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Eurojust supports dismantling of football money-laundering network

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… 10 October 2018 In the context of an investigation of the Belgian Federal Prosecutor's Office, led by the investigating judge of Limburg, 44 searches were conducted this morning across Belgium. 13 searches were also carried out in other States, particularly France, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Serbia and fYROM. A total of 184 police officers in Belgium and 36 police officers in the other involved States took part in the action day. The actual … performed in the context of a criminal organisation, such as money laundering and private corruption. It uncovered indications of suspicious financial transactions in the Belgian 1A football league. Certain players' agents, independently of each other, allegedly concealed from the … read more

Eurojust supports Spanish action against illegal streaming of football matches

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… Investigations into this particular case of illegal transmission of copyrighted audio-visual signals started in 2018, after complaints by the Spanish Professional Football League (La Liga Española de Fútbol), the Premier League and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE). The main suspect used primary computer domains and servers to connect illegally to … of the Spanish authorities to Portugal and the Czech Republic and a request for Mutual Legal Assistance to Andorra. Europol provided analytical support to the operation, which was carried out on the ground in Spain by Investigative Court nº 12 of Valencia and the National Police Corps. In … read more

Best practice guide for judicial cooperation in relation to major sports events

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… Best practice guide for judicial cooperation in relation to major sports events … read more

Best practice guide for judicial cooperation in relation to major sports events

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… 1 RECOMMENDATIONS on judicial cooperation in criminal matters in relation to major sports events On 17 and 18 June 2015, Eurojust hosted a meeting of national experts from Member States that have recently organised major sports events, namely Portugal, the Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, … evidence. 3) Choice of forum for the prosecution, trial and execution of sentences regarding event- related crimes a) When dealing with foreign supporters who have committed a crime during a major sports event, host States should attempt to conclude criminal procedures and impose … read more