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Thailand Arrests for Extradition to U.S. Alleged Major Wildlife Trafficking Suspect |
On June 29, 2022, Thai law enforcement authorities arrested a Malaysian national wanted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (US FWS) for allegedly trading in elephant tusks and rhinoceros’... |
Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
7 |
2022-07-08 |
Thailand, United States |
Extradition, Wildlife, Wildlife Smuggle |
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G7 Addresses Global Crime Threats |
On June 28, the Group of 7 Leaders’ Communique following the meeting of the heads of government in Elmau, Germany on June 26-28, 2022 addressed several global crime threats, making many... |
Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
7 |
2022-07-01 |
China, Russia, United States |
Human Rights, International Cooperation, Sanctions |
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Treasury Issues Strategy to Combat Illicit Finance as House Approves Enablers Act |
On May 13, 2022, the United States Treasury Department issued its National Strategy for Combating Terrorist and Other Illicit Financing (2022 Strategy). On June 22, 2022, the House Armed... |
Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
7 |
2022-06-30 |
United States |
FATF, Financial Enforcement, Financial Supervision, Money Laundering, Terrorism |
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Former Louvre President Arrested in Artifact Trafficking Case |
On May 25, 2022, French authorities arrested Jean-Luc Martinez in connection with an investigation into illicit art trafficking.[1] Martinez currently serves as France’s ambassador for... |
John Kennamer |
38 |
7 |
2022-06-30 |
Egypt, France |
Arrest, False Papers |
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FATF Plenary Prioritizes Initiatives on Beneficial Ownership Information, Real Estate Guidance, Virtual Assets/VASPs Travel Rule and Information Sharing and Data Protection |
On June 14-17, 2022, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded four days of hybrid meetings under the German Presidency of Dr. Marcus Pleyer. The Plenary agreed on several strategic... |
Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
7 |
2022-06-30 |
Germany |
Corruption, FATF, Money Laundering |
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Former Nigerian Senator Accused of Conspiracy to Harvest Organs |
On June 23, 2022, Former Nigerian senator Ike Ekweremadu and his wife Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu were charged with conspiracy to arrange or facilitate travel of another person with a view to... |
Alex Mostaghimi |
38 |
7 |
2022-06-30 |
Nigeria, United Kingdom |
Conspiracy, Human Trafficking |
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British Home Secretary Approves Assange’s Extradition to the U.S. |
On June 17, 2022, the British Home Secretary Priti Patel approved Wikileaks founder Julian Assange’s extradition to the United States. Assange has fourteen days to appeal the decision.... |
Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
7 |
2022-06-24 |
United Kingdom, United States |
Extradition, Prosecution, U.S. Federal Government |
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Gupta Brothers Arrested in UAE, Facing Extradition |
On June 2, 2022, Atul and Rajesh Gupta were arrested at their home in Dubai.[1] The brothers are wanted in South Africa in connection with fraud and state capture. They are being held... |
John Kennamer |
38 |
7 |
2022-06-24 |
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Corruption, Extradition, INTERPOL, International Cooperation |
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European Union Issues Resolution re Urgent Need to Protect Journalists of Mexico |
On March 10, 2022, the Parliament of the European Union was so alarmed by the number of assassinations of Mexican journalists in the first months of the year that it passed the Resolution on the... |
Linda Friedman Ramirez |
38 |
7 |
2022-06-24 |
Europe, Mexico |
Assassination, European Union |
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U.S. AG Announces War Crimes Accountability Team |
On June 20, 2022, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the launch of a War Crimes Accountability Team to bolster the Justice Department’s ongoing efforts to hold accountable those... |
Alex Mostaghimi |
38 |
7 |
2022-06-24 |
Russia, Ukraine, United States |
Law of War, Mercenaries, Prisoner Rights, United Nations, War Crimes |
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U.S. Justice Issues Report on Strengthening International Enforcement Cooperation on Cybercrime |
On June 6, 2022, Merrick B. Garland, the Attorney General of the United States, issued a report in response to the President’s Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital... |
Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
6 |
2022-06-17 |
United States |
Cybercrime, Financial Crimes, Financial Enforcement, Financial Supervision |
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U.S. Homeland Security Unveils Campaign to Combat Human Smuggling Networks While Summit of the Americas Has Declaration on Migration and Protection |
In April 2022, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) started a five-part campaign against human smuggling.[1] At the Summit of the Americas, leaders from the Western... |
Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
6 |
2022-06-16 |
United States |
Cross-Border Communication, Human Trafficking, Immigration |
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EU Releases an Alarming Report on Drugs: “Everywhere, Everything, Everyone” |
On June 14, 2022, the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) launched its European Drug Report 2022, which details the latest overview of the drug situation in Europe and... |
Michael Plachta |
38 |
6 |
2022-06-16 |
European Union, Europe |
Drug Enforcement, European Union |
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Caribbean Strengthens Response of Fisheries Crime, Gun Trafficking and Other Crime Issues |
On June 20, 2022, a readout of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ meeting with leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Dominican Republic show efforts to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
6 |
2022-06-16 |
United States |
INTERPOL, Maritime, Wildlife |
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U.S. Appellate Court Upholds Interpol Immunity on Suit for Potential Red Notice Abuse |
On May 24, 2022, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued its opinion in El Omari v. INTERPOL. The court held that the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) qualifies... |
John Kennamer |
38 |
6 |
2022-06-10 |
United Arab Emirates, United States |
Embezzlement, INTERPOL |
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U.S. Court Orders Seizure of 2 Planes of Russian Oligarch Abramovich Worth Over $400 Million |
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has issued a seizure warrant to seize two planes, a Boeing 787-8 aircraft and a Gulfstream G650ER aircraft owned and controlled by... |
Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
6 |
2022-06-10 |
Russia, United Arab Emirates, United States |
Asset Seizure, Financial Enforcement, Vehicles |
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UAE Arrests Shah on Danish Extradition Warrant for Cum-Ex Dividend Fraud Charges |
On June 3, the Danish Ministry of Justice announced that police in Dubai have arrested Sanjay Shah, one of the suspected perpetrators in the cum-ex dividend fraud case on a Danish extradition... |
Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
6 |
2022-06-10 |
Denmark, United Arab Emirates |
Extradition, Freezing of Assets, International Cooperation |
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European Commission Submits Two Proposals to Strengthen Restrictive Measures Against Russia |
On May 25, 2022, the European Commission announced two proposals aimed at strengthening restrictive measures adopted by the European Union.
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Michael Plachta |
38 |
6 |
2022-06-03 |
European Union, Europe, Russia, Ukraine |
Eurojust, European Commission, European Court of Human Rights, European Union, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Freezing of Assets, Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), War Crimes |
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US Seeks to Enforce IRS John Doe Summons Against the US Firm Helping U.S. Persons Establish Foreign Financial Accounts |
On May 24, 2022, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) petitioned the U.S. District Court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for an order to enforce the John Doe Summons.[1]
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Bruce Zagaris |
38 |
6 |
2022-06-03 |
United States |
Jurisdiction, Tax Crimes, Tax Enforcement, Taxation |
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European Parliament Adopts a Resolution Against Impunity for War Crimes in Ukraine |
On May 19, 2022, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on accountability for crimes committed by the Russian military during the Ukrainian invasion.
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Michael Plachta |
38 |
6 |
2022-06-03 |
Europe, Russia, Ukraine |
Crimes against Humanity, European Commission, European Court of Human Rights, European Union, Evidence Gathering, Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), War Crimes |
