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European Commission Releases Its Study on Migrant Smuggling |
In September 2016, the European Commission published an analytical study on migrant smuggling. This case study focusses on Pakistan, Turkey and Greece to assess the efficacy of the European... |
Michael Plachta |
32 |
9 |
2016-09-23 |
Greece, Pakistan, Turkey |
Adjective Assistance, Research, Teaching, Comparative and International Law, Data Sharing, European Commission, Intelligence, International Cooperation, National Security, Policy/Directives |
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China and Canada Agree to Cooperation on Extradition, Corruption, Transnational Organized Crime, Asset Forfeiture, and Visa Fraud |
On September 12, 2016, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Canada agreed to start discussions on a bilateral extradition treaty to enable China to obtain the return of corrupt fugitive Chinese... |
Bruce Zagaris |
32 |
9 |
2016-09-23 |
Canada, China |
Asset Forfeiture, Corruption, International Convention, International Cooperation, Organized Crime, Policy/Directives, Treaties |
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House Human Rights Commission Holds Briefing on Allegations of Misuse of the Interpol Red Notice Process |
Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass), who sponsored the Magnitsky Act, welcomed the panelists. Liana W. Rosen, Specialist in International Crime and Narcotics, Congressional Research Service (CRS),... |
Bruce Zagaris |
32 |
9 |
2016-09-23 |
Kazakhstan, Russia |
Charged with Crimes, Comparative and International Law, Compliance, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, Human Rights, INTERPOL, U.S. Congress, U.S. Federal Government, Warrants |
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G20 Calls for Improved Anti-Corruption, Transparency of Ownership, Extradition, Asset Recovery, and International Tax Cooperation |
On September 6, 2016, the G20 Leaders Communique following the summit on September 4-5, 2016 called for enhanced cooperation on anti-corruption, transparency of ownership, extradition and... |
Bruce Zagaris |
32 |
9 |
2016-09-16 |
China, G-8 member countries |
Asset Forfeiture, Asset Seizure, Conferences, Corruption, Extradition, Financial Enforcement, Financial Supervision, International Banking Supervision, International Convention, International Cooperation, International Crimes, International Law, International Organizations, OECD, Policy/Directives, Tax Crimes, Tax Enforcement, Tax Havens, Taxation, Transparency |
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GAO Reports on the SEC Conflict Minerals Rule |
On August 25, 2016, the General Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report examining (1) country disclosures filed in 2015 in response to the SEC conflict minerals regulations, (2) challenges to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
32 |
9 |
2016-09-16 |
Congo, United States |
Disclosure, Policy/Directives, Regulation, Securities Exchange Commission, Securities Law, Securities Trade Enforcement, Trade Crimes, Trade Enforcement |
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Casino Rolls Loaded Dice: Money Laundering Conviction Results in Revocation of Gaming License |
On August 31, 2016, U.S. District Judge S. James Otero ordered the former operator of the Normandie Club in Gardena, California to pay a $1 million criminal fine and forfeit nearly $1.4 million after... |
Bruce Zagaris |
32 |
9 |
2016-09-16 |
United States |
Banking Supervision, Charged with Crimes, Court Conviction, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Gambling, Money Laundering, Policy/Directives, U.S. Federal Government |
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EU Presidency Releases Counter-Terrorism Implementation Paper |
On September 8, 2016, the EU Presidency released its report on the implementation of counter-terrorism measures in the context of its internal security strategy. |
Michael Plachta |
32 |
9 |
2016-09-16 |
European Union |
Border Security, Counter-terrorism, Customs, Customs Enforcement, European Union, Europol, Financial Enforcement, Financial Supervision, Information Exchange, International Cooperation, National Security, Policy/Directives |
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EU Court of Justice Delivers Its Judgment on Extradition |
On September 6, 2016, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), Grand Chamber, delivered its judgment in the Case C-182/15 Aleksei Petruhhin. The ruling concerns the limits of the protection... |
Michael Plachta |
32 |
9 |
2016-09-09 |
Estonia, Latvia, Russia |
Arrest, Border Security, Charged with Crimes, Crimes, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Drugs & Trafficking, European Court of Human Rights, European Union, Extradition, Human Rights, INTERPOL, Warrants |
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Swiss Attorney General Opens Criminal Proceedings on German Football Association |
On September 1, 2016, the Office of the Swiss Attorney General announced the opening of criminal proceedings concerning former members of the executive board of the organizing committee of the German... |
Bruce Zagaris |
32 |
9 |
2016-09-09 |
Germany, Switzerland |
Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Fraud, Investigation, Jurisdiction, Money Laundering |
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U.S. Court of Appeals Overturns Award Against PLO for Terror Attacks Due to Jurisdiction |
On August 31, 2016, the United States court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed a $655 million award against the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA) for... |
Bruce Zagaris |
32 |
9 |
2016-09-09 |
Israel, Palestine, United States |
Counter-terrorism, International Crimes, International Law, Jurisdiction, Lawsuits, Murder, Terrorism |
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SEC FCPA Enforcement Settlement with Astra Zeneca PLC Requires Payment of $5.5 Million |
On August 31, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission and AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) entered into a settlement of SEC’s allegations of violating internal controls and recordkeeping provisions of the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
32 |
9 |
2016-09-09 |
China, Russia, United States |
Corruption, Due Diligence, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Fraud, Penalties, Policy/Directives, Securities Exchange Commission, Settlement |
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U.S. Delivers Graft Suspect to China |
On September 18, 2015, for the first time since 2004 the United States surrendered a suspected criminal to China to answer graft charges.[1]
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Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
9 |
2016-09-08 |
China, United States |
Bribery, Corruption, Extradition |
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European Parliament Releases Its Study on the CIA Rendition and Secret Detention Program |
In September 2015, the European Parliament released its study on EU and Member State inquiries into CIA Rendition and Secret Detention.[2]
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Michael Plachta |
31 |
9 |
2016-09-08 |
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Detention, Espionage, Intelligence, Interrogation, Torture |
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EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator Reports on the State of Play on Implementation of Measures |
The European Union Counter-Terrorism Coordinator (CTC) has briefed the Member States’ delegations on state of play on implementation of measures.[2]
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Michael Plachta |
31 |
9 |
2016-09-08 |
Europe |
Council of the European Union, Counter-terrorism, Europol, Information Exchange |
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EU Foreign Policy Chief Announces Phase Two of the EU Naval Operation EUNAVFOR Med Against Migrants Smuggling |
On September 24, 2015, the European Union foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini announced “phase two” of the EU naval operation in the Mediterranean Sea.
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Michael Plachta |
31 |
9 |
2016-09-08 |
European Union, Europe |
Human Rights, Immigration, Information Exchange, Intelligence, International Cooperation |
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International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala Identifies Guatemalan Political Leaders as Responsible for Customs Corruption |
On August 25, 2015, the Guatemalan Supreme Court decided unanimously to approve a motion by the attorney general to impeach Guatemalan President Otto Pérez Molina. The impeachment... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
9 |
2016-09-08 |
Guatemala |
Corruption, Indictment, Prosecution |
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Obama Administration Issues Additional Revisions to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations and Export Administration Regulations |
On September 18, 2015, the Department of the Treasury (Office of Foreign Asset Control - OFAC) and Department and Commerce (Bureau of Industry and Security – BIS) announced... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
9 |
2016-09-08 |
Cuba, United States |
International Law, Regulation |
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EUROPOL Releases Its Report on Internet Organized Crime (IOCTA) |
On September 30, 2015, EUROPOL released its second report “Internet Organized Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA)”.[2]
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Michael Plachta |
31 |
10 |
2016-09-08 |
Europe |
Computer Crimes, Cybercrime, Europol, Organized Crime |
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OECD’s 4th Forum on Tax and Crime Unveils Report Proposing Sharing of STRs |
On September 18, 2015, the Netherlands Tax and Customs Administration hosted the fourth OECD Forum on Tax and Crime, which focused on the future threats and opportunities for law... |
Bruce Zagaris |
31 |
9 |
2016-09-08 |
Netherlands Antilles |
OECD, Tax Crimes, Tax Enforcement |
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Council of Europe Commissioner Has Published His Position Paper on Counter-terrorism and Human Rights Protection |
On June 5, 2015, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights released his position paper on counter-terrorism and human rights protection.[2]
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Michael Plachta |
31 |
6 |
2016-09-03 |
Europe |
Council of the European Union, Counter-terrorism, Human Rights |
