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Uruguay Signs Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties with the U.S. and U.K. and Introduces Anti-money Laundering Bill |
Uruguay is one of the most important financial centers in South America due to its strong bank secrecy laws, few restrictions on dollar accounts, lack of foreign exchange controls, and favorable tax... |
Bruce Zagaris and Sheila Castilla |
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7 |
1992-07-01 |
Uruguay |
Drugs & Trafficking, Legislation, Money Laundering, Mutual Legal Assistance, Treaties, United Nations |
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Hot, Dirty and Stolen Money |
This month will see the Tenth International Symposium on Economic Crime take place at Jesus College, University of Cambridge. The theme this year is Hot, Dirty and Stolen Money. In this article, some... |
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7 |
1992-07-01 |
World |
Conferences, Economic Crimes, Legislation, Money Laundering, Organized Crime, Sovereignty |
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More International Cooperation and Congressional Action Called for to Combat Credit Card Fraud by Asian Organized Crime |
During the hearing on June 18, 1992, before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations “Asian Organized Crime: the New International Criminal.” Testimony from Donn Sickles, Vice President, Security... |
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7 |
1992-07-01 |
Asia |
Counterfeiting, Fraud, Organized Crime |
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Senate Permanent Subcommittee Proposes Initiative Against International Aspects of Insurance Fraud |
On July 1, the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) issued a report, entitled “Problems with the Regulation of the Insurance and Reinsurance Industry,” which found that serious... |
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8 |
7 |
1992-07-01 |
United States |
Fraud, International Cooperation, Investigation, Prosecution |
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Grenada Takes Anti-Drug Action |
As a result of the increasing use of Grenada and the Eastern Caribbean as a transshipment point for narcotics, mainly en route to the U.S., Grenada has begun taking action. In April 1991, Grenada... |
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8 |
7 |
1992-07-01 |
Grenada |
Asset Forfeiture, Drug Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking, Legislation, Organized Crime |
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U.S. and Mexico Resolve Dispute Over Kidnapping Without Resort to Formal Changes to the Extradition Treaty, but Mexico Declines Further Drug Aid Due to U.S. Inability to Respect the Rule of Law in Mexico |
After two weeks of intense negotiations, the United States and Mexican governments have resolved for now the controversy over the kidnapping of Mexican citizens, particularly Dr. Alvarez-Machain. For... |
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8 |
7 |
1992-07-01 |
Mexico, United States |
Drug Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking, Extradition, Kidnaping, Legislation, Murder, Treaties |
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Bolivia Extradites Alleged Narcotics Traffickers While U.S. and Bolivia Discuss Improved Extradition Cooperation |
On July 10, 1992, Bolivia extradited Beatriz Asunta Roca Suarez, the first Bolivian citizen extradited for narcotics trafficking and money laundering allegations. Ms. Roca Suarez, alias “Techo de... |
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8 |
7 |
1992-07-01 |
Bolivia, United States |
Drugs & Trafficking, Extradition, International Cooperation, Money Laundering, Prosecution, Treaties |
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U.S. Congress Holds Hearing on Extradition Policy in Aftermath of Alvarez-Machain Decision |
On June 22, 1992, the House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights convened its first in a series of hearings on U.S. policy on extradition and particularly the... |
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8 |
7 |
1992-07-01 |
United States |
Extradition, Fugitive, International Law, Jurisdiction, Kidnaping, Legislation, Treaties |
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Polly Wants Protection, Not a Cracker Contend Concerned Onlookers |
How many parrots must be trapped, shipped, and imported to make one sale? And at what price? For each exotic bird sold in the United States, it is estimated that 75% of the 20 million caught do not... |
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8 |
7 |
1992-07-01 |
United States |
Environment, Legislation, Wildlife, Wildlife Smuggle |
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U.S. and Spain Conclude Securities Enforcement Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding |
On July 8, 1992, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Comision Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) concluded a Memorandum of Understanding in conjunction with a meeting of the... |
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8 |
7 |
1992-07-01 |
Spain, United States |
Fraud, International Cooperation, Jurisdiction, Mutual Legal Assistance, Securities Exchange Commission |
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CFTC Signs Enforcement Memoranda of Understanding with the Ontario Securities Commission and Québec’s Commission des Valeurs Mobiliéres du Québec |
According to a recent CFTC press release, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently signed enforcement Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between the CFTC and two Canadian futures... |
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8 |
7 |
1992-07-01 |
Canada, United States |
International Cooperation, Investigation, Trade Enforcement |
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Regulation of Money Movement Progresses in Western Hemisphere with Convergence of CICAD Anti-Laundering Regulations and Caribbean Financial Action Task Force |
At the end of May, the convergence of the approval by the General Assembly of the Organization of American States on May 24 of the anti-meony laundering model regulations and the convening on May 26-... |
Bruce Zagaris |
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5 |
1992-05-01 |
Caribbean |
Money Laundering |
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U.N. Security Council Resolution Against Libya is Unprecedented U.N. Action |
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Bruce Zagaris |
8 |
4 |
1992-04-01 |
Libya |
Sanctions, Terrorism, United Nations |
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International Court of Justice Rejects Libyan Request for Provisional Measures |
On April 14, 1992, the International Court of Justice in a 11 to 5 vote ordered in the case concerning Questions of Interpretation and Application of the 1971 Montreal Convention Arising from the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
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4 |
1992-04-01 |
Libya, United States |
Extradition, International Criminal and Comparative Law, Jurisdiction, Terrorism, United Nations |
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Chief of U.S. Terrorism and Violent Crimes Section Reviews Activities |
On January 14, 1992, Jerry Reynolds, Chief, Terrorism and Violent Crimes Section, U.S. Department of Justice, reviewed the work of his group. The section was established in June 1991. Much of the... |
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8 |
4 |
1992-04-01 |
United States |
Corruption, Drugs & Trafficking, Jurisdiction, Money Laundering, Organized Crime, Piracy, Terrorism |
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EC Adopts Consolidated Bank Supervision Plan |
On April 6, the European Community ministers adopted a directive requiring banking supervisors to apply key prudential standards on a consolidated basis to a whole bank holding company group, as... |
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8 |
4 |
1992-04-01 |
Europe |
Banking Supervision, Money Laundering, Regulation |
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U.S. Appellate Court Upholds Immunity of U.S. Government from Civilian Damages Incurred During Panama Invasion |
On March 6, 1992, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in a unanimous opinion filed per curiam affirmed the dismissal by a U.S. district court of an action brought... |
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4 |
1992-04-01 |
Panama, United States |
Law of War, Victims Compensation |
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International Narcotics Strategy Control Report Highlights Legal and Policy Developments in Anti-Money Laundering Enforcement |
In March 1992, the U.S. Department of State’s International Narcotics Control Strategy Report revealed that significant progress has resulted on both the level of international organizations and... |
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8 |
4 |
1992-04-01 |
World |
Drug Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking, FATF, Law Enforcement, Money Laundering |
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Torture Victim Protection Act Becomes Law |
On March 12, President Bush signed into law the Torture Victim Protection Act (P.L. 102-256). The law provides a civil cause of action for U.S. citizens against those who, acting under the actual or... |
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8 |
4 |
1992-04-01 |
United States |
Human Rights, Torture, Victims Compensation |
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IMB Outlines Proposals for Regional Piracy Centre |
The ICC-International Maritime Bureau is currently promoting the idea of creating a Regional Piracy Centre for South East Asia, and publishing a Piracy Guide. This article examines its proposals in... |
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8 |
4 |
1992-04-01 |
Asia |
Law Enforcement, Maritime, Piracy, Robbery |