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International Community Found to be Lax in Identifying and Returning Nazi Looted Art |
On September 10, 2014 a comprehensive report by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany and the World Jewish Restitution Organization (WJRO) was published, reviewing the progress... |
Robert Williams |
30 |
12 |
2014-10-22 |
Italy, Poland |
International Convention, International Cooperation |
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U.S. Brings Superseding Indictment in Attack against US Consulate and Ambassador in Benghazi, Libya |
On October 14, 2014, a federal grand jury in the District of Columbia returned a superseding indictment charging Ahmed Abu Khatallah, aka Ahmed Mukatallah, with various additional charges arising... |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
13 |
2014-10-21 |
Libya, United States |
Administration of Justice, Assassination, Charged with Crimes, Counter-terrorism, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Death Penalty, Detention, Indictment, Targeted Killings, Terrorism |
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Philippines Subpoenas U.S. Marine in Controversial Murder Investigation |
On October 17, 2014, the Philippine government served the U.S. Embassy subpoenas for Marine Pfc. Joseph Scott Pemberton, a murder suspect, and four other U.S. Marines sought as witnesses in the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
13 |
2014-10-21 |
Philippines, United States |
Administration of Justice, Crimes, Cross-Border Communication, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Information Exchange, International Cooperation, Investigation, Jurisdiction, Maritime, Murder, Mutual Legal Assistance, Treaties |
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U.S. Department of Justice and Obiang Settle Forfeiture Case with U.S. Gaining More than $30 Million |
On October 10, 2014, the U.S. Department of Justice and Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, the vice president of Equatorial Guinea and son of the country’s longtime president, reached a settlement of the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
13 |
2014-10-21 |
Equatorial Guinea, United States |
Asset Forfeiture, Asset Seizure, Corruption |
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Spain Extradites Liberty Reserve Founder to the U.S. |
On October 10, 2014, Arthur Budovsky, 40, a citizen of Costa Rica, arrived in New York after Spain extradited him on charges that he founded Liberty Reserve, a virtual currency used by cybercriminals... |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
13 |
2014-10-21 |
Costa Rica, Spain, United States |
Charged with Crimes, Cybercrime, Extradition, Indictment, International Crimes, Money Laundering |
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European Law Enforcement Authorities Successfully Completed Operation Archimedes |
Between September 15-23, law enforcement authorities from 34 countries, coordinated and supported by Europol from its headquarters in The Hague, joined forces in Operation Archimedes. The operation... |
Michael Plachta |
30 |
13 |
2014-10-15 |
Afghanistan, European Union |
Adjective Enforcement, Arrest, Asset Seizure, Border Security, Computer Crimes, Crimes, Cross-Border Communication, Cybercrime, Data Sharing, Detention, Drugs & Trafficking, Eurojust, European Union, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Human Trafficking, Illegal Importation, Information Exchange, Intelligence, International Cooperation, International Crimes, Law Enforcement, Organized Crime, Smuggle, Undercover Operations |
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Security Council Adopts Resolution on Foreign Terrorist Fighters |
On September 24, 2014, UN Security Council – acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations – unanimously adopted resolution to combat “foreign terrorist fighters”. |
Michael Plachta |
30 |
13 |
2014-10-15 |
Iraq, Jordan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United States |
Counter-terrorism, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, International Cooperation, International Crimes, International Law, International Organizations, National Security, Organized Crime, Oversight, Security Council, Terrorism, United Nations |
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Longtime Fugitive and Leader of Fraudulent Internet Companies Pleads Guilty |
On September 22, 2014, James Eberhart, 73 and a former Newport Beach, California resident who fled the U.S. in 1999, pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges, admitting his role in a scheme that... |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
13 |
2014-10-15 |
Malaysia, United States |
Arrest, Court Conviction, Financial Crimes, Fraud, Fugitive, International Cooperation, Offshore trusts, Sentencing |
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OECD Secretary General Maps the Post-2015 Agenda on Curbing Illicit Financial Flows |
On September 24, 2014, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria discussed the OECD’s efforts to combat illicit financial flows and tax evasion, its work in the BEPS project, and the establishment of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
13 |
2014-10-15 |
United States |
Conferences, Corruption, Financial Crimes, Financial Supervision, Information Exchange, International Convention, International Cooperation, International Organizations, Money Laundering, OECD, Offshore Banking, Oversight, Transparency, United Nations |
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TRANSCRIME Announces Preliminary Findings of a New Research Project - “Organized Crime Portfolio” |
At the High-Level Conference on a Renewed European Union (EU) Internal Security Strategy, held in Brussels September 29, 2014, TRANSCRIME announced preliminary findings of a new research project, “... |
Michael Plachta |
30 |
13 |
2014-10-15 |
European Union, Italy |
Asset Seizure, Bribery, Corruption, Counterfeiting, Drugs & Trafficking, European Union, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Forgery, Fraud, Gang Activity, Gangs, Information Exchange, International Crimes, Money Laundering, Organized Crime |
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New Afghan President Reopens Kabul Bank Investigation |
On October 1, 2014, the new Afghan President Ashraf Ghani announced he is reopening the investigation into the fraud which caused the collapse of the Kabul Bank in 2010, in which... |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
13 |
2014-10-15 |
Afghanistan |
Administration of Justice, Banking Supervision, Bribery, Corruption, Fair Trial, Financial Crimes, International Organizations, Investigation, Lawsuits |
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INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW IN A NUTSHELL by David P Stewart (West Nutshell Series 2014) |
The goal of the book is to provide a self-contained introduction to the field of international criminal law. The book is directed principally at the beginning student and endeavors to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
13 |
2014-10-15 |
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Book Review, International Crimes, International Law |
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EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator Reports on the Implementation of the Revised Strategy on Terrorist Financing |
The European Union Counter-Terrorism Coordinator (CTC) released his report on the implementation of the revised Strategy on Terrorist Financing.
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Michael Plachta |
30 |
13 |
2014-10-15 |
European Union |
Border Security, European Commission, Sanctions, Terrorism, United Nations |
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European Court of Human Rights Delivers Its Judgment in the Hassan Case |
On September 16, 2014, the European Court of Human Rights – Grand Chamber delivered its judgment in the case Hassan v. the United Kingdom. |
Michael Plachta |
30 |
13 |
2014-10-15 |
Iraq, United Kingdom |
Administration of Justice, Arrest, Compliance, Detention, European Court of Human Rights, Evidence Gathering, Fair Trial, Geneva Convention, Human Rights, International Criminal Court |
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CARICOM Securities Regulators Execute Memorandum of Understanding for the Exchange of Information and Cooperation and Consultation |
On Wednesday April 09, 2014 in Barbados, four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) securities regulators executed a Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding between the Commissions for the Exchange of... |
Annette C. Borel |
30 |
10 |
2014-10-01 |
Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago |
Cross-Border Communication, Data Sharing, Economic Integration, Evidence Sharing, Financial Crimes, Financial Enforcement, Financial Supervision, Information Exchange, International Banking Supervision, Regulation |
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Germany Extradites Alleged Iraqi Smuggler to Australia |
On June 19, 2014, the German government extradited an alleged Iraqi smuggler of humans to Australia where he is expected to face multiple charges relating to SIEV 185, a 20 meter-long Indonesian... |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
10 |
2014-10-01 |
Australia, Germany |
Arms Trafficking, Arrest, Asylum, Border Security, Counter-terrorism, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, Deportation, Detention, Evidence Sharing, Fugitive, Human Trafficking, Sentencing |
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IRS Announces Changes in Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Programs |
On June 28, 2014, the Internal Revenue Service announced changes in its offshore voluntary compliance programs (OVDP), providing new options to help both taxpayers residing overseas and those... |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
10 |
2014-10-01 |
United States |
Asset Seizure, Compliance, Financial Enforcement, Law Enforcement, OECD, Offshore Banking, Offshore trusts, Tax Crimes, Taxation, Transparency |
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U.S. Seizes and Irregularly Rendites Libyan Embassy Suspect |
On June 18, 2014, the United States President Barack Obama announced that on June 15, 2014, U.S. law enforcement had seized Ahmed Abu Khattala for his role in the assault in Benghazi, Libya, which... |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
10 |
2014-10-01 |
Libya, United States |
Administration of Justice, Assassination, Central Intelligence Agency, Charged with Crimes, Counter-terrorism, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Detention, Indictment, International Crimes, National Security, Prisoner Rights, Prosecution, Sentencing, Targeted Killings, Terrorism |
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European Committee on Crime Problems Discusses Various Law Enforcement Issues |
At its 66th plenary session on June 10-13, 2014, the Council of Europe’s (CoE) European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC) discussed various law enforcement issues. |
Michael Plachta |
30 |
10 |
2014-10-01 |
European Union, Malta, Russia |
Bribery, Corruption, EU Justice and Home Affairs Council, Enforcement of International Sports Law, European Union, International Convention, International Gaming, Legal Ethics |
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Council of Europe Releases Its White Paper on Transnational Organized Crime |
At its 66th plenary session on June 10-13, 2014, the Council of Europe’s (CoE) European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC) endorsed the White Paper on Transnational Organized Crime, presented by Ms.... |
Michael Plachta |
30 |
10 |
2014-10-01 |
European Union |
ACLU, Council of the European Union, Data Sharing, Information Exchange, International Crimes, Law Enforcement, Organized Crime |