Articles

E.g., 2026-08
Title Abstract Author Volume Issue Date Publishedsort ascending Geographic Identifier Subject Areas
Updating of the French Money Laundering Regulations In the context of the work of international organizations, and the European Institutions, the French anti-money laundering regulatory regime whose purpose is to fight narcotics traffickerse and cut... Laurent Segal 7 7 1991-07-01 France Money Laundering
Privy Council Affirms Jamaica Extradition Order under U.S. Treaty On June 18, 1990, in a five to zero unanimous decision (Lord Templeman), the Lords of the Juridical Committee of the Privy Council dismissed the appeal of an extradition order for Junious C. Morgan.... Bruce Zagaris 7 7 1991-07-01 Jamaica, United States Extradition, Treaties
Italy Adopts Law Emulating Swiss Abolition of Formula B Deposits Italy has implemented a new law on its effort to stop crime syndicates from laundering money. Under the law all cash movements of more than 20 million Lira ($18,000) must be made through recognized... 7 7 1991-07-01 Italy, Switzerland Money Laundering
EC Considers Strengthening Further Police Cooperation With the efforts to complete the Single European Market, reports are that the German Government is beginning to support a strengthened police cooperation within the European Community. In particular... Bruce Zagaris 7 7 1991-07-01 Europe, Germany EU Justice and Home Affairs Council, European Commission, European Union, Europol
European Laundering Convention Progresses On July 5, 1991, France signed the European Laundering Convention, brining the number of signatory States to thirteen. On November 8, Finland, ireland, and Switzerland also declared that they  would... 7 7 1991-07-01 Europe, France Money Laundering
Interpol Rethinking Global Strategy Recent political developments have strengthened Interpol and encouraged it to rethink its global strategy and assert itself in the establishment of a stronger international criminal cooperation... Bruce Zagaris 7 7 1991-07-01 World INTERPOL
Implications of BCCI Problems As the investigations into the Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) continue, several policy issues concerning international criminal assistance are raised...(more)... 7 7 1991-07-01 Europe, World Bank Secrecy, Banking Supervision, Money Laundering
Recommendations and Conclusions of U.N. Ad Hoc Expert Group on Strategies to Combat Transnational Crime On May 27-31, 1991, in Smolenice, Czechoslovakia, approximately 15 to 20 ad hoc experts met to consider strategies to combat transnational crime. The following are the conclusions and recommendations... 7 7 1991-07-01 World International Cooperation, International Courts, International Crimes, United Nations
Bolivia Announces Offer to Drug Traffickers On July 17, the Bolivian Government annoucned an offer for drug traffickers.  The offer allows them to: surrender in the next 120 days; to admit guilt and identify their accomplices; surrender assets... 7 7 1991-07-01 Bolivia, United States Drug Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking
Bolivian General Accuses US DEA Agents of Foul Play According to media reports, Bolivian general Jorge Moreira, the commander in chief of the Bolivian Armed Forces, has declared that he has requested the identification and expulsion of the Drug... 7 7 1991-07-01 Bolivia Drug Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking, Extradition
Caribbean Heads of Government Agree to Establish a Regional Center for Drug Law Enforcement Officers On July 5, following the 12th Conference of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government meeting, the communique mentioned that the Heads of Government endorsed the proposal by the... 7 7 1991-07-01 Caribbean Drug Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking
UN Agrees to Supervise US-Peru Anti-Drug Accord The media reported on July 10 that the United Nations has agreed to help implement the bilateral agreement between the U.S. and Peru to combat illicit trafficking in drug. 7 7 1991-07-01 Peru, United States Drug Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking, International Cooperation
Panama and United Kingdom Reach Narcotics Enforcement Agreement On July 23, the British Government annonuced that it reached an agreement with Panama on a bilateral agreement to fight drug trafficking and money laundering. John McDonald, the British Ambassador to... Bruce Zagaris 7 7 1991-07-01 Panama, United States Drug Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking
Canada Ministry of Justice Hosts European Ministers On June 16-19, the Honorable Kim Campbell, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of canada hosted the Minsiters of Justice from the Council of Europe during their annual meeting that took place at... 7 6 1991-06-01 Canada, Europe INTERPOL, International Cooperation, International Crimes
Former Assistant Attorney General Upholds John Doe IRS Summons Pertaining to All Transactions for 2 Years with 5 Tax Havens In an order with potential significant assistance for existing law enforcement efforts on tax, money laundering and organized crime as well as future economic relations between the U.S. and countries... Bruce Zagaris 7 6 1991-06-01 United States International Cooperation, Tax Enforcement, Tax Havens, Taxation
Swiss Supreme Court Declares 41 Month Pretrial Detention Excessive In a decision affecting foreigners held in pretrial detention, the Swiss Supreme Court in Lausanne recently established new criteria for the length of a pretrial and procedural detention of a... Clemens Kochinke 7 6 1991-06-01 Colombia, Switzerland Prisoner Rights, Prosecution
Argentina Focusing on New Tax Compliance on Foreign Money On May 24, the Ministry of Economy submitted a series of 28 bills to Congress to strengthen tax compliance on overseas money. The legislation will provide incentives for Argentines to repatriate the... 7 6 1991-06-01 Argentina Tax Crimes, Tax Enforcement, World Bank
United Nations Ad Hoc Expert Group Meets in Czechoslovakia to Consider Strategies to Combat Transnational Crime On May 27-31, 1991, at a meeting held in a fairy-like castle in Smolenice, Czechoslovakia, approximately 65 kilometers northeast of Bratislava, approximately 15 to 20 ad hoc experts met to consider... Bruce Zagaris 7 6 1991-06-01 Czech Republic, World INTERPOL, International Cooperation, International Crimes
Japan Surrenders in Hawksbill Turtle Debate Bowin to the pressure from the Interior and Commerce Department, Japan announced on May 17, 1991 that it will halt all importation of hawksbill sea turtle shells.  The Interior and Commerce... Sarah Barber 7 6 1991-06-01 Japan, United States International Cooperation, Trade Enforcement, Wildlife, Wildlife Smuggle
The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal: Africa's Concerns and Lack of Enforcement The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal was adopted on March 22, 1989 by 104 States and the European Economic Community. To date 54... Kurt N. Lindland 7 6 1991-06-01 Africa Environment, International Law, Investigation

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