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Controversy Arises over Suspected Colombia Drug Laundering in Switzerland |
On April 18, 1994, the business media reported controversy surrounding revelations of alleged money laundering for an alleged high level Colombian drug dealer over a period of years. The large sum of... |
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10 |
4 |
1994-04-01 |
Colombia, Switzerland |
Money Laundering, Extradition, Drugs & Trafficking, Organized Crime, Asset Seizure, International Cooperation, Law Enforcement, Smuggle |
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CICAD Issues Annual Report to OAS General Assembly |
On March 8-12, 1994, during its 15th regular session in Mar de Plata, Argentina, the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) presented its annual report to the General Assembly of the... |
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10 |
4 |
1994-04-01 |
Latin America and South America |
Money Laundering, Drugs & Trafficking, Conferences, International Cooperation, Drug Enforcement |
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Fifth Circuit Upholds Validity of IRS Summons and Mexico-U.S. TIEA |
On April 20, 1994, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the judgment of the U.S. District Court to deny a challenge to an IRS summons to a U.S. bank pursuant to the 1989 tax information exchange... |
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10 |
4 |
1994-04-01 |
United States, Mexico |
Tax Enforcement, International Cooperation |
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French Proposed Legislation on Transfer Pricing Will Impose Harsh Penalties |
The French Tax Authorities have proposed a law that provides French tax auditors with a mechanism to control the transfer prices within multinational corporations. The proposal imposes obligations... |
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10 |
4 |
1994-04-01 |
United States, France |
Taxation, Tax Enforcement, Legislation |
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U.S. Actively to Deport Foreign Prisoners in Florida |
On April 8, 1994, the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) announced that it will permit the State of Florida deport 500 to 1,000 illegal aliens who now reside in Florida state prisons.... |
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10 |
4 |
1994-04-01 |
United States |
Immigration, Transfer of Prisoners, Prisoner Rights, Deportation, U.S. Federal Government |
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Canadian Government Applies For Leave to Appeal Immunity to U.S. Government Defendants in Abduction by Deceit Case |
On April 11, 1994, the Canadian Government, through its Department of Justice, applied for leave to intervene in the case of the suit filed by Kenneth Walker against the U.S. Government and other... |
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10 |
4 |
1994-04-01 |
Canada, United States |
Immunity, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings |
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OAS Legal Department Project |
On March 12, 1994, the Inter-American Drug Control Abuse Commission (CICAD) of the Organization of American States (OAS), approved measures to implement its legal development project. The legal... |
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10 |
4 |
1994-04-01 |
Latin America and South America |
Money Laundering, Drugs & Trafficking, International Cooperation, Drug Enforcement, Legislation |
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EU and Europol Progresses Towards New Roles |
The European Union and Europol are about to reach initial agreement on new directions and roles for Europol in combatting crime. On March 23, 1994, the EU Legal Affairs Council met and discussed a... |
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10 |
4 |
1994-04-01 |
European Union |
Extradition, International Organizations, Immigration, European Union, International Cooperation, Law Enforcement, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Asylum |
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European Parliament Issues Report Proposing Strengthened Approach Against Organized Crime |
On February 11, 1994, during the plenary session, the European Parliament adopted a report, dated January 27, 1994, from the Committee on Civil Liberties and Internal Affairs on criminal activities... |
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10 |
4 |
1994-04-01 |
Europe, European Union |
Corruption, Organized Crime, International Cooperation, Customs, Legislation |
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European Parliament Committee Recommends Action Against Terrorism |
A report issued February 2, 1994 by the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs and Security has called for new steps by the European Union at the European level to combat terrorism. The... |
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10 |
4 |
1994-04-01 |
European Union |
Terrorism, International Cooperation, Evidence Gathering, Border Security, Legislation |
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Federal Aviation Administration Requires Freight Forwarders to Assume New Anti-Terrorism Measures |
In an effort to combat terrorism the FAA has set forth a two step air cargo security program. The new anti-terrorism security measures are a result of recommendations made by the Federal Aviation... |
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10 |
4 |
1994-04-01 |
United States |
Terrorism, Inspection |
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Foreign Offenders in Custody in Poland: Is Prisoner Transfer Program a Solution? |
Criminal statistics concerning foreigners are usually a relatively precise indicator and a sensitive barometer of the political and economic situation world-wide, or in a particular region. Changes... |
Michael Plachta |
10 |
3 |
1994-03-01 |
Poland, Eastern Europe |
Transfer of Prisoners, Treaties |
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Commercial Crime Bureau?s Report Exposes Prime Bank Instrument Frauds |
A report published by the Commercial Crime Bureau has exposed a dramatic increase in the number of reports received concerning with frauds connected with investment schemes involving the buying and... |
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10 |
3 |
1994-03-01 |
World |
Fraud, Financial Crimes |
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Bibliography |
The next Bibliography will appear in the April 1994 issue of the INTERNATIONAL ENFORCEMENT LAW REPORTER. |
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10 |
3 |
1994-03-01 |
World |
Bibliography |
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Conferences |
Listing of upcoming conferences. |
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10 |
3 |
1994-03-01 |
World |
Conferences |
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CICAD Holds Third Regional Seminar-Workshop on Control of Drug Related Money Laundering |
On January 18-21, 1994, the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission of the Organization of American States held the third of its seminar-workshops on the control of drug-related money laundering... |
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10 |
3 |
1994-03-01 |
Latin America and South America |
Money Laundering, Drugs & Trafficking, International Cooperation, Drug Enforcement, Law Enforcement |
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Finland Deposits Ratification to European Convention |
On March 9, 1994, the Government of Finland deposited its instrument of ratification for the European Laundering Convention. It will enter into force for Finland on July 1, 1994. Finland has not... |
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10 |
3 |
1994-03-01 |
Finland |
Money Laundering, Drugs & Trafficking, International Cooperation, Drug Enforcement |
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Increased Antinarcotic Efforts Between China and the United States |
On January 25, 1994, China and the United States signed a memorandum on cooperation to increase joint efforts to fight drug trafficking and illegal immigration. The agreement emphasized intensified... |
Sharla Leigh Evert |
10 |
3 |
1994-03-01 |
United States, China |
Immigration, Drugs & Trafficking, International Cooperation, Drug Enforcement |
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Korea-U.S. MOU on Tax Treaty Refers to Korean Concern over Simultaneous Trade and Tax Enforcement |
On March 3, 1994, the Treasury Department confirmed that it and the Republic of Korea had reached agreement on several tax treaty issues, including a clarification that payments for software... |
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10 |
3 |
1994-03-01 |
United States, Korea |
Treaties, Tax Enforcement, International Cooperation |
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U.S. Treasury and Justice Initiate Assessment of Tax Enforcement Cooperation |
As part of a U.S. evaluation of tax enforcement under treaties, the U.S. Department of Treasury has started to ask the Department of Justice whether tax treaty partners are cooperating with U.S.... |
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10 |
3 |
1994-03-01 |
United States |
Treaties, Tax Enforcement, International Cooperation |