The International Enforcement Law Reporter

The International Enforcement Law Reporter is a monthly print and online journal covering news and trends in international enforcement law.

Since September 1985, the International Enforcement Law Reporter has analyzed the premier developments in both the substantive and procedural aspects of international enforcement law. Read by practitioners, academics, and politicians, the IELR is a valuable guide to the difficult and dynamic field of international law.

European Parliament Follows-up Qatargate by Recommending Deep Reforms

Friday, July 28, 2023
Author: 
Michael Plachta
Volume: 
39
Issue: 
8
Abstract: 

On July 13, 2023, the European Parliament (EP) adopted a resolution setting up a number of recommendations on the reform of the European Parliament’s rules on transparency, integrity, accountability, and anti-corruption. The resolution was adopted with 441 votes in favor, 70 against, and 71 abstentions.

Confiscating assets for Indonesia: Interview with Mark Temple KC, H.M. Attorney General of Jersey

Friday, July 28, 2023
Abstract: 

Jersey recently announced the successful conclusion of a 10-year asset recovery case against an Indonesian company director convicted of fraud, embezzlement and money laundering, and which involved a luxury apartment in Singapore held through a Jersey trust. H.M. Attorney General of Jersey, Mark Temple KC, won all three appeals at the highest appellate level and is currently negotiating with the Indonesian authorities regarding the return of the funds, minus costs.[1]

U.S. Designates Drug Traffickers Producing and Distributing in Europe and North America

Friday, July 28, 2023
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
39
Issue: 
8
Abstract: 

             On July 19, 2023, the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated as Specially Designated nationals (SDNs) for international drug trafficking, including cocaine and fentanyl.  The persons designated are allegedly involved in the importation and distribution of narcotics destined for U.S. and European markets. [1]

ICC Appeals Chamber Authorizes the Investigation on Drug War Killings in Philippines

Friday, July 28, 2023
Author: 
Michael Plachta
Volume: 
39
Issue: 
8
Abstract: 

  On July 18, 2023, the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) delivered, in open Court, its judgment confirming, by majority, ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I’s decision granting authorization to the ICC Prosecutor to resume the investigations in relation to the situation in the Republic of the Philippines (the “Philippines”).[1]

U.S. Indicts Co-Director of Think Tank for Serving as Unregistered Foreign Agent, Trafficking in Arms, and Violating Iran Sanctions

Friday, July 21, 2023
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
39
Issue: 
8
Abstract: 

On July 10, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the indictment of Gal Luft, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen who serves as the co-director a Maryland-based think tank for allegedly participating in several international criminal activities.

 

Estonia Extradites Suspected Russian Intelligence Operative on Export Control Violations

Friday, July 21, 2023
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
39
Issue: 
8
Abstract: 

On July 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that Estonia has extradited a Russian citizen with alleged links to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) and would be arraigned that day on conspiracy and other charges related to a global procurement and money laundering network on behalf of the Russian government.[1]

Italy Rearrests Dutch Tax Advisor for Helping U.S. Taxpayers Conceal Income

Friday, July 21, 2023
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
39
Issue: 
8
Abstract: 
On July 12, 2023, the Italian authorities rearrested Frank Butselaar, a Dutch tax advisor, for participating in a conspiracy to commit tax fraud on behalf of U.S. taxpayers.  Butselaar advised high-net-worth DJs and fashion industry clients who earned income internationally.  The clients earned millions of dollars each year.  In certain years, the clients became U.S. tax residents and, as a result, were required to report and pay U.S. taxes on their worldwide income. 

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