Program Focuses on Continuing Dynamism of U.S. Anti-Corruption Law |
On October 4, 2011, a program on the United States Foreign Corruption Practices Act (FCPA) showed that prosecution and prevention due diligence continue to be dynamic due to the number of enforcement... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
12 |
2011-12-01 |
United States |
Corruption, Prosecution, Securities Exchange Commission, Whistle-blowing |
English Court Remands Former Governor of Delta to Jail Pending Trial |
On September 20, 2011, a Southwark crown court in London ordered former Governor James Ibori of Delta State, Nigeria remanded in prison until the start of his trial on money laundering charges. |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
12 |
2011-12-01 |
Nigeria, United Kingdom |
Corruption, Money Laundering, Prosecution |
Taxpayer Wins Against Grand Jury Subpoena’s Requirement for Bank Account Information |
On September 11, 2011, Judge Lynn N. Hughes, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas denied the U.S. government’s motion to compel a man to produce documents, ruling that his privilege... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
12 |
2011-12-01 |
United States |
Bank Secrecy, Self-Incrimination, Tax Crimes, Tax Enforcement |
Merida Initiative Faces Questions from Congress |
The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere and the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management held a hearing on October 4, 2011, to... |
Andrew Baskin |
27 |
12 |
2011-12-01 |
Mexico, United States |
Drug Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking, International Law, Jurisdiction, National Security, Organized Crime |
UN Report Details Torture of Detainees in Afghan Detention Centers |
On October 10, 2011, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights released a report, Treatment of Conflict-Related... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
12 |
2011-12-01 |
Afghanistan, United States |
Administration of Justice, Human Rights, International Law, Prisoner Rights, Torture |
Human Rights Organizations Seek to Refer Syria to the International Criminal Court |
A series of reports issued by human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), have become increasingly vocal in calling... |
Andrew Baskin |
27 |
12 |
2011-12-01 |
Syria |
Crimes against Humanity, Human Rights, International Criminal Court, Protests, United Nations |
U.S. Attorney in Richmond Obtains Conviction for Trafficking in Illegally Imported Sperm Whale Teeth |
On October 3, 2011, the U.S. Attorney in Richmond, Virginia obtained the conviction of Richard M. Ertel, of Spotsylvania, Virginia, for the illegal importation and illegal trafficking of sperm whale... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
12 |
2011-12-01 |
United States |
Illegal Importation, Wildlife Smuggle |
U.S. Indictment Charges Two Former Julius Baer Bankers as U.S. Increases Pressure on Swiss Banks and Government |
On October 11, 2011, an indictment was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against two client advisors who recently worked with Julius Baer in Switzerland, charging... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
12 |
2011-12-01 |
Switzerland, United States |
Banking Supervision, Financial Supervision, Offshore Banking, Tax Crimes, Tax Enforcement |
U.S. Appellate Court Affirms Designation of Al Haramain Islamic Foundation - Oregon |
On September 23, 2011, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the U.S. government’s designation of Al Haramain Islamic Foundation, Oregon (AHIF-Oregon) as a “specially designated... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
12 |
2011-12-01 |
United States |
Terrorism, Asset Seizure, Office of Foreign Assets Control |
South Africa Denies Two Botswana Extradition Requests Due to Failure to Give Undertaking on the Death Penalty |
On September 22, 2011, the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg issued an order, denying extradition in two cases to Botswana because Botswana would not provide a written assurances that the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
12 |
2011-12-01 |
South Africa, Botswana |
Extradition, Murder, International Cooperation, Death Penalty |
Canadian Court Invalidates Application of Money Laundering Rules to Lawyers |
On September 27, 2011, Judge Gerow of the British Columbia Supreme Court, invalidated the provisions of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, S.C. 200, c. 17, as... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
12 |
2011-12-01 |
Canada |
Money Laundering, FATF, Regulation |
Portugal Arrests U.S. Plane Hijacker After 41 Years of Fugitivity |
On September 26, 2011, the Portuguese government arrested George Wright, 68 years old and a U.S. fugitive for 41 years. He is charged with participating in a notorious plane hijacking in 1972...(... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
12 |
2011-12-01 |
United States, Algeria, Portugal |
Extradition, Murder, Robbery, U.S. Federal Government, Asylum |
Kuwait Cabinet Approves Money Laundering and Corruption Prevention Law Amid Corruption Investigation |
On September 25, 2011, the Kuwaiti cabinet approved an anti-corruption draft law which includes provisions on financial disclosure and money laundering as Kuwait’s public prosecutor has opened an... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
12 |
2011-12-01 |
Kuwait |
Bribery, Corruption, Forgery, Fraud, Money Laundering |
C.I.A. Drone Attack Kills U.S.-Born Militant in Yemen and Raises Legal Issues |
On September 30, 2011, a C.I.A.-operated drone strike in northern Yemen killed Anwar al-Aulaqi, a U.S.-born militant and Muslim cleric and an influential al-Qaeda leader and a second U.S. citizen -... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
12 |
2011-12-01 |
Yemen, United States |
Assassination, Central Intelligence Agency, Counter-terrorism, Law of War, National Security, Terrorism |
EU Data Protection Working Party Raises Questions About Need for Terrorist Finance Tracking System |
On September 29, 2011, the European Union’s Article 29 Data Protection Working Party expressed concerns in a letter to Commissioner Malmström (Home Affairs) about a plan to establish a Terrorist... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
12 |
2011-12-01 |
European Union |
European Commission, European Union, Evidence Gathering, Financial Supervision, Privacy, Terrorism |
Brazil Tries to Enforce Forfeiture Judgment After Congress Amends US Law |
The Brazilian government has brought a new action to register and enforce a Brazilian forfeiture judgment in the U.S. in the aftermath of the amendments Congress has enacted to the U.S. asset... |
Bruce Zagaris |
27 |
12 |
2011-10-19 |
Brazil, United States |
Asset Forfeiture, Mutual Legal Assistance |