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UN Experts Release Reports on International Crimes Allegedly Committed by Israel and Hamas |
On June 12, 2024, the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), including East Jerusalem and Israel... |
Michael Plachta |
40 |
7 |
2024-06-14 |
Israel |
International Crimes |
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Two Estonian Nationals to be Tried in US Over $575M Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme |
On November 20, 2022, Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin were arrested in Tallinn, Estonia on an indictment that alleged the two men induced hundreds... |
Austin Wahl |
40 |
7 |
2024-06-14 |
Estonia |
Cybercrime |
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Bar Webinar Focuses Attention on Environmental Crimes in West Papua |
On May 28, 2024, the American Bar Association hosted a webinar[1] on “Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Environmental Crimes in West Papua.”... |
Kaila Hall and Bruce Zagaris |
40 |
6 |
2024-06-07 |
Indonesia |
Environment |
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Illegal Rosewood Timber Trade Fuels Insurgency in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique |
On May 14, 2024, after a four-year undercover sting operation, the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) issued a report, finding that since 2017, an... |
Bruce Zagaris |
40 |
6 |
2024-06-07 |
Mozambique |
Environment |
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Interpol Helps Brazil and Spain Disrupt Grandoreiro Banking Trojan Operation |
In January 2024, Brazilian law enforcement announced the arrest of five administrators of a Grandoreiro banking trojan operation. The Grandoreiro operation... |
Bruce Zagaris |
40 |
6 |
2024-06-07 |
Brazil |
Cybercrime |
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U.K. Denies Extradition of Brazilian Citizen Due to Human Rights Concerns |
On May 29, 2024, a landmark decision by District Judge (Magistrates’ courts) Briony Josephine Clarke revealed significant implications for... |
Marco Stewart Lopez |
40 |
6 |
2024-06-07 |
United Kingdom |
Extradition |
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Australian Magistrate has Denied Ex-US Marine Pilot’s Bid to Block Extradition to the U.S. |
On Friday, May 24, a judge in Sydney, Australia ruled that Daniel Duggan can be extradited to the U.S., rejecting the former U.S. Marines Corps pilot’... |
Morinsola Tinubu |
40 |
6 |
2024-06-07 |
Australia |
Extradition |
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Justice Department Strengthens Efforts to Tackle Human Smuggling and Immigration-Related Offences |
On May 31, 2004, the Justice Department announced a plan to strengthen its attack on human smuggling operations and to further bolster immigration-related... |
Austin Wahl |
40 |
6 |
2024-06-07 |
United States |
Immigration |
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Renewed Trial of Emsley Tromp in Curaçao Highlights Alleged Fraudulent Loans, Local Anti-Corruption Efforts |
A trial in Curaçao has brought to light an alleged multi-country money-laundering scheme surrounding ex-President of the Central Bank of St. Maarten... |
Kenneth Boggess |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-31 |
Curaçao |
Corruption |
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Council of Europe Adopted a Set of Resolutions on Alexei Navalny and Kara-Murza Calling for Legal Accountability of Putin |
At its sitting held on April 17, 2024, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted three resolutions addressing several interrelated... |
Michael Plachta |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-31 |
Russia |
Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) |
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International Court of Justice Tells Mexico that with Ecuador’s Assurances in Place, there is No Urgency to Issue Provisional Measures to Guarantee Mexico’s Embassy in Quito |
On May 23, 2024, with a unanimous decision, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) denied Mexico’s request for provisional measures in the case... |
Rodrigo Labardini |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-31 |
Mexico |
International Courts |
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Criminal Enforcement in Saudi Arabia's Competition Policy Against Cartels: With Comparative Insights into International Regulations |
Saudi Arabia has lately developed into a vibrant and fast-expanding economy that seeks to diversify and attract investment in various sectors, such as... |
Aljohrh Al Abdulsalam |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-31 |
Saudi Arabia |
Regulation |
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U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs Holds Roundtable Americans Detained Abroad |
On April 30, 2024, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs hosted a roundtable on Americans Detained Abroad. This article discusses the hearing and U.S... |
Bruce Zagaris |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-31 |
United States |
Detention |
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Multinational Law Enforcement Force Dismantles 911 S5 Botnet and Arrests its Administrator |
On May 29, 204, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that a court-authorized coordinated international law enforcement operation disrupted a botnet used... |
Bruce Zagaris |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-31 |
United States |
Cybercrime |
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Outsourcing the Prison System Through the New “Mode” of Transfer of Foreign Prisoners |
On May 23, 2024, the Kosovo parliament ratified a treaty with Denmark allowing the return of the Kosovo nationals sentenced to prison terms, to serve their... |
Michael Plachta |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-31 |
Kosovo |
Transfer of Prisoners |
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DEA Issues Report on Fentanyl and Focuses on Assigning Blame to Other Actors |
The Drug Enforcement Administration released on May 9, the National Drug Threat Assessment 2024 (NDTA-2024). The DEA portrays Mexican transnational criminal... |
Rodrigo Labardini |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-24 |
United States |
Drug Enforcement |
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British High Court Allows Assange to Bring New Appeal against U.S. Extradition Request |
On May 19, 2024, a pair of High Court judges in Britain decided Julian Assange can appeal his extradition to the U.S. after reviewing the request assurances... |
Bruce Zagaris |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-24 |
United States |
Extradition |
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American Man Accused of Sexual Assault in 2013 is Detained in France for Possession of Stolen Goods |
On May 14, 2023, French authorities announced that Ian Thomas Cleary, 31, had been taken into custody last month in Metz, France for a stolen goods case. On... |
Morinsola Tinubu |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-24 |
United States |
Extradition |
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ICC Announces New Policy on Complementarity and Cooperation |
On April 25, 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced a new Policy on Complementarity and Cooperation. The Policy aims to enhance the... |
Austin Wahl |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-24 |
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International Criminal Court |
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ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrants for Israel and Hamas Leaders for International Crimes |
On May 20, 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor, Karim A.A. Khan KC, announced he had applied for warrants of arrest before Pre-Trial... |
Michael Plachta |
40 |
6 |
2024-05-24 |
Palestine |
Crimes against Humanity |
