Joint investigation team

NEWS CONFERENCE by the National Air Disaster Foundation (NADF)

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Monday, April 18, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Family members and experts will demonstrate Russian involvement with three passenger aviation disasters killing 663 passengers from 32 countries.  Polish family members, and from The Netherlands, U.S., and special guests, will remember and provide important facts and the latest updates about the following:

Key Points: 
  • Poland's equivalent to "Air Force One" PLF 101.
  • Passengers included the President of Poland, First Lady, top government officials, and families of the Katyn victims.
  • After 12 years, we are finally learning more from the Final Conclusions released on April 11, 2022. https://SmolenskCrashNews.com
    MH17, Malaysia Airlines July 17, 2014.
  • National Air Disaster Foundation (NADF) was founded in 1995 by air crash survivors and victim's family members from the U.S. and worldwide.

Catherine Botticelli and Jonathan Streeter Named Co-Chairs of Dechert's Global Litigation Practice

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dechert LLP has named partners Catherine Botticelli and Jonathan Streeter as co-chairs of the firm's global litigation practice group.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dechert LLP has named partners Catherine Botticelli and Jonathan Streeter as co-chairs of the firm's global litigation practice group.
  • They ascend to the role following former litigation chair Hector Gonzalez's successful confirmation as a federal judge in the Eastern District of New York.
  • Under their stewardship, Dechert will continue to advise clients on their most critical and complex litigation matters."
  • Mr. Streeter focuses his practice on white collar and securities litigation matters, trial practice, complex business disputes, internal investigations and DOJ, SEC, CFTC and other government agency enforcement actions.

Over €1 million in cash seized as part of investigation into tobacco smuggling ring

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Saturday, May 8, 2021
Eurojust, European Union, Law enforcement in Europe, Joint investigation team, Articles, Cigarette, Money laundering, Criminal law, Crime

Between 4 and 5 May, some 28 premises belonging to the crime gang were searched in Belgium (17), France (10) and the Netherlands (1).

Key Points: 
  • Between 4 and 5 May, some 28 premises belonging to the crime gang were searched in Belgium (17), France (10) and the Netherlands (1).
  • The investigators seized over 1 million in cash, alongside 11 vehicles and hundreds of counterfeit cigarette cartridges.
  • The necessary supplies to make 1.8 million cigarette packages were also discovered at one of the searched locations.
  • A Joint Investigation Team (JIT) was set up by Eurojust between the Belgian and French authorities

    The investigation is still ongoing into the money laundering allegations.

Europol and Eurojust sign new contribution agreement expanding cooperation on the SIRIUS project

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Thursday, December 24, 2020
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This week, Europol and Eurojust signed a contribution agreement that will expand their partnership in supporting law enforcement and judicial authorities with cross-border access to electronic evidence.

Key Points: 
  • This week, Europol and Eurojust signed a contribution agreement that will expand their partnership in supporting law enforcement and judicial authorities with cross-border access to electronic evidence.
  • This new agreement, in place from January 2021 to June 2024, reinforces the success of the SIRIUS project and sets about its second phase of development and enhancement.
  • Launched by Europol in 2017, the SIRIUS project aims to foster the co-development of practical and innovative tools and solutions for EU law enforcement and judicial authorities that can support internet-based investigations.
  • Eurojust has made a significant contribution to the SIRIUS project by providing the perspective of EU judicial authorities.

JIT supported by Eurojust uncovers money-laundering scheme in Romania

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
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A joint investigation team (JIT) between Belgian and Romanian authorities, set up with the support of Eurojust and participation by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) unveiled a money-laundering scheme associated with an EU-funded railway infrastructure project in Romania.

Key Points: 
  • A joint investigation team (JIT) between Belgian and Romanian authorities, set up with the support of Eurojust and participation by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) unveiled a money-laundering scheme associated with an EU-funded railway infrastructure project in Romania.
  • Four people (two of Romanian origin and two Italians) were indicted for money laundering, influence peddling and tax evasion.
  • Given the cross-border dimension of the criminal activity, those involved decided to set up a joint investigation team (JIT).
  • Eurojust assisted with drafting of the agreement and the functioning of the joint investigation team and provided financial support.

Joint investigation team supported by Eurojust uncovers money-laundering scheme in Romania

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Thursday, July 9, 2020
Organizations, Agencies of the European Union, Law enforcement in Europe, Eurojust, Government, Criminal investigation, World, European Anti-Fraud Office, Jit, Joint investigation team, Money laundering, European Union

A joint investigation team (JIT) between Belgian and Romanian authorities, set up with the support of Eurojust and participation by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) unveiled a money-laundering scheme associated with an EU-funded railway infrastructure project in Romania.

Key Points: 
  • A joint investigation team (JIT) between Belgian and Romanian authorities, set up with the support of Eurojust and participation by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) unveiled a money-laundering scheme associated with an EU-funded railway infrastructure project in Romania.
  • Various assets were seized and bank accounts were frozen as a result of the investigation.
  • Given the cross-border dimension of the criminal activity, those involved decided to set up a joint investigation team (JIT).
  • Eurojust assisted with drafting of the agreement and the functioning of the joint investigation team and provided financial support.

Livestream of Press Conference

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Thursday, July 2, 2020
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The press conference will present the results of a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) between judicial and law enforcement authorities in France and The Netherlands to dismantle an encrypted communication network used by organised crime groups.

Key Points: 
  • The press conference will present the results of a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) between judicial and law enforcement authorities in France and The Netherlands to dismantle an encrypted communication network used by organised crime groups.
  • The speakers are:
    Major General Jean-Philippe Lecouffe, Head of the National Criminal Investigation Department, Gendarmerie Nationale
    Captain Ludovic Dantec, National Office of Criminal Cases, Gendarmerie Nationale
    Mrs Jannine van den Berg, Chief constable of the Netherlands Polices Central Unit
    Mr Wil van Gemert, Deputy Executive Director of Europol, Operations
    The press release and other press materials will be published on Eurojusts website at 12:30 today.
  • For questions following the press conference, please contact
    Wim de Bruin, spokesperson Dutch Public Prosecutors Office, 0031 6 533 613 97, [email protected]
    Europol: Tine Hollevoet, 0031 (0)6 460 567 35, [email protected]
    Eurojust Media Team, 0031 (0)70 412 55 80, [email protected]