Articles

E.g., 2026-06
Title Abstract Author Volume Issue Date Publishedsort ascending Geographic Identifier Subject Areas
Montenegro Extradites 3 Persons to the U.S. on International Arms Trafficking Charges On February 26, 2015, the U.S Department of Justice announced the extradition of Cristian Vintila, 44, Massimo Romagnoli, 43, and Virgil Flaviu Georgescu, 42, international arms traffickers charged... Bruce Zagaris 31 3 2015-03-13 Colombia, United States Arms Trafficking, Arrest, Charged with Crimes, Conspiracy, Extradition
The UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) Secures First Conviction Against a Corporation for Foreign Bribery On February 12, 2015, Judge HHJ Higgins of the Southwark Crown Court sentenced two employees of Smith and Ouzman Ltd., a printing company based in Eastbourne, England, following a trial and a jury... Bruce Zagaris 31 3 2015-03-13 Ghana, Kenya, Mauritania, United Kingdom Bribery, Corruption, Court Conviction
UK House of Lords Committee Releases Its Report on Extradition Law and Practice On March 10, 2015, the UK House of Lords Select Committee on Extradition Law published its report on extradition law and practice. The Select Committee on Extradition Law was appointed by the House... Michael Plachta 31 3 2015-03-13 Europe, United Kingdom European Court of Human Rights, European Union, Extradition, International Cooperation, International Crimes, Policy/Directives
Civil Society Criticizes Luxembourg Criminal Charges against Former PwC Whistleblower On December 12, 2014, a Luxembourg judge, acting on a 2012 complaint by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP(PwC) in Luxembourg, brought criminal proceedings against Antoine Deltour, former PwC junior auditor... Bruce Zagaris 31 3 2015-03-13 European Union, Luxembourg Confidentiality, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Disclosure, Tax Crimes, Tax Enforcement, Tax Havens
President Obama Blocks Property and Prohibits Entry into the U.S. of Seven Venezuelan Officials On March 9, 2015, President Barack Obama, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act, (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA),... Bruce Zagaris 31 3 2015-03-13 United States, Venezuela Human Rights, Penalties, Policy/Directives, Political Leaders, Political Strife, Protests, Violence
EU Intelligence Project on Environmental Crime: Preliminary Report On November 21, 2014, the EU informal Environmental Crime Network (EnviCrimeNet) released its preliminary report on environmental crime in Europe. Michael Plachta 31 3 2015-03-13 European Union Endangered Species, Environment, Eurojust, Europol, International Convention, International Cooperation, International Crimes, International Organizations, Policy/Directives
Europol Released Its Report on Future Trends in Organized Crime On March 2, 2015, Europol released its latest report on organized crime. The report focuses on future perspectives and trends in this area.     Michael Plachta 31 3 2015-03-06 Europe European Union, Europol, Organized Crime, Policy/Directives
Italy and Switzerland Sign Exchange of Information Treaty Protocol and Roadmap to Cooperation On February 23, 2015, Italy and Switzerland signed an exchange of information protocol to their 1976 income tax treaty in Milan Italy.  The countries also signed a roadmap for continued dialogue on... Bruce Zagaris 31 3 2015-03-06 Italy, Switzerland International Banking Supervision, International Convention, International Cooperation, Tax Crimes, Tax Enforcement, Tax Havens, Taxation
United Nations Released Its report on Widespread Human Rights Violations in Iraq On February 23, 2015, United Nations released a report on the protection of civilians in the armed conflict in Iraq. The report, produced jointly by the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and the... Michael Plachta 31 3 2015-03-06 Iraq Crimes against Humanity, Human Rights, Human Trafficking, Torture, United Nations, War Crimes
U.S. Appellate Court Overturns Conviction of Australian On February 28, 2015, the United States Court of Military Commission Review (CMCR) overturned the decision of a Military Commission Judge and set aside the guilty plea of Australian, David M. Hicks... Bruce Zagaris 31 3 2015-03-06 Afghanistan, Australia, United States Adjective Enforcement, Administration of Justice, Court Conviction, Sentencing, Settlement, Terrorism
European Ombudsman Sets Whistleblowing Rules On March 2, 2015, The European Ombudsman, Emily O’Reilly, called on EU institutions to adopt whistleblowing rules. She has found that seven out of the nine EU institutions questioned by her office... Michael Plachta 31 3 2015-03-06 European Union European Commission, European Union, Policy/Directives, Whistle-blowing
Goodyear Settles FCPA Charges with the SEC On February 24, 2015, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company agreed to settle with the Securities and Exchange Commission on charges that it violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) when its... Bruce Zagaris 31 3 2015-02-27 Angola, Kenya, United States Bribery, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Securities Exchange Commission, Settlement
Cuba Releases Canadian After 3 Years in Jail for Corruption and Tax Crimes On February 21, 2015, Cuba released Cy Tokmakjian, a Canadian businessman who was imprisoned in Cuba on corruption and tax evasion charges for more than three years.A Cuban court sentenced Tokmakjian... Bruce Zagaris 31 3 2015-02-27 Canada, Cuba Asset Seizure, Bribery, Charged with Crimes, Corruption, Court Conviction, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Tax Crimes
Canadian Supreme Court Deals Another Blow to Lawyers Due Diligence On February 13, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada again dealt a blow to anti-money laundering laws for lawyers, when it unanimously struck down sections of the law permitting authorities to search... Bruce Zagaris 31 2 2015-02-20 Canada Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Legal Ethics, Legislation, Money Laundering
ICIJ Information Dump Precipitates New Tax Investigations On February 8, 2015, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) released information on almost 60,000 files from HSBC’s Swiss private banking branch, causing tax authorities to... Bruce Zagaris 31 2 2015-02-20 France, United Kingdom Asset Seizure, Bank Secrecy, Banking Supervision, Data Sharing, Offshore Banking, Offshore trusts, Tax Crimes, Tax Enforcement, Tax Havens, Taxation
FinCEN and SEC Impose Penalties on Oppenheimer On January 26, 2015, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) imposed a $20 million civil money penalty against Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. for violations... Bruce Zagaris 31 2 2015-02-20 Bahamas, United States Bank Secrecy, Banking Supervision, Financial Crimes, Financial Enforcement, Financial Supervision, Money Laundering, Securities Exchange Commission, Securities Law, Securities Trade Enforcement
U.S. Presidential Task Force Releases Implementation Plan for the National Strategy to Combat Wildlife Trafficking On February 11, 2015, the Departments of Justice, State and Interior unveiled the implementation plan for the U.S. National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking.  The agencies are co-chairs of... Bruce Zagaris 31 2 2015-02-13 United States Policy/Directives, Smuggle, U.S. Federal Government, Wildlife, Wildlife Smuggle
European Parliament Adopts Resolution on Counter-terrorism On February 11, 2015, European Parliament adopted by 532 votes to 136 a resolution on counter-terrorism measures. The joint motion for the resolution was tabled by MEPs representing all political... Michael Plachta 31 2 2015-02-13 European Union Counter-terrorism, Cybercrime, European Union, Information Exchange, International Cooperation, International Crimes, Legislation, Terrorism
Germany Detains Former Swiss Banker on U.S. Tax Evasion Charges On February 5, 2015, the media reported Roger Keller, a former client adviser in Zurich at Wegelin & Co., was arrested on February 2, 2015, on an extradition warrant arising out of an indictment... Bruce Zagaris 31 2 2015-02-13 Germany, Switzerland, United States Extradition, Tax Crimes, Tax Enforcement, Tax Havens, Taxation, Warrants
European Parliament Adopts Resolution on the Use of Torture by the CIA On February 11, 2015, European Parliament adopted a resolution on the U.S. Senate report on the use of torture by the CIA. The Parliament was divided on this issue. The resolution was approved by 363... Michael Plachta 31 2 2015-02-13 European Union Central Intelligence Agency, European Court of Human Rights, European Union, Human Rights, Terrorism, Torture

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