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FBI Most Wanted List Produces Quick Capture of Fugitive in Mexico |
On March 10, 2026, with the help of Mexican law enforcement, the United States (U.S.) government was able to capture Samuel Ramirez Jr., 33, of Federal Way, Washington, in Culiacán, Sinaloa... |
Bruce Zagaris |
42 |
4 |
2026-03-13 |
Mexico, United States |
Extradition, International Cooperation, Law Enforcement |
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Ghana Calls for Investigation of Missile Attack on UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon |
On March 6, 2026, shortly before 6:00 p.m. local time (16:00 GMT), two missiles struck the headquarters of Ghana’s United Nations (UN) peacekeeping battalion in Lebanon, injuring three... |
Austin Wahl |
42 |
4 |
2026-03-13 |
Ghana, Israel, Lebanon |
Human Rights, International Law, Investigation, United Nations |
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A Cryptocurrency Trading Scandal Shines Light on Ineffective Regulatory Measures and AML Oversight |
In late 2025, Binance, the world’s largest digital platform for cryptocurrency trading, uncovered that Iranian-linked entities were active on its platform, possibly violating United States (U... |
Dimitris Konstantopoulos |
42 |
3 |
2026-03-06 |
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Regulation, Sanctions |
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Iran Attacks Undermine International Law |
On February 28, 2026, United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military had started major combat operations in Iran, including substantial bombing. The bombing... |
Bruce Zagaris |
42 |
3 |
2026-03-06 |
Iran, United States |
International Law, Law of War |
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2025 Retrospective – Compliance Key Developments and Trends in Brazil |
In 2025, Brazilian public institutions intensified measures aimed at strengthening public integrity and tackling corruption. In this context, notable developments included greater coordination... |
Bruno Maeda, Carlos Ayres, Erica Sarubbi, Fernanda Bidlovsky, Beatrice Yokota, Renato Machado de Souza, & Olivia C. Branco |
42 |
3 |
2026-02-27 |
Brazil |
Compliance |
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“El Mencho,” leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación, is Dead: Takedown Dynamics, Bilateral Intelligence, and the Immediate Security Aftermath |
On February 22, 2026, Mexico’s armed forces executed a high-impact operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, aimed at detaining Rubén “N” (a/k/a “El Mencho”),widely... |
Rodrigo Labardini |
42 |
3 |
2026-02-27 |
Mexico |
Drugs & Trafficking, Law Enforcement, National Security |
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U.S. Supreme Court Rules IEEPA Tariffs Are Unconstitutional |
On February 20, 2026, the United States (U.S.) Supreme Court struck down as unconstitutional the tariffs that U.S. President Donald Trump imposed through various executive orders. By a 6-3... |
Bruce Zagaris |
42 |
3 |
2026-02-27 |
United States |
Customs, Economic Sanctions |
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Transnational Crime Group Linked to ATM Jackpotting Scheme |
On February 18, 2026, a federal grand jury in the state of Nebraska indicted six individuals for their roles in a conspiracy to deploy malware and steal millions of dollars from ATMs in the United... |
Gavin Neff |
42 |
3 |
2026-02-27 |
United States, Venezuela |
Conspiracy, Cybercrime, Financial Crimes, Organized Crime |
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Resurfacing Threats by the Islamic State Amid a Dangerous Situation in the ISIS Fighters’ Camps in Syria |
On February 21, 2026, after nearly two years without a major audio message from its central leadership, the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) aired a 35-minute recording delivered by... |
Michael Plachta |
42 |
3 |
2026-02-27 |
Iraq, Syria |
Terrorism, United Nations |
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Nine Men Deported to Cameroon; Journalists Arrested While Investigating; Judge Declares the Policy Illegal |
On February 17, 2026, four journalists investigating the surreptitious deportation of nine men from the United States (U.S.) to Cameroon and one lawyer were arrested and detained by local... |
Austin Wahl |
42 |
3 |
2026-02-27 |
Cameroon, United States |
Deportation, Human Rights, International Law |
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Families of Boat Strike Victims File First Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against U.S. Government |
The first wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration over the United States (U.S.) military’s unprecedented series of missile airstrikes on civilian boats in the... |
Chloe Fontenelle |
42 |
3 |
2026-02-27 |
Caribbean, United States |
Lawsuits |
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Hedge Fund Manager Charged with Tax Crimes on His Citizenship Renunciation Form |
On February 24, 2026, the United States (U.S.) Attorney in the Western District of Texas unsealed an indictment, charging a Cayman national who renounced U.S. citizenship with tax evasion,... |
Bruce Zagaris |
42 |
3 |
2026-02-27 |
Cayman Islands, United States |
Tax Crimes, Tax Enforcement |
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French Raid on X Highlights Debate on Free Speech |
On February 3, 2026, French police raided X premises in Paris, and prosecutors issued a summons for the social media company’s owner, Elon Musk. The raid follows a larger investigation by the... |
Gavin Neff |
42 |
3 |
2026-02-20 |
France, United States |
Cybercrime, Regulation |
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A Kingpin’s Extradition Signals Renewed International Enforcement Cooperation Between Colombia and the United States |
In early February 2026, Colombian authorities began extradition procedures for an infamous kingpin and leader of the La Inmaculada cartel, Andres Felipe Marín Silva, to the United States (U.... |
Dimitris Konstantopoulos |
42 |
3 |
2026-02-20 |
Colombia, United States |
Drug Enforcement, Extradition, International Cooperation |
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U.S. Treasury Department Is Now Accepting Whistleblower Tips on International Violations |
On February 13, 2026, the United States (U.S.) Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) opened a new dedicated webpage to accept whistleblower tips on fraud... |
Bruce Zagaris |
42 |
3 |
2026-02-20 |
United States |
U.S. Federal Government, Whistle-blowing |
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DOJ Arrests Third Conspirator in 2012 Benghazi Attacks |
On February 6, 2026, the United States (U.S.) Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Zubayar Al-Bakoush, an alleged participant in the September 11, 2012, terrorist attacks on U.S. facilities... |
Austin Wahl |
42 |
3 |
2026-02-20 |
Libya, United States |
Arrest, Conspiracy, Terrorism |
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U.S. Court of Appeals for 2nd Circuit Affirms FBAR Recklessness/Willfulness Standard |
On January 7, 2026, the United States (U.S.) Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a summary judgment decision by the U.S. District Court, enforcing willful penalties against U.S.... |
Bruce Zagaris |
42 |
3 |
2026-02-20 |
United States |
Tax Enforcement |
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UN Office of Counter-Terrorism Briefs UN Security Council and Presents Report on Global Threat by ISIL/Da’esh |
On February 4, 2026, the United Nations (UN) Security Council held a meeting for a briefing on the Secretary-General’s 22nd biannual strategic-level report on the threat posed by the Islamic... |
Michael Plachta |
42 |
3 |
2026-02-13 |
World |
Counter-terrorism, Security Council, Terrorism, United Nations |
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FBI and India Close Call Center Scams Targeting the Elderly in the United States |
On February 2, 2026, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Baltimore Field Office, Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), and Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s... |
Bruce Zagaris |
42 |
3 |
2026-02-13 |
India, United States |
Fraud, International Cooperation, Investigation, Law Enforcement |
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Norway Charges Two Nationals and Norwegian Company with Bribes to the President of the Republic of Congo |
On January 26, 2026, Norwegian police announced they had charged an oil company and two executives in Norway with paying millions of dollars in bribes to close family members of the President of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
42 |
3 |
2026-02-13 |
Congo, Norway |
Bribery, Corruption |