Divided European Union Considers Drug Policy |
On June 27, 1996, the French Government continued to challenge the "harm reduction" drug policy by refusing to drop checks on its borders with the Benelux countries and make the Schengen border-free... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
8 |
1996-08-01 |
Europe, France, Germany, Netherlands |
International Organizations, European Union, Drugs & Trafficking, Drug Enforcement |
U.S. Jury Convicts Alleged Russian Mobster of Extortion |
On July 8, 1996, a Federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Vyacheslav Kirillovich Ivankov, 56 and an alleged Russian mafia leader of extortion in a case representing a major victory against Russian... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
8 |
1996-08-01 |
United States, Russia |
Organized Crime, Fraud |
Miami Person Pleads Guilty in Smuggling CFCs after Arrest In and Extradition from Costa Rica |
On July 19, 1996, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Bruce Burrell, a Miami resident, pleaded guilty to conspiracy in the smuggling of 285 tons of ozone-deleting chlorofluoro-... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
8 |
1996-08-01 |
United States, Costa Rica |
Environment, Extradition, Smuggle |
BIBLIOGRAPHY OF BOOKS, ARTICLES AND DOCUMENTS |
Books
i. Banking and Money Laundering
J.J. Norton, Devising International Bank Supervisory Standards (Graham & Trotman; M. Nijhoff, 1995), 338 pp...(more) |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
8 |
1996-08-01 |
World |
Bibliography |
FATF Issues New Recommendations and Reports on Laundering Trends |
On June 28, 1996, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issued revised standards in the form of its 40 Recommendations for countries to follow in combating money laundering. As the U.S. delegate to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
8 |
1996-08-01 |
World, Turkey, Seychelles |
Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy, International Organizations, Drugs & Trafficking, White Collar Crime, Drug Enforcement, Financial Crimes |
U.S. Appellate Court Affirms Laundering Conviction of Former American Express Bank Employee |
On June 19, 1996, the United States Circuit Court for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the convictions of 18 counts of money laundering, bank fraud, misapplication of funds and conspiracy of Antonio... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
8 |
1996-08-01 |
United States, Colombia |
Money Laundering, Drugs & Trafficking, Fraud, White Collar Crime, Drug Enforcement, Financial Crimes, Financial Supervision |
Luxembourg Joins Dutch "Harm Reduction" Drug Policy |
During the second week of June 1996, the Luxembourg Parliament voted to decriminalize "soft" drug cannabis and push for the harmonization of drug laws in the Benelux countries, thereby supporting the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
8 |
1996-08-01 |
Netherlands, Luxembourg |
Drugs & Trafficking, International Cooperation, Drug Enforcement |
Mattel and Border Alliance Start Anti-Drug Smuggling Initiative |
On June 24, 1996, the Border Trade Alliance (BTA) and the U.S. toymaker Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, California announced a new anti-drug smuggling initiative between the public and private sector... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
8 |
1996-08-01 |
United States, Mexico |
Drugs & Trafficking, Drug Enforcement, Smuggle |
Mexico and U.S. Agree on 5-Year Anti-Drug Plan |
On July 11, 1996, following a two-day conference of anti-drug officials from the two countries in El Paso and Cuidad Juarez, U.S. drug czar Gen. Barry McCaffrey pledged to furnish Mexico with... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
8 |
1996-08-01 |
United States, Mexico |
Extradition, Drugs & Trafficking, Conferences, International Cooperation, Drug Enforcement |
Brazil Initiates Anti-Laundering Legislation and Tax Exchange Agreements |
Brazil has taken a major initiative against money laundering and tax evasion and avoidance that will have profound consequences for the Western Hemisphere and the world...(more) |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
8 |
1996-08-01 |
United States, Brazil |
Money Laundering, Taxation, Drugs & Trafficking, Tax Enforcement, Drug Enforcement, Tax Crimes |
Brazil and Argentina Conclude Agreement on Tax, Money Laundering, and Smuggling Enforcement Cooperation |
On June 25 1996, during the Mercosur summit in San Luis the Brazilian and Argentine Governments concluded an agreement on tax, money laundering, and smuggling enforcement cooperation. The agreement... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
8 |
1996-08-01 |
Brazil, Argentina |
Money Laundering, Taxation, Tax Enforcement, Tax Crimes, Smuggle |
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Holds Hearing on Extradition Treaties and MLATs |
On July 17, 1996, Senator Jesse Helms (R-N.C.) presided over a hearing concerning the ratification of seven extradition treaties and five Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaties (MLATs... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
8 |
1996-08-01 |
Bolivia, Belgium, Switzerland, South Korea, Hungary, Philippines, Austria, Malaysia |
Extradition, Mutual Legal Assistance, Treaties |
Canadian Court Rules Prior Judicial Authorization Necessary for Legal Assistance Request to Foreign Government |
Mr. Justice Howard Wetston of the Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division, ruled on July 4, 1996, that the Canadian standard for the issuance of a search warrant was required before the Ministry of... |
Kirk W. Munroe |
12 |
8 |
1996-08-01 |
World, Canada |
Administration of Justice, Prisoner Rights, Treaties |
Rwanda and Yugoslav Tribunals: Improving Legislation on Cooperation |
In accordance with Article 27 of the Statute of the Yugoslav Tribunal imprisonment shall be served in a State designated by the International Tribunal from a list of States which have indicated their... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
8 |
1996-08-01 |
Belgium, Balkans, Rwanda, Austria, Serbia |
Genocide, International Courts |
Insider Trading and Criminal Law: Recent Developments in the Netherlands - Part II |
Given the numerous forms of commercial fraud and fraudsters, my time frame, and some very recent and hot developments in the Netherlands on insider dealing, I will only focus on that subject...(more) |
Jan M. Sjöcrona |
12 |
8 |
1996-08-01 |
World, Netherlands |
Fraud, White Collar Crime, Financial Crimes, Economic Crimes |
G-7 Group Approves Broad Anti-Transnational Crime Initiative |
On June 28, 1996, the heads of government of the G-7 countries agreed on broad initiatives against transnational crime, including enacting laws, promulgating regulations, and sharing information... |
Bruce Zagaris |
12 |
8 |
1996-08-01 |
Saudi Arabia, Russia, G-8 member countries |
Money Laundering, International Organizations, Terrorism, Organized Crime |