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Interpol Puts Canadian Financier on Most-Wanted List |
On January 22, 1996, a South African court ruled that Paul Grecian, a former British spy and arms dealer whose extradition the United States has requested for sending contraband material to Iraq,... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
2 |
1996-02-01 |
Canada, Europe, Switzerland, United Kingdom |
Money Laundering, Mutual Legal Assistance, Fraud, Law Enforcement, Theft |
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International Bar Association Adopts Anti-Laundering Resolution |
The International Bar Association (IBA) has adopted an anti-money laundering resolution...(more) |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
2 |
1996-02-01 |
World |
Money Laundering, Administration of Justice, International Organizations, Financial Crimes |
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Interpol Agents in South Africa Arrest U.S. Arms Fugitive |
On January 22, 1996, a South African court ruled that Paul Grecian, a former British spy and arms dealer whose extradition the United States has requested for sending contraband material to Iraq,... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
2 |
1996-02-01 |
United States, United Kingdom, Belgium, Iraq, South Africa, Jordan |
Extradition, Arms Trafficking, Fraud, Law Enforcement |
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Bank of England Exposes Fraud in Its Certificates |
The Bank of England has exposed efforts to dupe investors into investing in fake Bank of England certificates of deposit worth many millions that have been in circulation…(more) |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
2 |
1996-02-01 |
United Kingdom |
Fraud, Financial Crimes |
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Mexico and United Kingdom Negotiate Asset Forfeiture Cooperation Agreement |
On January 20, 1996, the international media reported that Mexico and Britain are negotiating an asset forfeiture cooperation agreement that will facilitate the forfeiture by Britain on behalf of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
2 |
1996-02-01 |
United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, Switzerland |
Money Laundering, Corruption, Bank Secrecy, Murder, United Nations, Drugs & Trafficking, Asset Forfeiture, Asset Seizure, International Cooperation, International Convention |
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U.S. Increases Conventional and Nonconventional Ways to Stem Illegal Entry on Southwestern Border |
The United States, in anticipation of a new rush of illegal aliens from Mexico, has taken both conventional and nonconventional means to stem the flow…(more) |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
2 |
1996-02-01 |
United States, Mexico |
Customs Enforcement, Intelligence, National Security, Drugs & Trafficking, Sanctions, Law Enforcement |
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Yugoslav War Crimes Tribunal Decides Remaining Preliminary Motions |
On November 14, 1995, the Trial Chamber of the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of... |
André Klip |
12 |
2 |
1996-02-01 |
Germany, Croatia, Former Yugoslavia, Bosnia |
Human Rights, Jurisdiction, International Courts, Crimes against Humanity |
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U.K. and Italy Conclude MOU for Financial Services Cooperation |
The United Kingdom and Italian financial services regulators, SIB and CONSOB, have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on regulatory cooperation. The purpose of the MOU is... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
2 |
1996-02-01 |
United Kingdom, Italy |
Money Laundering, International Organizations, Fraud, International Cooperation, Financial Supervision |
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FDIC Orders Florida Bank to Increase Oversight for Pass-Through Accounts |
In an indication of its new initiative against "pass-through" or "payable through accounts," the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued a public cease and desist order that requires... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
2 |
1996-02-01 |
United States, Iraq |
Bank Secrecy, Fraud, Sanctions, Law Enforcement, Banking Supervision |
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Bibliography of Books, Articles and Documents |
Books
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Paolo Bernasconi, Nuovi Strumenti Giudiziara Contro la Criminalità Economica Internazionale [Nouveaux Instruments Judiciaries Contra la Criminalité Économique... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
2 |
1996-02-01 |
World |
Bibliography |
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Gold Smuggling in Guyana Used to Launder Money |
On November 27, 1995, Kellawan Lall, political advisor to Guyana President Cheddi Jagan, announced that the Guyanese government is cooperating with the United States Government and receiving... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
1 |
1996-01-01 |
United States, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Chile, Suriname, Guyana |
Money Laundering, Corruption, Customs Enforcement, Arms Trafficking, Drugs & Trafficking, Export Enforcement , International Cooperation, Law Enforcement, Customs, Smuggle |
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Japan Claims Withholding Tax Evasion on Foreign Payments Soars |
On November 9, 1995, the Tokyo Regional Tax Bureau of the National Tax Administration stated the amount of payments to overseas firms and individuals that escaped the mandatory Japanese withholding... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
1 |
1996-01-01 |
United States, Japan |
Human Rights, Taxation, Tax Enforcement, International Cooperation, Tax Crimes |
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Barbados Appellate Court Rejects Appeal of Extradition Order as Untimely |
On June 8, 1995, the Court of Appeal of Barbados held that Notices of Appeal and Grounds of Appeal against the decision of a magistrate to commit Paul Webster for surrender following an extradition... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
1 |
1996-01-01 |
United States, Barbados |
Extradition, Human Rights |
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Money Laundering and the French Legislation |
Because "dirty money" is usually laundered not only across countries but, on many occasions, across continents as well, it was essential for the international community to organize the fight against... |
François Serres |
12 |
1 |
1996-01-01 |
Europe, France |
Bank Secrecy, Extradition, Terrorism, European Union, United Nations, Drugs & Trafficking, International Courts, Organized Crime, Fraud, Asset Forfeiture, Sanctions, Asset Seizure, Financial Crimes, International Convention, Economic Crimes, Financial Supervision |
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U.S. Court in Florida Upholds Extradition Statute |
On September 22, 1995, a United States District Court upheld the constitutionality of the U.S. extradition statute in connection with an extradition request made by Peru, thereby providing more... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
1 |
1996-01-01 |
United States, Peru |
Extradition, Treaties, International Convention |
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Relator Blocks French Extradition Request to England for Testimony Only |
In 1994, a relator/fugitive successfully sought a writ of habeas corpus against her detention pursuant to a request for her extradition made by France to England...(more) |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
1 |
1996-01-01 |
France, United Kingdom |
Extradition, Treaties, International Convention |
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Germany Extradites Leeson to Singapore in Barings Case and Plea Is Made |
On November 23, 1995, Nicholas W. Leeson, the British trader, was extradited and arrived in Singapore where he was immediately arrested for the eleven charges for which he was extradited in... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
1 |
1996-01-01 |
Germany, United Kingdom, Singapore |
Extradition, Fraud, Forgery, Financial Crimes |
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GAO Report Shows U.S. Agencies Are Improving Coordination and Cooperation in Apprehending Fugitives |
The U.S. General Accounting Agency has released a report discussing measures taken by federal agencies involved in apprehending federal fugitives, including fugitives of other countries. The report... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
1 |
1996-01-01 |
United States, Switzerland |
Customs Enforcement, Extradition, Arms Trafficking, International Cooperation, Drug Enforcement, Financial Crimes, Law Enforcement |
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U.S. Appellate Court Allows Tort Suit for Victims of War Crimes |
On October 13, 1995, an appellate court panel unanimously overturned the dismissal of a suit requesting damages for alleged war crimes against Bosnian Serb President Radovan Karadzic in a case that... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
1 |
1996-01-01 |
United States, Serbia, Former Yugoslavia, Bosnia, Herzegovina |
Human Rights, Immunity, Jurisdiction, Murder, United Nations, War Crimes, Genocide, Torture, Alien Tort Claims Act, Treaties, International Convention, Victims Compensation, Rape |
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Thais Arrest Alleged Leader of Alien Smuggler in Golden Venture Case |
On November 18, 1995, the Royal Thai Police arrested Lee Peng Fei, who is alleged to be the mastermind to the Golden Venture freighter that ran aground off New York in August 1994 with its cargo of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
1 |
1996-01-01 |
United States, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Kenya |
Extradition, Immigration, Murder, International Cooperation, Smuggle |