More International Cooperation and Congressional Action Called for to Combat Credit Card Fraud by Asian Organized Crime |
During the hearing on June 18, 1992, before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations “Asian Organized Crime: the New International Criminal.” Testimony from Donn Sickles, Vice President, Security... |
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1992-07-01 |
Asia |
Counterfeiting, Fraud, Organized Crime |
Senate Permanent Subcommittee Proposes Initiative Against International Aspects of Insurance Fraud |
On July 1, the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) issued a report, entitled “Problems with the Regulation of the Insurance and Reinsurance Industry,” which found that serious... |
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7 |
1992-07-01 |
United States |
Fraud, International Cooperation, Investigation, Prosecution |
Grenada Takes Anti-Drug Action |
As a result of the increasing use of Grenada and the Eastern Caribbean as a transshipment point for narcotics, mainly en route to the U.S., Grenada has begun taking action. In April 1991, Grenada... |
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1992-07-01 |
Grenada |
Asset Forfeiture, Drug Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking, Legislation, Organized Crime |
U.S. and Mexico Resolve Dispute Over Kidnapping Without Resort to Formal Changes to the Extradition Treaty, but Mexico Declines Further Drug Aid Due to U.S. Inability to Respect the Rule of Law in Mexico |
After two weeks of intense negotiations, the United States and Mexican governments have resolved for now the controversy over the kidnapping of Mexican citizens, particularly Dr. Alvarez-Machain. For... |
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1992-07-01 |
Mexico, United States |
Drug Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking, Extradition, Kidnaping, Legislation, Murder, Treaties |
Bolivia Extradites Alleged Narcotics Traffickers While U.S. and Bolivia Discuss Improved Extradition Cooperation |
On July 10, 1992, Bolivia extradited Beatriz Asunta Roca Suarez, the first Bolivian citizen extradited for narcotics trafficking and money laundering allegations. Ms. Roca Suarez, alias “Techo de... |
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1992-07-01 |
Bolivia, United States |
Drugs & Trafficking, Extradition, International Cooperation, Money Laundering, Prosecution, Treaties |
U.S. Congress Holds Hearing on Extradition Policy in Aftermath of Alvarez-Machain Decision |
On June 22, 1992, the House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights convened its first in a series of hearings on U.S. policy on extradition and particularly the... |
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7 |
1992-07-01 |
United States |
Extradition, Fugitive, International Law, Jurisdiction, Kidnaping, Legislation, Treaties |
Polly Wants Protection, Not a Cracker Contend Concerned Onlookers |
How many parrots must be trapped, shipped, and imported to make one sale? And at what price? For each exotic bird sold in the United States, it is estimated that 75% of the 20 million caught do not... |
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7 |
1992-07-01 |
United States |
Environment, Legislation, Wildlife, Wildlife Smuggle |
U.S. and Spain Conclude Securities Enforcement Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding |
On July 8, 1992, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Comision Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) concluded a Memorandum of Understanding in conjunction with a meeting of the... |
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7 |
1992-07-01 |
Spain, United States |
Fraud, International Cooperation, Jurisdiction, Mutual Legal Assistance, Securities Exchange Commission |
CFTC Signs Enforcement Memoranda of Understanding with the Ontario Securities Commission and Québec’s Commission des Valeurs Mobiliéres du Québec |
According to a recent CFTC press release, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently signed enforcement Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between the CFTC and two Canadian futures... |
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7 |
1992-07-01 |
Canada, United States |
International Cooperation, Investigation, Trade Enforcement |
Basle Committee on Banking Supervision Issues New Standards for International Bank Operations |
On July 6, 1992, in an attempt to avoid gaps that preclude effective supervision over multistate banks, banking regulators from the United States and eleven other developed countries issued new... |
Bruce Zagaris |
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7 |
1992-07-01 |
World |
Banking Supervision, Jurisdiction |
Mexican Attorney General Seizes Software and Asserts Enforcement of Piracy Laws |
On June 29, 1992, the Mexican attorney general’s office conducted the first search and seizure raids of two-Mexico City based computer hardware dealers accused of illegally copying computer software... |
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1992-07-01 |
Mexico |
Copyright, Indictment, Intellectual Property, Investigation, Piracy, Prosecution, Seizure |
Human Rights Protections for Illegal Aliens on Mexican Border Are Increased |
Both the Mexican Government and human rights groups are taking action to strengthen human rights protections for illegal aliens along the U.S.-Mexican border. The Mexican Government has announced a... |
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7 |
1992-07-01 |
Mexico, United States |
Border Security, Human Rights, Immigration, Investigation, Training |
Financial Action Task Force Releases Third Report |
On June 22, 1992, the Financial Action Task Force on money laundering approved its third report and underscored the establishment of a monitoring mechanism to assess progress in implementing anti-... |
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7 |
1992-07-01 |
World |
FATF, Money Laundering, Mutual Legal Assistance, Prosecution |
Bibliography |
The bibliography of books, articles and documents on international criminal and enforcement law is a quarterly feature. The next insertion will be in the September issues…[more] |
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1992-07-01 |
World |
Bibliography |
Bank of England Recommends Legislative Changes to Avoid International Bank Frauds |
On July 8, the Bank of England recommended significant legislative changes in response to the Treasury Select Committee report on the collapse of the Band of Credit and Commerce International. The... |
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7 |
1992-07-01 |
United Kingdom |
Fraud, Legislation, Regulation |
Conferences and Related Activities |
This article gives details on an upcoming conference on international and white collar crime that will be happening in September 1992…[more] |
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7 |
1992-07-01 |
World |
Conferences |
Uruguay Signs Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties with the U.S. and U.K. and Introduces Anti-money Laundering Bill |
Uruguay is one of the most important financial centers in South America due to its strong bank secrecy laws, few restrictions on dollar accounts, lack of foreign exchange controls, and favorable tax... |
Bruce Zagaris and Sheila Castilla |
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1992-07-01 |
Uruguay |
Drugs & Trafficking, Legislation, Money Laundering, Mutual Legal Assistance, Treaties, United Nations |
Hot, Dirty and Stolen Money |
This month will see the Tenth International Symposium on Economic Crime take place at Jesus College, University of Cambridge. The theme this year is Hot, Dirty and Stolen Money. In this article, some... |
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7 |
1992-07-01 |
World |
Conferences, Economic Crimes, Legislation, Money Laundering, Organized Crime, Sovereignty |