Dennis Miralis is a leading Australian defence lawyer with over 20 years of experience. Dennis is a Partner at Nyman Gibson Miralis and specialises in international criminal law.

INTERPOL CCF decision: Purpose, family matter, international interest and seriousness, and due process

The Commission for the Control of Interpol’s files (CCF) publishes decision excerpts online, providing useful insight into the matters that the CCF considers when being asked to delete data from INTERPOL’s files, such as INTERPOL Red Notices. This article explores a 2024 case which deals with purpose, family matter, international interest and seriousness, and due…

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INTERPOL’s global information sharing system: Enhancing law enforcement through international cooperation

INTERPOL (The International Criminal Police Organization) plays a vital role in enhancing global security by providing its 195 member countries with instant, secure access to a wide range of criminal databases. These databases contain millions of records that can be used to track fingerprints, DNA, stolen motor vehicles, firearms, and even stolen and lost travel…

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ASIC targets misconduct in banking and superannuation sectors

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has ramped up its focus on misconduct within the banking and superannuation sectors, as outlined in its Enforcement and Regulatory Update for the first half of 2024. The report details ASIC’s significant progress in enforcement actions, regulatory surveillance, and ongoing investigations, emphasising its commitment to protecting consumers and…

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Businesses illegally using electronic sales suppression tools: A serious warning from the ATO

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO), through its Serious Financial Crime Taskforce (SFCT), has identified an alarming trend among businesses: the illegal use of electronic sales suppression tools (ESSTs) to underreport taxable income and evade taxes. With the increasing digitisation of business operations, there is a growing concern about the prevalence of these tools, which are…

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ICC and Europol strengthen ties with agreements to enhance international cooperation

ICC President Tomoko Akane and Europol Executive Director Catherine De Bolle during the signature of the agreements ©Europol On 18 September 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) and Europol took significant steps toward boosting international justice and security cooperation. Judge Tomoko Akane, the President of the ICC, and Catherine De Bolle, Executive Director of Europol,…

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