U.S. Shares Forfeited Proceeds in Panamanian Bank Plea

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Tuesday, August 1, 1989
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
5
Issue: 
8
Abstract: 
On August 14, after the Panama-based Banco de Occidente agreed to pay a $5 million criminal fine as a result of its pleading guilty to money laundering charges, the U.S. Government announced that it would give $1 mullion each to Canada and Switzerland for their help in the investigation and prosecution of the case.