, Comparative and International Law, Compliance, Court Conviction, Financial Crimes, Financial Enforcement, Financial Supervision, Investigation, Money Laundering, Tax Crimes, Tax Enforcement, Tax Havens, Taxation, Transparency, Treaties |
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Swiss Authorize Extradition to U.S. and Both U.S. and Swiss Promise More Prosecutions and FIFA Proposes Reforms |
During the second week of September 2015, efforts to prosecute alleged wrongdoing in FIFA continued along with the announcement that the Swiss government has approved the extradition of a former FIFA... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
9 |
2015-09-18 |
Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, United States |
Administration of Justice, Charged with Crimes, Conspiracy, Corruption, Counterfeiting, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, Data Sharing, Extradition, International Cooperation, Money Laundering |
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Times Have Changed -- 30 Years IELR |
In September 1985, my law firm partner Bruce Zagaris invited me to get his idea off the ground: an International Enforcement Law Reporter. Thirty years later, he invited a note on its anniversary. |
Clemens Kochinke |
31 |
9 |
2015-09-11 |
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Spain Extradites 2 Pakistani Nationals to U.S. for Conspiracy to Commit Narco-Terrorism |
On September 4, 2015, Spain extradited Hameed Chishti and Wahab Chishti, both Pakistani nationals residing in Spain, to the U.S. where they are charged with conspiring to commit narco-terrorism, to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
9 |
2015-09-11 |
Colombia, Pakistan, Spain, United States |
Arms Trafficking, Arrest, Asset Seizure, Charged with Crimes, Comparative and International Law, Counter-terrorism, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Drug Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Extradition, Illegal Importation, International Cooperation, International Courts, International Crimes, Investigation, Jurisdiction, Law Enforcement, Organized Crime |
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More Settlements between the Justice Department and Swiss Banks |
Two additional settlements have occurred between the U.S. Department of Justice and Swiss banks under the Swiss Bank Program, which was announced on August 29, 2013, and gives a mechanism for Swiss... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
9 |
2015-09-11 |
Switzerland, United States |
Adjective Enforcement, Administration of Justice, Bank Secrecy, Banking Supervision, Comparative and International Law, Compliance, Confidentiality, Cross-Border Communication, Data Privacy, Data Sharing, Disclosure, Due Diligence, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Financial Crimes, Financial Enforcement, Financial Supervision, Investigation, Law Enforcement, Offshore Banking, Offshore trusts, Oversight, Penalties, Settlement, Tax Crimes, Tax Enforcement, Tax Havens, Taxation |
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International Criminal Court Requests Explanation from South Africa Concerning Al Bashir |
On September 4, 2015, Pre-Trial Chamber II of the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an order requesting submissions from the Republic of South Africa ("South Africa") for the purposes of... |
Michael Plachta |
31 |
9 |
2015-09-11 |
South Africa, Sudan |
Adjective Enforcement, Administration of Justice, Charged with Crimes, Comparative and International Law, Compliance, Crimes against Humanity, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Indictment, International Criminal Court, Jurisdiction, Law Enforcement, Mutual Legal Assistance, Political Leaders, Political Strife, Prosecution, Warrants |
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U.S. Extradites U.S. Citizen in Quadruple Murder to the Czech Republic |
On August 31, 2015, the U.S. government extradited U.S. citizen Kevin Dahlgren to the Czech Republic to stand trial on murder charges in that country. |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
9 |
2015-09-11 |
Czech Republic, United States |
Arrest, Charged with Crimes, Comparative and International Law, Court Conviction, Crimes, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Extradition, Investigation, Law Enforcement, Murder, Sentencing |
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European Commission and United States Have Initialed a Law Enforcement “Umbrella Agreement” |
On September 9, 2015, the European Commission, represented by Ms. Paraskevi Michou, Acting Director-General for DG Justice, and the United States, represented by Mr. Bruce Swartz, Deputy Assistant... |
Michael Plachta |
31 |
9 |
2015-09-11 |
European Union, United States |
Cybercrime, Data Privacy, Data Sharing, International Convention, International Cooperation, International Crimes, Privacy |
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Swiss Federal Council Recommends Rejecting Initiative on Protection of Tax Privacy |
On August 26, 2015, the Swiss Federal Council recommended that the Swiss Parliament and votes reject the popular initiative “Yes to the protection of privacy” and approved a message for the attention... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
9 |
2015-09-04 |
Switzerland, Tanzania |
Bank Secrecy, Banking Supervision, Comparative and International Law, Compliance, Confidentiality, Data Privacy, Data Sharing, International Cooperation, Offshore Banking, Policy/Directives, Political Strife, Protests |
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International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala Identifies Guatemalan Political Leaders as Responsible for Customs Corruption |
On August 25, 2015, the Guatemalan Supreme Court decided unanimously to approve a motion by the attorney general to impeach Guatemalan President Otto Pérez Molina. The impeachment follows criminal... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
8 |
2015-09-04 |
Guatemala |
Administration of Justice, Arrest, Bribery, Charged with Crimes, Corruption, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Customs, Embezzlement, Freezing of Assets, Intelligence, International Convention, International Cooperation, International Organizations, Investigation, Organized Crime, Political Leaders, Political Strife, Prosecution, Protests, United Nations |
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Permanent Court of Arbitration Orders Russia to Pay Damages in the Arctic Sunrise Case |
On August 14, 2015, the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) delivered its “Award on the Merits” in the matter of the Arctic Sunrise arbitration between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and... |
Michael Plachta |
31 |
9 |
2015-09-04 |
Netherlands, Russia |
Administration of Justice, Border Security, Civil Rights, Civil Rights Organizations, Comparative and International Law, Compliance, Court Conviction, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, Detention, Fair Trial, International Courts, International Crimes, International Criminal and Comparative Law, International Law, International Organizations, Investigation, Jurisdiction, Lawsuits, Maritime, Penalties, Protests, Sentencing, Sovereignty, Terrorism, Treaties, United Nations |
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European Court of Human Rights Found Unlawful Detention of Tunisian Migrants in Degrading Conditions on Lampedusa (Italy) |
On September 1st, 2015, the European Court of Human Rights (Court) delivered a Chamber judgment in the case of Khalifa and Others v. Italy (application no. 16483/12). The case concerned the detention... |
Michael Plachta |
31 |
9 |
2015-09-04 |
Italy, Tunisia |
Asylum, Border Security, Civil Rights, Comparative and International Law, Deportation, Detention, European Court of Human Rights, Human Rights, Immigration, Inspection, Investigation, Smuggle |
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A Critical Overview of the Council of Europe Convention Against Trafficking in Human Organs |
On March 25, 2015, the latest criminal law treaty of the Council of Europe (CoE) was opened for signature in Spain: the Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs. Over the years the CoE has... |
Konstantinos D Magliveras |
31 |
9 |
2015-09-04 |
European Union, Europe |
Abuse of Children, Adjective Enforcement, Administration of Justice, Civil Rights, Comparative and International Law, Compliance, Crimes against Humanity, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Data Sharing, Detention, Disclosure, European Union, Human Rights, Human Trafficking, International Cooperation, International Crimes, International Criminal and Comparative Law, Organized Crime, Policy/Directives, Prosecution, Smuggle, Targeted Killings, Torture, Treaties, Violence |
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U.S. Brings Civil Asset Forfeiture Case against Kickbacks of Uzbek Ruling Family |
On June 25, 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, seeking to forfeit assets which are the proceeds of bribes and kickbacks... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
8 |
2015-08-21 |
United States, Uzbekistan |
Adjective Enforcement, Administration of Justice, Asset Forfeiture, Bribery, Corruption, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Disclosure, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Fraud, Freezing of Assets, International Cooperation, International Crimes, Investigation, Political Leaders, Property Restitution |
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U.S. Indictment Charges 9 Persons with Computer Hacking and Securities Fraud |
On August 11, 2015, U.S. law enforcement officials announced the unsealing of indictments in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York and Newark, New Jersey, charging nine persons... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
8 |
2015-08-21 |
Georgia, Ukraine, United States |
Arrest, Charged with Crimes, Computer Crimes, Conspiracy, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cybercrime, Data Privacy, Data Sharing, Economic Crimes, Financial Enforcement, Financial Supervision, Fraud, Freezing of Assets, Indictment, International Crimes, Internet Crime, Investigation, Law Enforcement, Money Laundering, Securities Exchange Commission, Securities Law, Securities Trade Enforcement, Sentencing, U.S. Federal Government, White Collar Crime |
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Europol Has Released Its EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (TE-SAT) |
In July 2015, Europol released its annual “European Union Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (TE-SAT)”. Bob Wainwright, Director of Europol, stated that this report presents the situation with... |
Michael Plachta |
31 |
8 |
2015-08-21 |
Africa, Austria, European Union, Europe, France |
Border Security, Counter-terrorism, Customs Enforcement, Europol, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Intelligence, International Convention, International Cooperation, International Crimes, Investigation, Policy/Directives, Smuggle, Terrorism |