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European Anti-Fraud Office Helps Prosecute Cases Against Cigarette Smuggling |
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) is increasingly active in the prosecution of cigarette smuggling, particularly a cases of smuggling through Montenegro into Italy and through the Balkans into... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
8 |
2003-08-01 |
Europe, Balkans, Italy |
Customs Enforcement, Fraud |
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Mexico Detain U.S. Fugitive Rapist and U.S. Bounty Hunters Who Captured |
On June 18, 2003, Mexican authorities detained Andrew Luster, a U.S. national convicted of rape after he was abducted in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, by a U.S. bounty hunter, who, along with his... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
8 |
2003-08-01 |
United States, Mexico |
Extradition, Jurisdiction, Transfer of Prisoners |
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Nicaragua Deports Marc Harris to the U.S. |
On June 10, 2003, the Nicaraguan Government deported to the United States U.S. citizen and fugitive Marc Mathew Harris, who is wanted by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
8 |
2003-08-01 |
United States, Nicaragua |
Extradition, Transfer of Prisoners, Securities Law, White Collar Crime |
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Uruguay Supreme Court Approves Extradition of Suspected Terrorist to Egypt |
The Supreme Court of Uruguay recently upheld the extradition of a suspected Egyptian terrorist, Al Said Mohammed Ali Mokles. The Egyptian Government has requested the extradition of Mokles for... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
8 |
2003-08-01 |
Egypt |
Extradition, Terrorism, Transfer of Prisoners |
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U.S. Appellate Court Affirms Right to Bring Alien Tort Claim against Kidnappers & U.S. |
On June 3, 2003, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, sitting en banc, affirmed in a split decision the judgment in favor of Mexican national Dr. Humberto Alvarez-Machain and recognizing... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
8 |
2003-08-01 |
United States, Mexico |
Human Rights, Kidnaping, Drugs & Trafficking |
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Soccer Entrepreneurs and Players Arrested in Rio de Janeiro |
Following the investigations on the illegal remittance of more than US$ 30 million by fiscal agents of Rio de Janeiro five persons were arrested in early June, charged with participation in a... |
Jorge Nemr |
19 |
8 |
2003-08-01 |
United States, Brazil |
Money Laundering, Taxation, Fraud |
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Cayman Dossier |
A story involving famous Brazilian politicians, in a plot worthy of great thrillers, may be reaching an end. The outcome of the investigations is the indictment of 16 persons, among them the former... |
Jorge Nemr |
19 |
8 |
2003-08-01 |
Brazil |
Money Laundering, Corruption |
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Brazil Inquiry on Tax Corruption and Money Laundering Crimes |
According to an article published by the paper O ESTADO DE SAO PAULO on May 12, 2003, the Parliamentary Inquiry Committee (CPI) of the Tax Agents of Rio de Janeiro, conducted by the Legislative... |
Jorge Nemr |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
United States, Brazil, Switzerland |
Money Laundering, Corruption, Taxation |
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U.S. Ready to Try Guantanamo Detainees |
On May 2, 2003, U.S. military officials announced their readiness to try Guantanamo Bay detainees once President George Bush approves. Meanwhile, foreign governments and human rights groups have... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
World, United States, Iraq, Afghanistan |
Human Rights, Law of War, National Security |
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IRS Claims Success for Offshore Voluntary Compliance Initiative |
Within days after the April 15, 2003 deadline for taxpayers to apply for relief under the Offshore Voluntary Compliance Initiative (OVCI), the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) announced that more than... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
United States |
Taxation, Fraud |
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International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia Progresses |
Former Bosnia Serb Commander Nikolic Pleads tp Srebrenica Crimes. On May 6, 2003, Momir Nikiolic, a former Bosnian Serb commander, agreed to plead g to crimes against humanity in the massacre of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
United States, Balkans |
Law of War |
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OECD Removes Vanuatu From Blacklist |
On May 20, 2003, the OECD announced that Vanuatu had made a commitment to improve the transparency of its tax and regulatory systems and establish effective exchange tax information with OECD’s list... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
World |
International Organizations, Taxation, European Union |
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European Justice and Home Affairs Meet and Act |
On April 25-26, 2002, the European Union’s Justice, Home Affairs and Civil Protection ministers held their 2423rd Council meeting under the Spanish presidency. The Council adopted conclusions with... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
Canada, United States, Europe |
Human Trafficking, International Organizations, Immigration |
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Tobacco Smuggling Lawsuits Continue as WHO Convention is Approved |
Governments around the responded to rising concerns regarding smoking and health by increasing cigarette tax rates. Cigarettes are one of the most heavily taxed goods and as a result cigarettes are... |
Michelle Grant |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
World |
Customs Enforcement |
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UN Security Council Adopts Resolution on Small Arms, Light Weapons & Mercenary Activities in West Africa |
On March 18, 2003, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1467 with recommendations to stop the escalating conflict in West Africa due the illicit trafficking in small arms and light... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
World, United States, Africa |
Transfer of Prisoners, United Nations, Arms Trafficking |
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Australian High Court Affirms Discretion of Requesting State to Request Extradition |
On March 4, 2003, the High Court of Australia affirmed the validity of the Attorney General of Australia’s request to extradite Antony Gordon Oates, a director of a company based in Australia in 1995... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
Poland, Australia |
Extradition, Fraud |
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Swiss Government Requests Information on Rio de Janeiro Fiscal Agents |
The Swiss Public Prosecution has sent a rotatory letter to Brazil requesting information on the investigations being carried out by Brazilian authorities against the former sub-secretary of the Tax... |
Jorge Nemr |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
Brazil, Switzerland |
Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy, Taxation |
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Swiss and Brazilian Governments Discuss Mutual Assistance |
At the beginning of May 2003, Swiss authorities visited Brazil to discuss the final wording of the bilateral treaty in criminal matter between both countries. The main focus is the fight against... |
Jorge Nemr |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
Brazil, Switzerland |
Money Laundering, Corruption, Drugs & Trafficking, Mutual Legal Assistance |
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U.S.-Liechtenstein Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty Almost in Effect |
The proposed Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty (MLAT) between the United States and Liechtenstein, which was signed at Vaduz on July 8, 2002, is becoming close to taking effect. On... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
United States, Liechtenstein |
Mutual Legal Assistance |
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U.S. Appellate Court Applies MLAT to Pre-Charge Investigations |
On March 31, 2003, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit held that the U.S. Government had to honor a Canadian request for assistance under the Mutual Assistance in Criminal... |
Bruce Zagaris |
19 |
7 |
2003-07-01 |
Canada, United States |
Mutual Legal Assistance |