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U.S. Homeland Security Unveils Campaign to Combat Human Smuggling Networks While Summit of the Americas Has Declaration on Migration and Protection |
In April 2022, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) started a five-part campaign against human smuggling.[1] At the Summit of the Americas, leaders from the Western... |
Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
6 |
2022-06-16 |
United States |
Cross-Border Communication, Human Trafficking, Immigration |
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U.S. Appellate Court Upholds Interpol Immunity on Suit for Potential Red Notice Abuse |
On May 24, 2022, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued its opinion in El Omari v. INTERPOL. The court held that the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) qualifies... |
John Kennamer |
38 |
6 |
2022-06-10 |
United Arab Emirates, United States |
Embezzlement, INTERPOL |
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U.S. Court Orders Seizure of 2 Planes of Russian Oligarch Abramovich Worth Over $400 Million |
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has issued a seizure warrant to seize two planes, a Boeing 787-8 aircraft and a Gulfstream G650ER aircraft owned and controlled by... |
Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
6 |
2022-06-10 |
Russia, United Arab Emirates, United States |
Asset Seizure, Financial Enforcement, Vehicles |
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UAE Arrests Shah on Danish Extradition Warrant for Cum-Ex Dividend Fraud Charges |
On June 3, the Danish Ministry of Justice announced that police in Dubai have arrested Sanjay Shah, one of the suspected perpetrators in the cum-ex dividend fraud case on a Danish extradition... |
Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
6 |
2022-06-10 |
Denmark, United Arab Emirates |
Extradition, Freezing of Assets, International Cooperation |
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BRAZILIAN POLITICS ON TRIAL: CORRUPTION & REFORM UNDER DEMOCRACY by Luciano da Ros and Matthew M. Taylor (Reinner, 281 pp., 2022) |
This book analyzes Brazil’s complex history of corruption and anticorruption since the return to democracy in 1985, and evaluates its lessons for anticorruption reformers in Brazil and in... |
Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
6 |
2022-06-03 |
Brazil |
Book Review, Corruption |
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How Switzerland is Seeking to Return Illicit Assets to Ukraine |
Switzerland has launched administrative proceedings to confiscate over USD 100 million in assets linked to the regime of former Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych, with the ultimate aim of... |
Basel Institute of Governance |
38 |
6 |
2022-06-03 |
Russia, Switzerland, Ukraine |
Asset Forfeiture, Asset Seizure, Freezing of Assets |
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Gambia Says it Will Prosecute Former President for Crimes Against Humanity |
On May 25, 2022, the Gambian government said it will prosecute 70 alleged perpetrators, including former president Yahya Jammeh, named in the True, Reconciliation, and Reparation Commission’s... |
Alex Mostaghimi |
38 |
6 |
2022-06-03 |
Equatorial Guinea, Gambia |
Charged with Crimes, Crimes against Humanity, Extradition, Indictment |
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European Commission Submits Two Proposals to Strengthen Restrictive Measures Against Russia |
On May 25, 2022, the European Commission announced two proposals aimed at strengthening restrictive measures adopted by the European Union.
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Michael Plachta |
38 |
6 |
2022-06-03 |
European Union, Europe, Russia, Ukraine |
Eurojust, European Commission, European Court of Human Rights, European Union, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Freezing of Assets, Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), War Crimes |
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US Seeks to Enforce IRS John Doe Summons Against the US Firm Helping U.S. Persons Establish Foreign Financial Accounts |
On May 24, 2022, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) petitioned the U.S. District Court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for an order to enforce the John Doe Summons.[1]
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Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
6 |
2022-06-03 |
United States |
Jurisdiction, Tax Crimes, Tax Enforcement, Taxation |
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European Parliament Adopts a Resolution Against Impunity for War Crimes in Ukraine |
On May 19, 2022, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on accountability for crimes committed by the Russian military during the Ukrainian invasion.
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Michael Plachta |
38 |
6 |
2022-06-03 |
Europe, Russia, Ukraine |
Crimes against Humanity, European Commission, European Court of Human Rights, European Union, Evidence Gathering, Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), War Crimes |
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British Fugitive Captured in Spain |
On May 5, 2022, British and Spanish authorities arrested David Ungi in Coín, Spain. Ungi was wanted in connection with the 2015 killing of Vinny Waddington in Liverpool, as well as his... |
John Kennamer |
38 |
6 |
2022-05-26 |
Spain, United Kingdom |
Extradition, International Cooperation, Murder |
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German ISIS Returnee Being Tried for Abusing Yazidi Woman |
On April 19, 2022, the criminal trial of a German ISIS returnee, Jalda A., began in the Higher Regional Court of Hamburg. She is accused of abusing and enslaving a Yazidi woman in her Syrian... |
Alex Mostaghimi |
38 |
6 |
2022-05-26 |
Germany, Iraq, Syria |
Crimes against Humanity, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Terrorism, War Crimes |
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Glencore Agrees to Joint Settlements on Foreign Bribery and also Pleads Guilty to Manipulating Price of Fuel Oil at U.S. Ports |
On May 24, 2022, Glencore International A.G. (Glencore) and Glencore Ltd., both part of a multinational commodity trading and mining company headquartered in Switzerland, each pleaded guilty... |
Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
6 |
2022-05-26 |
Switzerland, United States |
Bribery, Corruption, Financial Crimes |
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French Appeals Court Confirms Crimes against Humanity Charges against Multinational Lafarge |
On May 18, 2021, a French appellate court has confirmed that the multinational enterprise Lafarge must face charges of complicity in crimes against humanity over alleged payoffs to the Islamic... |
Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
6 |
2022-05-26 |
France, Syria |
Crimes against Humanity, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings |
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OAS REMJA Working Group Makes Recommendations on Cybercrime |
On April 28 and 29, 2022, the Organization of American States (OAS) Ministers of Justice and Attorneys General (REMJA) Working Group on Cybercrime held its 10th Meeting in virtual format,... |
Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
6 |
2022-05-26 |
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Cybercrime |
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DOJ Brings Civil Enforcement Action to Compel Steve Wynn to Register under FARA |
On May 17, 2022, the United States Department of Justice filed a civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, in order to force Stephen A. Wynn, the former CEO... |
Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
5 |
2022-05-20 |
China, United States |
Federal Code, U.S. Federal Government |
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Operation Storm Makers Triggers 121 Arrests Against Migrant Smuggling and Human Trafficking |
The INTERPOL-coordinated Operation Storm Makers, targeting migrant smuggling and human trafficking, triggered 121 arrests and prompted 193 new investigations. During March 21-25, 2022,... |
Alex Mostaghimi |
38 |
5 |
2022-05-20 |
Malaysia, Philippines, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam |
Human Rights, Human Trafficking, INTERPOL, International Cooperation, International Organizations, Investigation |
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Colombia Extradites Leader of “Clan del Golfo” to the United States |
On May 5, 2022, the Colombian government extradited Dairo Antonio Úsuga David, better known by his alias “Otoniel”, to the United States to face charges in the U.S. District... |
Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
5 |
2022-05-20 |
Colombia, United States |
Conspiracy, Drug Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking, Extradition |
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Allianz Global Investors US Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud as US Indicts its Officials |
On May 17, 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that Allianz Global Investors U.S. (AGI) will plead guilty to securities fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud investors, many of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
5 |
2022-05-20 |
United States |
Crimes, Securities Exchange Commission, Securities Law, Securities Trade Enforcement |
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ICC Sends Forensic Investigators to Ukraine as Quintet of Attorneys General Announce Support for Prosecutor General of Ukraine on War Crimes and First Trial of War Crimes Occurs |
During the third week of May, several developments on accountability for atrocities in the Russo-Ukraine war converged. On May 17, 2022, International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim A.... |
Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
5 |
2022-05-20 |
Russia, Ukraine |
Crimes against Humanity, International Cooperation, International Courts, International Crimes, International Criminal Court, War Crimes, Warrants |
