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CARICOM Securities Regulators Execute Memorandum of Understanding for the Exchange of Information and Cooperation and Consultation |
On Wednesday April 09, 2014 in Barbados, four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) securities regulators executed a Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding between the Commissions for the Exchange of... |
Annette C. Borel |
30 |
10 |
2014-10-01 |
Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago |
Cross-Border Communication, Data Sharing, Economic Integration, Evidence Sharing, Financial Crimes, Financial Enforcement, Financial Supervision, Information Exchange, International Banking Supervision, Regulation |
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Germany Extradites Alleged Iraqi Smuggler to Australia |
On June 19, 2014, the German government extradited an alleged Iraqi smuggler of humans to Australia where he is expected to face multiple charges relating to SIEV 185, a 20 meter-long Indonesian... |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
10 |
2014-10-01 |
Australia, Germany |
Arms Trafficking, Arrest, Asylum, Border Security, Counter-terrorism, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, Deportation, Detention, Evidence Sharing, Fugitive, Human Trafficking, Sentencing |
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IRS Announces Changes in Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Programs |
On June 28, 2014, the Internal Revenue Service announced changes in its offshore voluntary compliance programs (OVDP), providing new options to help both taxpayers residing overseas and those... |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
10 |
2014-10-01 |
United States |
Asset Seizure, Compliance, Financial Enforcement, Law Enforcement, OECD, Offshore Banking, Offshore trusts, Tax Crimes, Taxation, Transparency |
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U.S. Seizes and Irregularly Rendites Libyan Embassy Suspect |
On June 18, 2014, the United States President Barack Obama announced that on June 15, 2014, U.S. law enforcement had seized Ahmed Abu Khattala for his role in the assault in Benghazi, Libya, which... |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
10 |
2014-10-01 |
Libya, United States |
Administration of Justice, Assassination, Central Intelligence Agency, Charged with Crimes, Counter-terrorism, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Detention, Indictment, International Crimes, National Security, Prisoner Rights, Prosecution, Sentencing, Targeted Killings, Terrorism |
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European Committee on Crime Problems Discusses Various Law Enforcement Issues |
At its 66th plenary session on June 10-13, 2014, the Council of Europe’s (CoE) European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC) discussed various law enforcement issues. |
Michael Plachta |
30 |
10 |
2014-10-01 |
European Union, Malta, Russia |
Bribery, Corruption, EU Justice and Home Affairs Council, Enforcement of International Sports Law, European Union, International Convention, International Gaming, Legal Ethics |
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Council of Europe Releases Its White Paper on Transnational Organized Crime |
At its 66th plenary session on June 10-13, 2014, the Council of Europe’s (CoE) European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC) endorsed the White Paper on Transnational Organized Crime, presented by Ms.... |
Michael Plachta |
30 |
10 |
2014-10-01 |
European Union |
ACLU, Council of the European Union, Data Sharing, Information Exchange, International Crimes, Law Enforcement, Organized Crime |
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BNP Paribas Pleads Guilty and Will Pay $8.9 Billion for Economic Sanctions Violations |
On June 30, 2014, BNP Paribas S.A. (BNPP), a global bank headquartered in Paris, agreed to enter a guilty plea to conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
10 |
2014-10-01 |
Cuba, Iran, Sudan, United States |
ACLU, Asset Seizure, Bank Secrecy, Conspiracy, Economic Sanctions, Financial Crimes, Financial Supervision, Human Rights, Indictment, International Crimes, Oversight, Prosecution, Sanctions, Seizure, U.S. Federal Government |
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C20’s Final Communique Contains Recommendations on Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Corruption, Tax Enforcement and Transparency |
On June 23, 2014, the C20 presented to the Australian Prime Minister its final communique, which included recommendations on several related components under the rubric of governance. |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
10 |
2014-10-01 |
Australia, G-10 member countries |
Conferences, Cross-Border Communication, Data Sharing, Evidence Sharing, Financial Supervision, Information Exchange, International Convention, Policy/Directives, Transparency |
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G-7 Pledges Action on Extractive Minerals, Anti-Money LaunderingTransparency, Tax, Anti-Corruption and Sanctions |
On June 6, 2014, the G-7, meeting in Brussels, Belgium, pledged to act on several international enforcement issues.
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Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
9 |
2014-09-01 |
G-8 member countries |
Law Enforcement |
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Multilateral Action Disrupts “Gameover Zeus” Botnet and “Cryptolocker” Ransomware as U.S. Brings Criminal Charges Against Leader |
On June 2, 2014, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a multinational initiative to disrupt the Gameover ZeusBotnet, a global network of infected victim computers cyber... |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
9 |
2014-09-01 |
Russia, United States |
Cybercrime |
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Justice Department Issues Comments about VD Program for Swiss Banks |
On June 5, 2014, the Tax Division, U.S. Department of Justice issued further comments about the Program for Non-Prosecution Agreements (NPAs) or Non-Target Letters for Swiss Banks.[1]
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Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
9 |
2014-09-01 |
Switzerland, United States |
Tax Enforcement |
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Council of the European Union Debates Various Justice and Law Enforcement Issues |
At its 3319th meeting on June 5 and 6, 2014, the European Union’s Justice and Home Affairs Council discussed and adopted a position on a number of criminal justice, home and law... |
Michael Plachta |
30 |
9 |
2014-09-01 |
European Union |
Council of the European Union, Cross-Border Communication, Economic Integration |
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Italy Frees German Financier Whose Extradition the U.S. Requested |
On June 3, 2014, the Italian government released Florian Homm, the German hedge fund manager wanted on securities fraud charges in Los Angeles, enabling him to leave Italy for Germany, where... |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
9 |
2014-09-01 |
Germany, Italy |
Extradition |
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U.S. District Court Denies Motion to Revoke Detention Order for Defendant On German Extradition Request for Tax Evasion |
On May 13, 2014, U.S. Magistrate Judge Howard R. Lloyd denied the motion of Samir Azizi that he be granted bail and that his detention order be revoked. The order shows that only... |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
9 |
2014-09-01 |
Germany |
Tax Enforcement |
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Dutch Aerospace Services Providers Agrees to Forfeit $10.5 Million for IEEPA Violations |
On June 5, 2014, Fokker Services B.V., a Dutch aerospace services provider, agreed to forfeit $10.5 million to the United States for conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic... |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
9 |
2014-09-01 |
Netherlands, United States |
Export Enforcement, Sanctions |
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U.S. and Credit Suisse Settle Criminal Tax Case |
On May 19, 2014, an information was entered against Credit Suisse AG in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia[1] and a plea agreement was reached in which Credit Suisse... |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
9 |
2014-09-01 |
Switzerland, United States |
Tax Enforcement |
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Europol Releases Its Report on Terrorism |
In the end of May 2014, the European Police Office (Europol) released its annual report on a current state and trends in terrorist activities within the European Union (EU).[2]
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Michael Plachta |
30 |
9 |
2014-09-01 |
European Union |
Counter-terrorism |
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International Criminal Court Refuses to Open Investigation Into Egypt |
On May 1, 2014, the International Criminal Court (ICC, or the Court) issued a statement in which the Prosecutor – on behalf of the Court – wrote that, upon consultation with the Court... |
Michael Plachta |
30 |
9 |
2014-09-01 |
Egypt |
International Criminal Court |
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U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Holds Hearing on International Wildlife Trafficking Crisis |
On May 21, 2014, the Subcommittees on African Affairs and East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, held a hearing on “The Escalating International Wildlife... |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
9 |
2014-09-01 |
Africa, United States |
Endangered Species, Environment |
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Microsoft to Challenge U.S. Warrant for E-mail Account Material Kept in Ireland |
On April 25, 2014, U.S. Magistrate Judge James C. Francis IV of the U.S. District Court in Manhattan denied Microsoft’s motion to quash a search warrant to the extent that it directs Microsoft... |
Bruce Zagaris |
30 |
9 |
2014-09-01 |
Ireland, United States |
Evidence Gathering |