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Multinational Law Enforcement Force Dismantles 911 S5 Botnet and Arrests its Administrator |
On May 29, 204, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that a court-authorized coordinated international law enforcement operation disrupted a botnet used... |
Bruce Zagaris |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-31 |
United States |
Cybercrime |
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Outsourcing the Prison System Through the New “Mode” of Transfer of Foreign Prisoners |
On May 23, 2024, the Kosovo parliament ratified a treaty with Denmark allowing the return of the Kosovo nationals sentenced to prison terms, to serve their... |
Michael Plachta |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-31 |
Kosovo |
Transfer of Prisoners |
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Renewed Trial of Emsley Tromp in Curaçao Highlights Alleged Fraudulent Loans, Local Anti-Corruption Efforts |
A trial in Curaçao has brought to light an alleged multi-country money-laundering scheme surrounding ex-President of the Central Bank of St. Maarten... |
Kenneth Boggess |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-31 |
Curaçao |
Corruption |
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Council of Europe Adopted a Set of Resolutions on Alexei Navalny and Kara-Murza Calling for Legal Accountability of Putin |
At its sitting held on April 17, 2024, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted three resolutions addressing several interrelated... |
Michael Plachta |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-31 |
Russia |
Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) |
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International Court of Justice Tells Mexico that with Ecuador’s Assurances in Place, there is No Urgency to Issue Provisional Measures to Guarantee Mexico’s Embassy in Quito |
On May 23, 2024, with a unanimous decision, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) denied Mexico’s request for provisional measures in the case... |
Rodrigo Labardini |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-31 |
Mexico |
International Courts |
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Criminal Enforcement in Saudi Arabia's Competition Policy Against Cartels: With Comparative Insights into International Regulations |
Saudi Arabia has lately developed into a vibrant and fast-expanding economy that seeks to diversify and attract investment in various sectors, such as... |
Aljohrh Al Abdulsalam |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-31 |
Saudi Arabia |
Regulation |
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DEA Issues Report on Fentanyl and Focuses on Assigning Blame to Other Actors |
The Drug Enforcement Administration released on May 9, the National Drug Threat Assessment 2024 (NDTA-2024). The DEA portrays Mexican transnational criminal... |
Rodrigo Labardini |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-24 |
United States |
Drug Enforcement |
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British High Court Allows Assange to Bring New Appeal against U.S. Extradition Request |
On May 19, 2024, a pair of High Court judges in Britain decided Julian Assange can appeal his extradition to the U.S. after reviewing the request assurances... |
Bruce Zagaris |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-24 |
United States |
Extradition |
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American Man Accused of Sexual Assault in 2013 is Detained in France for Possession of Stolen Goods |
On May 14, 2023, French authorities announced that Ian Thomas Cleary, 31, had been taken into custody last month in Metz, France for a stolen goods case. On... |
Morinsola Tinubu |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-24 |
United States |
Extradition |
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ICC Announces New Policy on Complementarity and Cooperation |
On April 25, 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced a new Policy on Complementarity and Cooperation. The Policy aims to enhance the... |
Austin Wahl |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-24 |
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International Criminal Court |
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ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrants for Israel and Hamas Leaders for International Crimes |
On May 20, 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor, Karim A.A. Khan KC, announced he had applied for warrants of arrest before Pre-Trial... |
Michael Plachta |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-24 |
Palestine |
Crimes against Humanity |
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The Moscow Mechanism Expert Report on the Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty of Ukrainian Civilians by Russia |
On April 25, 2024, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) presented an... |
Michael Plachta |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-24 |
Ukraine |
Crimes against Humanity |
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TCI Makes 8 U.S. Tourists Bite the Bullet for Importing Firearms and Ammunition |
On April 24, 2024, the Turks and Caicos Attorney General and Director of Public Prosecutions released a statement that “8 firearms and ammunition... |
Bruce Zagaris |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-24 |
Turks and Caicos |
Arms Trafficking |
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U.S. Law Enforcement Completes Annual Money Mule Initiative Against Transnational Fraud |
On May 10, the United States Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), and other federal law... |
Bruce Zagaris |
40 |
5 |
2024-05-17 |
United States |
Fraud |
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Mexico Extradited CJNG’s Precursor Chemical Broker to the U.S. |
On May 10, 2024, the Mexican government extradited to the U.S. Francisco Pulido Caracero, 66 and a Mexican national, to the United States. Pulido Corocoro is charged with furnishing the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
40 |
5 |
2024-05-17 |
Mexico |
Drug Enforcement |
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Canadian Police Arrest Three Indian Nationals Suspected of Murdering Hardeep Nijar, a Sikh Separatist Leader |
On Friday, May 3, 2024, Canadian police arrested three Indian nationals — Karan Brar, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karanpreet Singh — for the murder of... |
Morinsola Tinubu |
40 |
5 |
2024-05-17 |
Canada |
Targeted Killings |
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Rep. Henry Cuellar and Wife Charged with Bribery, Unlawful Foreign Influence, and Money Laundering |
On May 3, 2024, the U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of Texas unsealed an indictment charging U.S. Congressman Enrique Roberto “Henry”... |
Bruce Zagaris |
40 |
5 |
2024-05-17 |
United States |
Money Laundering |
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ICJ Refuses to Indicate Provisional Measures Against Germany |
On April 30, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an 15–1 Order rejecting a request by Nicaragua for the indication of provisional measures in... |
Michael Plachta |
40 |
5 |
2024-05-11 |
Germany, Israel |
Geneva Convention |
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The Establishment of Special Courts in Liberia and the Gambia: Recent Developments |
In recent months, there has been considerable activity in Liberia and in The Gambia towards establishing courts of a criminal remit to prosecute and try those allegedly... |
Konstantinos D. Magliveras |
40 |
5 |
2024-05-11 |
Gambia, Liberia |
Crimes against Humanity, War Crimes |
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Liberia Establishes a War Crimes Court for Human Rights Violations Committed During the Liberian Civil Wars |
On Thursday, May 2, 2024, President Joseph Bokai signed an executive order to establish a war crimes court in Liberia. The establishment of this court is in direct... |
Morinsola Tinubu |
40 |
5 |
2024-05-11 |
Liberia |
War Crimes |
