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Swiss and U.S. Respond Positively to Requests by Nigerian Government to Help Prosecute Prior Corruptions and Forfeit Money |
On October 14, 1999, the Swiss Government announced it has frozen bank accounts belonging to Sani Abacha, the late Nigerian dictator, members of his family and his business associates, as a result of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
15 |
11 |
1999-11-01 |
United States, Brazil, Germany, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Nigeria, Austria |
Corruption, Extradition, Asset Forfeiture |
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First African Anti-Money Laundering Group Established |
On August 27, 1999, at a meeting in Arusha, Tanzania, the Finance and Law Ministers from 9 countries in the Eastern and Southern African Region agreed to establish the Eastern and Southern Africa... |
Bruce Zagaris |
15 |
11 |
1999-11-01 |
United Kingdom, Mozambique, South Africa, Uganda, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, tanzania, mauritius, malawi |
Money Laundering, International Organizations, White Collar Crime |
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Italy Requests Extradition of Chilean General on Assassination Attempt |
On October 8, 1999, the media reported that the Italian Government has requested the extradition of retired Gen. Manuel Contreras, the former head of the Chilean secret police, on charges he issued... |
Bruce Zagaris |
15 |
11 |
1999-11-01 |
Italy, Chile |
Extradition, Human Rights, Murder |
