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Guatemala Detains Sons of Former Panama President Martinelli on US Money Laundering Charges |
On July 6, 2020, Guatemalan law enforcement authorities detained two sons of former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli for their alleged roles in a bribery and money laundering scheme... |
Bruce Zagaris |
36 |
8 |
2020-08-07 |
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Extradition, Money Laundering |
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European Commission Adopts a New EU Security Union Strategy 2020-2025 and Three Action Plans |
On July 24, 2020, the European Commission published a new EU Security Union Strategy for the period 2020 to 2025, focusing on priority areas where the EU can support Member States in fostering... |
Michael Plachta |
36 |
8 |
2020-08-07 |
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European Commission |
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Malaysia and Goldman Sachs Reach Settlement over 1MDB Scandal |
On July 24, 2020, Malaysia and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. concluded a settlement agreement to resolve the criminal investigation by Malaysia into Goldman Sach’s role in diverting money from... |
Bruce Zagaris |
36 |
8 |
2020-07-30 |
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Financial Crimes |
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“Colonel of Colonels” in Darfur Conflict Surrenders Himself to the ICC |
On June 9, 2020, Sudanese Militia leader Ali Abd Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kousayb, surrendered himself to International Crime Court (ICC) authorities. The event occurred thirteen years... |
Afrah Tahir |
36 |
8 |
2020-07-30 |
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Crimes against Humanity, International Courts, International Criminal Court |
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New Weapon of Choice? Foreign Tax Authority Armed with Letters Rogatory Goes After U.S. Tax Fraud Scheme |
In the past, it has been notoriously difficult for foreign tax authorities to go directly after U.S. persons who are or were involved in fraudulent tax... |
Mitchell Beebe and Bruce Zagaris |
36 |
8 |
2020-07-30 |
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Fraud |
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IACHR Finds U.S. Responsible for Torture and Refoulement of Guantanamo Detainee |
On April 22, 2020, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) found the United States responsible for violating the human rights of Djamel Ameziane, a former detainee at the Guant... |
Michael Plachta |
36 |
8 |
2020-07-30 |
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Torture |
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UK Court Upholds Disclosure Order on Corruption-Based Asset Forfeiture |
On July 10, 2020, Mrs. Justice Johannah Cutts DBE upheld a disclosure order sent to a Brazilian businessman allegedly using “corrupt... |
Bruce Zagaris |
36 |
8 |
2020-07-30 |
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Asset Forfeiture, Corruption |
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U.S. Arrests Fugitive Wanted by South Korea on Sewol Ferry Matter |
On July 22, 2020, the United States arrested Yoo Hyuk-kee, the second son of Semo Group’s late former chairman Yoo Byung-eun, on an extradition warrant for embezzlement offenses.[1... |
Bruce Zagaris |
36 |
8 |
2020-07-30 |
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Embezzlement |
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U.S. Charges 2 Chinese Hackers Working for Chinese Government with Global Hacking and Orders Closing of the Houston Consulate as China Retaliates |
On July 21, 2020, a federal grand jury in Spokane, Washington, returned an indictment that earlier in the month charged two nationals and... |
Bruce Zagaris |
36 |
8 |
2020-07-30 |
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Cybercrime |
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Terrorism and Counter-terrorism at the Times of COVID-19 Pandemic |
In June 2020, the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) released its report on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on terrorism and counter-terrorism.[1]
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Michael Plachta |
36 |
8 |
2020-07-30 |
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Terrorism |
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Spain Extradites Former Pemex Official to Mexico to Face Corruption Chargess Former Pemex Official to Mexico to Face Corruption Charges |
On July 17, 2020, Emilio Lozoya, former CEO of Mexico’s oil company Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) arrived in Mexico after Spain extradited him on corruption-related charges. Upon his... |
Bruce Zagaris |
36 |
7 |
2020-07-25 |
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Extradition |
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Cyprus Extradites to the U.S. National for Computer Hacking and Hezbollah Suspect for Money Laundering |
On July 18, 2020, Cyprus extradited two individuals to the United States in unrelated cases. The most important for Cyprus was the extradition of Joshua Polloso Epifaniou, 21, a resident of Nicosia... |
Bruce Zagaris |
36 |
7 |
2020-07-25 |
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Extradition |
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UAE Cigarette Supplier Enters DPA with U.S. for N. Korean Sanctions Violations |
On July 16, 2020, Essentra FZE Company Limited (Essentra FZE), a global supplier of cigarette products, which is incorporated in the United Arab Emirates, entered into a deferred prosecution... |
Bruce Zagaris |
36 |
7 |
2020-07-25 |
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Sanctions |
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EU Expresses Deep Concern Over Growing U.S. Unilateral Sanctions against EU Interests |
On July 17, 2020, European Union High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell made a statement on United States sanctions.[1] The sharp criticism is the latest shot across the bow of U.S.... |
Bruce Zagaris |
36 |
7 |
2020-07-25 |
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European Union |
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U.S. Brings Civil Forfeiture Case against Property of Former Gambian President |
On July 15, 2020, the United States Department of Justice brought a civil forfeiture complaint,[1] demanding the forfeiture of a mansion in... |
Bruce Zagaris |
36 |
7 |
2020-07-25 |
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Corruption |
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U.S. Task Force Brings Several Criminal Cases against MS-13 Operatives |
On July 15, 2020, President Donald J. Trump and Attorney General William P. Barr announced several indictments related to Joint Task Force Vulcan (JTFV), an initiative started in August 2019 aimed... |
Bruce Zagaris |
36 |
7 |
2020-07-25 |
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Crimes |
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UNODC Issues World Wildlife Crime Report and Connects COVID-19 Pandemic |
On July 10, 2020, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) issued its World Wildlife Crime Report 2020.[1] The report underscores the threat wildlife trafficking poses to nature and the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
36 |
7 |
2020-07-16 |
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Endangered Species, Environment |
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EU Parliament Adopts Resolution on Money Laundering to Follow-up the Commission Action Plan |
On July 10, 2020, the European Parliament adopted with 534 votes to 25 and 122 abstentions a resolution on a comprehensive Union policy on preventing money laundering and terrorist financing.[1... |
Michael Plachta |
36 |
7 |
2020-07-16 |
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European Union, Money Laundering |
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UN Holds Virtual Counter-Terrorism Week |
The Virtual Counter-Terrorism Week organized by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism concluded its discussions on Friday July 10, 2020.
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Michael Plachta |
36 |
7 |
2020-07-16 |
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Terrorism, United Nations |
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UK Issues Magnitsky Sanction Regulations for International Human Rights Abuses |
On July 6, 2020, the United Kingdom Government issued the “Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations” and for the first time designated individuals under the Regulations for their... |
Bruce Zagaris |
36 |
7 |
2020-07-16 |
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Human Rights, Sanctions |
