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Latin America Round-Up: June 14, 2009

June 14, 2009

COLOMBIA Espionage scandal A scandal brought about by Colombian President Álvaro Uribe having illegal meetings with judges, politicians, journalists and former public officials has cast a shadow over his government, inside and outside of the country. Colombians are now demanding

Latin America Round-Up: January 4, 2008

January 4, 2008

ARGENTINA & VENEZUELA: Laundering and Politics; CARIBBEAN: The heat from the USA PATRIOT Act; COSTA RICA: Investigating Banco Popular; Costa Rica, Head of GAFIC; Remittances on the rise; GUATEMALA: Lottery under scrutiny; MEXICO: Chairing the OAS Anti-Laundering Group; and PERU: Fujimori sentenced.

Mellon United National Bank (Miami) records sought for drug-trafficking investigation

October 11, 2007

Article based on an application to collect evidence for a criminal investigaion into alleged bank fraud, narcotics-trafficking and money laundering - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Spain - that was filed at federal court in the USA on September 26, 2007. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Maria Luisa Vizcaino Bascones, Pablo Sanchez Garcia, Benito Rosal Lobato, Javier Sanclemente Castrillon, Alfonso Duran del Castillo, Gonzalo Contrarero del Castillo, Antonio Miranda Rojas, Javier Miranda Burgos, Grupo MFM-2001, Grupo Almira, SA, IN9 SA, Mazog SA, Inverin 2000, Mellon United National Bank, Banco Popular, Credit Suisse, and Luis Hernandez.

Spain: Maria Luisa Vizcaino Bascones

September 26, 2007

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Spain into Maria Luisa Vizcaino Bascones, Pablo Sanchez Garcia, Benito Rosal Labato, Javier Sanclemente Castrillon, Alfonso Duran del Castillo, Gonzalo Cantarela del Castillo, Antonio Miranda Rojas and Javier Miranda Burgos into alleged narcotics trafficking and money laundering.

Colombia seeks evidence from Banco Popular in Florida for criminal investigation

September 4, 2005

Article based on an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged fraud, money laundering, and narcotics trafficking - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Colombia - that was filed at federal court in the USA on July 27, 2005. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Luis Onofre Redondo Nino, Llanos Oil Exploration, Intertextil Intertuna, GlobalNet USA Corp., GlobalNet Ltda., Banco Popular, and Maria del Pilar Pulido Alvarez.

Colombia: Luis Onofre Redondo Nino

July 27, 2005

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Colombia into Luis Onofre Redondo Nino for suspected fraud involving Florida-domiciled GlobalNet USA Corp.

Ex-BVI Gov’t minister Andrew Fahie investigated for money laundering

October 31, 2003

A United States federal court has granted a request for judicial assistance regarding a criminal investigation into a former member of the British Virgin Islands Government and his banking officer wife.The targets of the investigation are Andrew Alturo Fahie, 33, who was the BVI's Minister of Education & Culture until a change of government in June of this year, and his wife, Sheila E. Fahie, a.k.a. Sheila Fannie, Sheila Romney, 36, an officer with Banco Popular in BVI.

British Virgin Islands: Andrew Fahie et al (Terrance B. Lettsome Airport Investigation)

October 6, 2003

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from the British Virgin Islands - for a criminal investigation into suspected fraud, theft, and money laundering by Andrew Fahie and his wife, Sheila Fahie, involving the expansion and improvement of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.

US assists BVI with airport corruption probe

April 30, 2003

The United States authorities have assisted the British Virgin Islands government in an investigation into alleged corruption regarding contracts at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport.Katherine M. Ho, Assistant United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, filed a notice at the local Federal Court on March 17, 2003 stating that she had finished compiling evidence in accordance with a request by the BVI Government under a mutual legal assistance treaty.

Czech Republic: Ivan Racek et al

February 20, 2003

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in the Czech Republic into Ivan Racek and Jan Racek for alleged fraud.

British Virgin Islands: Berton Smith et al (Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport investigation)

October 22, 2002

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from the British Virgin Islands - for a criminal investigation into Berton Smith, Derek Grant, Albion Hodge, Alvin Hodge, and others for suspected corruption involving contracts for the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.

Canada: Kwasi Ntiamoah

September 6, 2000

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Canada into alleged money laundering by Kwasi Ntiamoah.