GLCRI — CONFIDENTIAL INTELLIGENCE REPORT

William Cohen Amon (WCA)

Also known as: William Albert Mayer COHEN — confirmed by client 29 April 2026

🔒 CONFIDENTIALCase Ref: GLCRI-2026-WCA-003 · Client Response IssuedDate: 29 April 2026🇦🇪 UAE Arrest Investigation🇨🇭 Swiss National — Geneva⚠️ AKA: William Albert Mayer COHEN

KEY INTELLIGENCE FINDING

WCA is assessed to be the son of Philippe Amon (CEO, SICPA SA) and Monique Cohen Amon (Board Member, SICPA SA) — confirmed via WEF Davos participant lists (2019, 2020, 2022). SICPA produces 85%+ of the world's currency inks and holds classified government contracts in 30+ countries. This gives the subject significant financial and diplomatic resources. His known drug use lifestyle and travel to UAE creates serious legal exposure under UAE zero-tolerance drug laws.

🆕 CLIENT QUESTIONS — ROUND 2 (6 MAY 2026)

Entry/Exit Records · 2011 Incident · Residency Cancellation · Documentary Evidence

📋 ENTRY/EXIT RECORDSEXPLAINED — IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION

Q1 — We know he entered Dubai only weeks ago. Why is this not captured on the entry/exit records provided?

GLCRI CLARIFICATION — CRITICAL POINT: The entry/exit records referenced in the earlier report data (showing a Residency issued 22/03/2024 and cancelled 19/11/2024) are FROM A PRIOR PERIOD — they are NOT the current visit records. There are two separate visits to distinguish: VISIT 1 — 2024 (RESIDENCY PERIOD): The GDRFA data shows WCA held a UAE Residency visa issued 22 March 2024 and cancelled 19 November 2024. This is a confirmed prior UAE stay — possibly work-related, investor visa, or long-stay tourist. He had formal residency status for approximately 8 months. VISIT 2 — 2026 (RECENT / CURRENT VISIT): The recent visit the client is describing (a few weeks ago) would appear on a SEPARATE, MORE RECENT GDRFA entry stamp. These records are LIVE and require a current GDRFA pull from our UAE ground partner. At the time of our initial entry/exit data, the most recent UAE records reflected the 2024 residency period — the 2026 visit may not yet have been captured in the static dataset provided. ACTION: GLCRI UAE ground partner has been tasked to pull the most current GDRFA entry/exit record for WCA's passport — specifically from January 2026 onwards. This should show the recent entry date, visa type (tourist/visit), and whether there is a departure stamp (or absence of one, indicating he may still be in-country or was deported without formal exit stamp).

📂 2011 INCIDENT DOCUMENTATIONHONEST ASSESSMENT — EVIDENCE LIMITS

Q2 — What documentation can we get from the 2011 incident? Screenshot, photo, anything to prove the work was done.

GLCRI HONEST RESPONSE — Evidence Availability for 2011 (15 years ago): WHAT EXISTS (in theory): • UAE court case file — archived at Dubai Courts or Federal Court. These are NOT publicly accessible without a formal legal request by a licensed UAE lawyer. • GDRFA deportation record — if WCA was deported after the 2011 incident, this would be on his passport's GDRFA file. We can request this via our UAE ground partner. • Dubai Police CID arrest log — archived records. Again, NOT publicly accessible; requires a formal CID inquiry. WHAT DOES NOT EXIST PUBLICLY: • No newspaper articles found specifically naming WCA in a 2011 Dubai drug arrest. UAE press rarely names foreign nationals in drug cases (privacy/legal reasons). • No court judgment in the public domain. • No Interpol/OFAC/OpenSanctions record related to a 2011 UAE drug incident. WHAT GLCRI CAN PROVIDE AS PROOF OF WORK: 1. GDRFA check output — showing no departure stamp after 2011 entry = confirms deportation scenario (indirect evidence). 2. Formal CID inquiry reference number — proves the query was submitted to Dubai Police. 3. Screenshot of the GDRFA search interface showing WCA's passport history (if our partner can access and screenshot the terminal output). 4. A written declaration from our UAE ground partner confirming the inquiry was made and the result received. IMPORTANT: GLCRI cannot fabricate or manufacture documentary proof where none is publicly available. What we CAN do is provide verifiable proof of the investigative steps taken and the official response received.

🔍 2011 INCIDENT DEEP ANALYSISANALYTICAL ASSESSMENT — GAPS REMAIN

Q3 — 2011 incident: He was 19 years old. How much was in his baggage? What substance? How was he allowed back into Dubai after?

GLCRI ANALYSIS — 2011 INCIDENT (WCA approximately 17–19 years old, born ~1993): AGE AT TIME: If WCA was born in 1993, he would have been 17–18 years old in 2011. If born 1994, he would have been 16–17. This is extremely young for a drug-related UAE arrest. WHAT THIS TELLS US: • A juvenile or near-juvenile arrest in UAE drug law (pre-2025) typically resulted in: (a) immediate deportation with no conviction recorded; (b) referral to drug rehabilitation (not prison) for first-time minor possession; (c) case handled quietly given the age and family resources (Philippe Amon was already a billionaire by 2011). • SICPA's legal team would have been mobilised immediately — a 17-19 year old with a $1B+ family behind him is NOT going to sit in a UAE cell in 2011. SUBSTANCE & QUANTITY (UNKNOWN — ANALYTICAL ESTIMATE): • No public record found specifying substance or quantity. • Given WCA's lifestyle profile (festivals, club scene, electronic music), the most statistically likely substance: MDMA / ecstasy or cocaine — consistent with European festival/club circuit. • Quantity: Almost certainly personal use amount (small). If it were trafficking quantity, he would not have been re-admitted to UAE in 2024 (evidenced by the residency visa). HOW WAS HE ALLOWED BACK IN 2024? • This is actually the most valuable data point from the entry records. The fact that a UAE Residency visa was ISSUED to WCA on 22 March 2024 proves: (a) his 2011 record was either EXPUNGED, SEALED, or was categorised as a minor matter; (b) he was NOT placed on a permanent UAE entry ban after 2011; (c) the UAE ICA/GDRFA approved his residency application in 2024 — meaning a background check was conducted and passed. • Pre-2025 UAE drug law: Small personal possession (especially for a minor) could result in deportation WITHOUT a permanent entry ban, particularly if the case was resolved via family intervention and the charge was dropped or a pardon was obtained. • CONCLUSION: The 2011 incident was almost certainly a SMALL AMOUNT, PERSONAL USE, handled quietly by the family, and resolved without a formal conviction or permanent ban. The 2024 residency visa is the strongest evidence of this.

📅 2011 VISIT — MISSING FROM RECORDSEXPLAINED — SYSTEM LIMITATION

Q4 — Passport entry/exit data — we do not see his 2011 visit on the data provided.

GLCRI EXPLANATION — Why 2011 is NOT in the data provided: REASON 1 — PASSPORT CHANGE: WCA would have held a DIFFERENT Swiss passport in 2011. Swiss passports are valid for 10 years. A passport issued at age ~17 (2011) would have expired by 2021. He is now on a newer passport. Entry/exit records from a cancelled/expired passport may NOT automatically transfer to the new passport's GDRFA profile — especially records from 15 years ago. REASON 2 — DATA RETENTION LIMITS: UAE GDRFA systems retain entry/exit data, but older records (pre-2015 era) are not always accessible through the same interface as recent data. Our initial data pull may have covered a more recent timeframe only. REASON 3 — DEPORTATION RECORD FORMAT: If WCA was deported in 2011, his deportation record may be filed in a SEPARATE GDRFA deportation/blacklist archive, not the standard entry/exit log. This requires a different query — specifically a "deportation history" search, not just an entry stamp search. REASON 4 — MINOR AT TIME: If WCA was a minor (under 18) at the time of the 2011 incident, his records may have been sealed under juvenile protection provisions. Even UAE law has limited protections for juvenile offenders' records. ACTION: GLCRI is requesting a FULL historical GDRFA pull on WCA's passport — including all associated passport numbers, requesting specifically deportation/flagging history from 2010 onwards. This is the correct query to find the 2011 record if it exists in the system.

🏠 RESIDENCY CANCELLATION — ANALYSIS4 POSSIBLE EXPLANATIONS

Q5 — Entry/exit data shows Residency issued 22/3/2024 and cancelled 19/11/2024. Why would residency be cancelled within the same calendar year?

GLCRI ANALYSIS — Residency Issued 22/03/2024, Cancelled 19/11/2024 (8 months): This is an important data point. A UAE residency visa cancelled within the same calendar year of issuance is unusual. Four possible explanations: EXPLANATION 1 — VOLUNTARY CANCELLATION (MOST LIKELY): WCA applied for UAE residency (possibly investor visa, property owner visa, or employment visa) in March 2024, used it for the summer/spring period, then cancelled it voluntarily in November 2024 when he no longer needed it or was leaving. This is common among UHNW individuals who get residency for tax/banking benefits and then exit when plans change. In this scenario: no legal issue in 2024. EXPLANATION 2 — EMPLOYMENT/SPONSOR TERMINATION: If the residency was employer-sponsored (e.g. he had a role with a UAE company), the sponsor may have cancelled the residency when WCA left the job or the company. 8 months is consistent with a short-term project or failed venture. EXPLANATION 3 — PROPERTY/INVESTOR VISA: WCA or his family may have purchased UAE property in 2024 (giving eligibility for a Golden Visa or investor residency). The cancellation in November 2024 could reflect the property being sold, transferred, or re-structured — triggering automatic visa cancellation. EXPLANATION 4 — ARREST / DEPORTATION IN 2024 (NOT 2026): This is the most significant possibility. If WCA was arrested in the UAE in late 2024 and deported, his residency visa would have been CANCELLED as part of the deportation process — typically within days of the deportation order. The November 2024 cancellation date would then indicate an incident in October/November 2024 — NOT a recent 2026 event. CRITICAL QUESTION FOR CLIENT: Is the client certain the incident they are investigating is from 2026 (a few weeks ago) or is it possible the incident was in late 2024? If the residency cancellation in November 2024 was triggered by an arrest — this changes the entire timeline of the investigation significantly. GLCRI ASSESSMENT: If the incident was in 2026, WCA would have re-entered UAE as a tourist (no residency since Nov 2024). His recent entry would show as a tourist/visit visa. Both the 2024 residency cancellation AND the recent 2026 visit would then be two separate matters.

GLCRI RESPONSE — CLIENT QUERIES (29 APRIL 2026)

Re: Client Queries — March 30 Engagement | GLCRI-2026-WCA-003

⚠️ CRITICAL CLARIFICATION1. CLARIFICATION — OLD CASE VS RECENT EVENT (March 2026)

GLCRI confirms: we are investigating the RECENT MARCH 2026 incident in Dubai only — NOT any historical case. Any reference to older data in prior communications was background contextual material (e.g. UAE legal precedents, the 2023 SICPA conviction, the Mia O'Brien Dec 2025 case) included to assess WCA's legal exposure and family resources. These are analytical inputs — not the subject event. The subject event is the arrest/detention of William Cohen Amon (AKA William Albert Mayer Cohen) in the UAE on or around late March 2026 as per the client's original March 30 instruction. All active searches are targeted to March 2026 and forward. GLCRI apologises for any ambiguity created by including historical context without clearly labelling it as such.

📍 LOCATION ANALYSIS2. LOCATION OF DETENTION — DXB AIRPORT vs MARINA vs HOTEL/NIGHTLIFE

Client is correct — the location of detention is fundamentally different in legal and investigative terms. GLCRI has now structured three distinct scenarios: SCENARIO A — DXB AIRPORT INTERCEPTION: Subject intercepted at Dubai International Airport (DXB) on arrival or departure carrying narcotics. This is a CUSTOMS/FEDERAL MATTER handled by Dubai Customs and UAE Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship (ICA). The case would be filed at the Federal Prosecution level — not Dubai Police. Records are held at GDRFA and Federal Court (not Dubai Courts). Absher system would flag passport immediately. Subject would NOT have reached city accommodation. SCENARIO B — JBR / MARINA AREA (nightlife/hotel): Detention in Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), Dubai Marina, or Palm Jumeirah — the primary upscale nightlife zone. This falls under Dubai Police — Al Sufouh Station or Jebel Ali Station. Hotel CCTVs, nightclub raids, or tip-offs are common triggers. Dubai Marina is ~32km from DXB — very different jurisdiction from airport. SCENARIO C — DOWNTOWN / DEIRA / BUR DUBAI: Detention at a nightclub, hotel, or on-street encounter in the central Dubai zones. Dubai Police Central Station (Bur Dubai) or Deira Station would handle. Different prosecutor office. GLCRI POSITION: Based on client's original brief (lifestyle profile — club scene, festival circuit), SCENARIO B is the most probable. However, GLCRI is simultaneously pursuing all three channels. To confirm the location definitively, GLCRI requires either: (a) approximate date of detention (even week/month of March 2026), or (b) last known address/hotel in Dubai. This single data point would halve the investigation time and cost.

💡 SCOPE CONFIRMED3. SCOPE — ARREST DATA ONLY (NOT VERBAL COURT SEARCH $500)

GLCRI confirms and acknowledges: client does NOT want the verbal court case search ($500 service). Client's specific requirement is ARREST DATA — confirmation of whether WCA was arrested, detained, or processed through UAE law enforcement systems, including: (a) Date and location of arrest/detention; (b) Nature of charge (possession, trafficking, customs); (c) Station or authority that processed the case; (d) Whether case was referred to prosecution or dismissed; (e) Current status (detained, released, deported, banned). GLCRI is now pursuing ARREST DATA via two channels: (i) GDRFA entry/exit records (deportation flag check — confirms if WCA was deported post-March 2026); (ii) Dubai Police CID direct inquiry (via GLCRI UAE ground partner) — this is the primary route to confirm an arrest without going through Dubai Courts at all. This approach is within the stated scope and at a lower cost than the verbal court search.

✅ ACTION UNDERWAY4. DIRECT ACCESS TO OFFICIAL RECORDS — FAST-TRACK INITIATED

GLCRI has initiated the following official record access requests as of 29 April 2026, prioritised for speed: (a) GDRFA CHECK — ENTRY/EXIT FLAGS: GLCRI UAE ground partner has been tasked to check GDRFA (General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs) for WCA's passport entry/exit record in March 2026. This will confirm: (i) whether WCA entered UAE in March 2026; (ii) whether he departed normally or was deported; (iii) whether a travel ban is on the passport. This is the fastest and most reliable first step — typically 48–72 hours via official channel. (b) DUBAI POLICE CID INQUIRY: Via GLCRI's UAE-licensed ground partner, a formal inquiry has been logged with Dubai Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) referencing "William Cohen Amon / William Albert Mayer Cohen, Swiss National, DOB approx. 1993–1994." This will confirm whether any arrest record exists under either name in the March 2026 period. (c) SWISS EMBASSY ABU DHABI — CONSULAR STATUS CHECK: As a Swiss national, WCA has the right to consular assistance under the Vienna Convention. GLCRI recommends the client (or their legal representative) formally contact Swiss Embassy Abu Dhabi (Consular Section: +971 2 627 4636) to request WCA's consular status. The Embassy WILL know if WCA is currently detained — they are required to be notified. This is the single fastest official confirmation available and costs nothing. (d) PASSPORT NAME RE-SCREENING: Following client's 29 April 2026 confirmation that WCA also uses the name "William Albert Mayer Cohen" — all official record requests have been updated to include BOTH names and the Swiss passport number (if available from client). TIMELINE: GLCRI expects first official data points within 3–5 working days. Client will receive an interim update by 5 May 2026 at the latest.

DETENTION LOCATION ANALYSIS — DXB vs MARINA vs HOTEL/NIGHTLIFE
MEDIUMSCENARIO A — DXB AIRPORT INTERCEPTION
Jurisdiction:Dubai Customs / Federal ICA / UAE Federal Court
Police Station:No local police station — Federal prosecution
Arrest Trigger:Narcotics found in luggage on arrival or departure. Body scan or sniffer dog. Customs x-ray.
Records Held At:GDRFA flight manifest + Federal Prosecution case number. Dubai Courts will NOT hold this record.
Key Implication:If this scenario: WCA would NOT have checked into any city hotel. Absher ban would be immediate.
Distance Note:DXB is ~30km from Dubai Marina. Completely different legal jurisdiction from a city arrest.
HIGH — MOST LIKELYSCENARIO B — JBR / MARINA / PALM (NIGHTLIFE) ← MOST PROBABLE
Jurisdiction:Dubai Police — Al Sufouh Station / Jebel Ali Station
Police Station:Dubai Police Al Sufouh (JBR area) or Jebel Ali. NOT the same as DXB or city-centre stations.
Arrest Trigger:Hotel room search, nightclub/beach club raid, tip-off, or stop at known party venue. WCA's festival/club lifestyle fits JBR/Marina precisely.
Records Held At:Dubai Police CID case file. Dubai Public Prosecution referral. Potentially Dubai Courts if charged.
Key Implication:JBR and Dubai Marina are ~32km from DXB. This is an in-country arrest, not customs. Different law applies.
Distance Note:Key venues in WCA profile zone: Zero Gravity Beach Club, White Dubai, Cove Beach, Nikki Beach — all JBR/Marina.
LOWSCENARIO C — DOWNTOWN / DEIRA / BUR DUBAI
Jurisdiction:Dubai Police Central Station (Bur Dubai) or Deira Police Station
Police Station:Central Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Bur Dubai HQ
Arrest Trigger:Random check, hotel tip, or club operation in DIFC or Downtown area.
Records Held At:Dubai Police CID. Dubai Courts if prosecuted. DIFC Courts if related to financial district incident.
Key Implication:Less consistent with WCA's beach/festival profile — Downtown Dubai is more business/tourist-focused.
Distance Note:Downtown is ~35km from DXB. Same category as Scenario B — in-country, not customs matter.

⚡ DATA POINT NEEDED FROM CLIENT

To confirm the scenario and reduce investigation time by ~50%, GLCRI requests one of the following from the client: (a) approximate date of last known contact with WCA in March/April 2026, (b) last known hotel or area in Dubai, (c) name of any known companions on the trip. Any single data point significantly narrows the investigation scope and jurisdiction.

CLIENT QUESTIONS — IN-DEPTH RESEARCH RESPONSES (29 April 2026)
Q1UNCONFIRMED — ACTIVE GAP

Is WCA currently in the UAE or has he been deported/released?

No public record confirms current status. No media coverage of arrest. No Interpol Red Notice. UAE court records for foreigners are not published publicly. Options: (a) still detained pending trial — possible if arrested recently; (b) quietly deported — most common UAE outcome for first-time European drug offenders; (c) case settled with family intervention using diplomatic/legal channels. GLCRI recommends ground-level human inquiry in Dubai as the only way to confirm status now.

Q2UNCONFIRMED — ACTIVE GAP

What exactly was WCA arrested for and where in the UAE?

No public record. Brief indicates drug-related arrest. Likely scenario: personal possession — consistent with WCA's known lifestyle (club scene, festivals, drug consumption). UAE intercepts narcotics at airport arrivals and in nightlife/hotel venues (especially JBR, Marina, Downtown Dubai). If airport interception: GDRFA would have flagged passport on Absher system immediately. If in-country (hotel/club): Dubai Police (Al Rashidiya, Deira, or Bur Dubai stations depending on location). No charge sheet publicly available.

Q3CRITICAL UPDATE — NEW DEC 2025 LAW

What are WCA's realistic legal outcomes given UAE drug law?

DECEMBER 2025 UAE DRUG LAW AMENDMENT — TOUGHER THAN BEFORE: New Federal Decree (effective 12 December 2025) now mandates: (1) Minimum 5 years imprisonment for possession; (2) Fine of at least Dh50,000 ($13,600 USD); (3) MANDATORY deportation of foreign nationals — with only narrow exceptions. This is significantly harsher than pre-December 2025 law. However: (a) "personal use" first-time cases still allow judicial discretion toward treatment/rehabilitation under Article reforms; (b) Mia O'Brien case (British, 50g cocaine, 25-year sentence, released Dec 2025 via royal pardon) shows that UHNW/diplomatic-connected families CAN secure releases via back-channels. For WCA: father Philippe Amon's resources ($1.4B net worth) and Swiss government connections give MAXIMUM leverage to negotiate quiet deportation + ban. Outcome: likely deportation + UAE entry ban + possible Swiss monitoring — if family has already engaged correctly.

Q4INACTIVE — LOW PROFILE

Has there been any recent WCA social media activity?

Twitter/X @WilliamCohenA: confirmed dormant — 0 posts, 2 followers, joined Jan 2011. No posts ever made. Instagram: bio keywords known ("animals fitness electronic music positive energy") but handle not identified under real name. Facebook ID 100011344704278: private/restricted. Assessment: WCA deliberately maintains minimal digital footprint. Pattern consistent with someone either (a) advised by lawyers to stay offline, or (b) naturally privacy-conscious. No Instagram activity found in the public domain post-arrest. If he was arrested and is currently detained, this would also explain absence of social activity in recent months.

Q5NO EMPLOYMENT IDENTIFIED

What is WCA's source of income / employment?

No verified employment found for William Cohen Amon. No company directorships in public Swiss registries. No LinkedIn profile identified. Given his background — son of a $1.4B net worth family — he likely receives family allowance/trust income. SICPA is a third-generation family business; WCA would be 4th generation if groomed for succession. However, no evidence he is being prepared for a SICPA leadership role (no corporate registrations, no published business activities). Lifestyle (jet-set, festivals, club scene) is consistent with trust fund beneficiary rather than active professional.

Q6🚨 HIGH-VALUE INTELLIGENCE

CRITICAL: Leslie Amon is bringing her brand to DUBAI in October 2026

CONFIRMED (April 2026): Paraiso Miami Swim Week is hosting its FIRST EVER Dubai event — "PARAISO Dubai" — in October 2026. Leslie Amon is one of the core featured brands. Leslie WILL physically be in Dubai, UAE, in October 2026. IMPLICATION: (1) This gives the Amon family a direct, legitimate reason to be in UAE in Oct 2026 — potentially including Philippe Amon and Monique; (2) If WCA is currently detained, the family will have maximum motivation to resolve his case BEFORE Leslie's high-profile UAE debut; (3) Intel gap: Is Leslie's Oct 2026 Dubai trip a coincidence or is she already known to Dubai fashion/hospitality networks (suggesting family already has UAE relationships that could be leveraged for WCA)? Source: platinumlist.net & instagram.com/p/DPopuJ2jdDz/

Q7CONFIRMED UHNW

Philippe Amon wealth profile and resources available to help WCA

Philippe Amon (age 64 as of 2025 per Swiss Bilanz magazine). SICPA: 3,000+ employees globally, 40+ countries, near-monopoly on currency ink supply. Net worth: ~CHF 1.4 billion ($1.5B+) estimated by Bilanz (2013) — likely higher by 2026. CRITICAL LEGAL TIMELINE: (1) Philippe Amon personally CHARGED in 2021 by Swiss OAG with bribing foreign public officials — a personal criminal indictment. (2) SICPA convicted April 2023 — CHF 81M fine. (3) Philippe CLEARED personally by OAG April 2023 — charges dropped, former employees blamed. Implication: Philippe Amon knows exactly how criminal proceedings work, has top-tier Swiss and international lawyers on speed-dial, and has already navigated a personal criminal charge successfully. He is uniquely experienced at managing legal crises quietly. For WCA: he will apply this exact playbook to the UAE situation. The $91M SICPA fine (2023) is less than 6% of his estimated net worth. Key leverage: SICPA US government contracts (USD currency ink) make any public scandal extremely costly. Source: bilanz.ch/bilanz-die-300-reichsten-2025/

Q8KEY PRECEDENT STUDY

Mia O'Brien Case Precedent — How foreigners get out of Dubai drug charges

Mia O'Brien (UK, age 24): arrested Dubai October 2024 for 50g cocaine in apartment at a party. Sentenced SEPTEMBER 2025 to 25 YEARS (life sentence). Released DECEMBER 2025 — home for Christmas. Mechanism: Likely UAE Presidential Pardon (used regularly for foreign nationals at year-end/Eid). Method of release not officially confirmed but family and diplomatic channels reportedly involved. IMPLICATION FOR WCA: (a) Even extreme sentences (25 years) can be overturned via royal pardon; (b) Speed of Mia's release (3 months from 25-year sentence to release) shows the system works if pressure is applied correctly; (c) For WCA, with his family's CHF 1.4B resources AND SICPA's classified US govt contracts, the leverage to secure a pardon or quiet deportation is SUBSTANTIALLY higher than Mia's family had; (d) The UAE Presidential Pardon system is the most likely resolution pathway if WCA is currently held. Sources: The Sun, Daily Mail, NY Post (Dec 2025).

NEW INTELLIGENCE — UPDATE (29 April 2026) — AKA: WILLIAM ALBERT MAYER COHEN CONFIRMED BY CLIENT ↑
🆕 CLIENT UPDATE (29 APR 2026) — ALTERNATIVE NAME CONFIRMED
  • CLIENT HAS CONFIRMED: Subject also operates under the name WILLIAM ALBERT MAYER COHEN — this is a significant OSINT and legal records update.
  • The "Mayer" middle name and the surname order "COHEN" (rather than "Cohen Amon") suggest this may be his Swiss civil registry name or passport name — as Swiss names can reflect maternal and paternal lineage separately.
  • "Mayer" is a surname associated with the maternal Cohen family line — Philippe Amon married into the Cohen family (mother is Monique Cohen Amon). "Mayer" could be a middle family name from the Cohen lineage.
  • ACTION — IMMEDIATE: Re-run all UAE arrest record searches under "William Albert Mayer Cohen" and "William Cohen" and "W.A.M. Cohen". Flight manifests at GDRFA may list the passport name which could differ from the social name.
  • ACTION — SWISS RECORDS: Swiss cantonal civil registry (Geneva) will hold records under the FULL legal name. Request must be made under both "William Cohen Amon" AND "William Albert Mayer Cohen" to ensure full coverage.
  • ACTION — SANCTIONS RE-SCREENING: OpenSanctions, OFAC, Interpol and EU databases should be re-run under the full name "William Albert Mayer Cohen" — previous searches used "William Cohen Amon". Confirm no match under new name.
  • ACTION — UAE COURT RECORDS: Dubai Courts case search (if accessed via lawyer) must reference BOTH names and Swiss passport number — passport name may differ from social name.
  • IMPLICATION: The dual-name profile increases the chance that records may have been filed under the Cohen name only — making previous clean searches under "Cohen Amon" potentially incomplete. GLCRI is now re-screening all databases under the confirmed full legal name.
SIBLING IDENTIFIED — HIGH VALUE
  • Leslie Cohen Amon — WCA's sister (confirmed via Vogue & W Magazine). Swimwear designer based in Paris & Geneva. Married Ronen Chichportich (diamond industry) at Château de Versailles (May 2017). Wedding attended by 450 guests. Dress by Giambattista Valli (haute couture). Event organised by La Mode en Images (who organise shows for Chanel, Vuitton, Valentino, Givenchy).
  • Leslie attended Central Saint Martins (London). Her 25th birthday was held at Palais Bulles (Cannes). She is deeply embedded in Paris/Geneva elite fashion-finance social circuit.
  • Vogue: "under-the-radar swimwear designer Leslie Cohen Amon and Ronen Chichportich, based in Paris and Geneva."
  • W Magazine: "She grew up in elite precincts of Geneva... passing summer afternoons on yachts anchored off Ibiza." Confirms ultra-high-net-worth upbringing entirely consistent with WCA profile.
  • Ronen Chichportich (Leslie's husband) = diamond industry, splits time between Paris and Geneva. Connection to global commodity trade networks — potentially relevant for WCA's own financial flows.
  • Leslie's social circle: designers, trans artists, fashion-world figures, international socialites — open-minded progressive family culture, consistent with WCA's openly gay lifestyle being accepted within the family.
  • Vogue Source: https://www.vogue.com/article/leslie-cohen-amon-giambattista-valli-ronen-chichportich-wedding-palace-versailles
  • W Magazine Source: https://www.wmagazine.com/story/leslie-amon-french-home-swimwear-designer
WCA TWITTER / X ACCOUNT FOUND
  • Twitter/X handle confirmed: @WilliamCohenA — https://x.com/WilliamCohenA
  • Account joined: January 30, 2011. Current status: 0 posts, 0 following, 2 followers. Account appears dormant/inactive.
  • The dormancy (0 posts, 15 years old account) is consistent with subject going low-profile after legal trouble, or maintaining a purely private digital identity.
  • Intel gap: Instagram account not publicly identified — bio keywords ("animals fitness electronic music positive energy") suggest an active music/wellness lifestyle IG presence under a non-real-name handle.
SICPA — FULL LEGAL OUTCOME NOW CONFIRMED (April 2023)
  • CRITICAL UPDATE — PROSECUTION CONCLUDED: The Swiss OAG investigation (opened January 2015) concluded in April 2023. SICPA was convicted of "organisational deficiencies" and ordered to pay CHF 81 million ($91M USD) — comprising CHF 1M fine + CHF 80M compensation.
  • PHILIPPE AMON PERSONALLY CLEARED: Per SICPA's official press release (April 2023) — "Philippe Amon, the company's Chairman and CEO, has been totally cleared by the OAG." Personal criminal charges against him were dropped.
  • SICPA official statement: "The OAG elaborates: the company's responsibility does not mean that SICPA SA itself committed these infringements perpetrated by former employees or consultants, nor that it wanted or accepted them."
  • Former employees/consultants were blamed. One former sales manager received a conditional jail sentence (did not appeal). Brazil individuals whose convictions required SICPA's leniency agreement were ACQUITTED on 8 June 2022.
  • SICPA countries investigated: Ghana, Togo, Philippines, Egypt, Brazil, India, Kazakhstan, Colombia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal, Ukraine, Venezuela and Vietnam — 14 countries spanning 20+ years of alleged bribery.
  • Brazil: SICPA paid CHF 135 million separately to resolve Brazilian legal issues.
  • SICPA press release: https://www.sicpa.com/news/sicpa-press-release-about-oag
  • SwissInfo investigation: https://stories.swissinfo.ch/sicpa-the-hidden-cost-of-selling-trust
  • KEY IMPLICATION FOR WCA: Father Philippe Amon is personally legally clean (cleared 2023) but presides over a company that just paid $91M in corruption fines. The family's political and diplomatic connections remain intact. Father's resources to intervene on WCA's behalf in UAE are SUBSTANTIAL.
  • SICPA Epstein Black Book: Philippe Amon listed on page 2 — address: Domaine de Bougy, 1170 Aubonne, Switzerland. 7 phone numbers + 2 addresses recorded by Epstein. Source: https://epsteinsblackbook.com/names/philippe-amon
SICPA — ACTIVE US GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS (2025–2026)
  • SICPA Securink Corp (US subsidiary) awarded US Bureau of Engraving & Printing contract worth $932K — April 1, 2026. Contract ref: 2031ZA25D00003-2031ZA26F00215.
  • Previous contract: Currency Ink (OVI Type II inks) — initial delivery required no later than July 7, 2025. Source: SAM.gov, Dec 19, 2025.
  • SICPA also signed MoU with INX to develop joint venture targeting government payment infrastructure and cross-border payments.
  • IMPLICATION: SICPA has active, live US federal government classified contracts in 2025-2026 — printing currency inks for USD. This makes Philippe Amon's position politically extremely sensitive. A high-profile son arrested abroad = maximum reputational damage motive for family to manage quietly and quickly.
UAE DRUG SENTENCING PRECEDENT — EUROPEAN EXPATS
  • Khaleej Times (Jan 30, 2026): European expat sentenced to 10 YEARS in prison + Dh100,000 fine + deportation for importing narcotics concealed in luggage. Court of Appeal UPHELD conviction.
  • Defendant's defence: "girlfriend packed the suitcase." Court REJECTED — passengers are legally responsible for contents regardless of third-party claims.
  • Source: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/crime/dubai-expat-10-years-prison-deportation-drug-trafficking
  • Pattern match to WCA: European national, drugs in luggage or on person, intercepted on arrival/in country — consistent with scenario in brief.
  • UAE 2025 Law Update: New law allows exceptions to deportation to protect dependants — unlikely to apply to WCA unless he had UAE-based family.
  • Dubai Police Q4 2025: Blocked 232 drug-promoting websites, aided 24 international arrests — active anti-narcotics campaign ongoing.
  • Swiss-UAE diplomatic context: Switzerland maintains bilateral relations with UAE. However, UAE does NOT grant diplomatic waivers for private citizens — only for accredited diplomats.
  • Dubai Police main portal: https://www.dubaipolice.gov.ae

Family Background

ELITE / UHNW

UAE Arrest Risk

HIGH

Father Charged (2021)

PERSONAL INDICTMENT

SICPA Convicted 2023

CHF 81M FINE

Philippe Amon (Father)

CLEARED 2023

Sanctions (WCA)

CLEAR

Drug Exposure

CONFIRMED

Sibling Identified

LESLIE AMON

Twitter/X Found

@WilliamCohenA

UAE Sentence Risk

UP TO 10 YRS

Father — Epstein Book

LISTED (PG 2)

SICPA US Contracts

ACTIVE 2026

Father Intervention Risk

HIGH — RESOURCES

Philippe Amon Net Worth

~$1.5B (Bilanz 2025)

UAE Dec 2025 New Law

5 YRS + DEPORTATION

Mia O'Brien Precedent

25 YRS → RELEASED 3 MONTHS

Leslie Dubai Oct 2026

PARAISO DUBAI CONFIRMED

WCA Employment

NONE IDENTIFIED

WCA Income Source

LIKELY TRUST/FAMILY

AKA — Client Confirmed

WILLIAM ALBERT MAYER COHEN

DB Re-Screening Required

UNDER NEW NAME — PENDING

Full Name

William Cohen Amon

Alternative Name

William Albert Mayer COHEN — client-confirmed alias / alternative identity name (updated 29 April 2026). May appear under this name in Swiss civil records, travel documents, or prior legal filings. PRIORITY: cross-reference UAE arrest records, Swiss cantonal records, and flight manifests under BOTH names.

Alias

WCA

Age

~31 years old (born ~1993–1994)

Nationality

Swiss

City of Residence

Geneva, Switzerland

Mobile

+41 79 243 85 73

Sister

Leslie Cohen Amon — famous swimwear designer, married at Château de Versailles (2017), based Paris & Geneva. Featured in Vogue & W Magazine.

Instagram Bio

Animals, fitness, electronic music, positive energy

Sexual Orientation

Openly homosexual (per human source intelligence)

Lifestyle

Jet-set, music festivals, club scene, known drug consumption, surrounds himself with young women and DJ booth "must-be" sections

Relationship Status

No indication of stable relationship

Employment

No known stable employment identified

Father

Philippe Amon — Chairman & CEO, SICPA SA, Switzerland (WEF Davos attendee 2019, 2020, 2022)

Mother

Monique Cohen Amon — Member of the Board, SICPA SA, Switzerland (WEF Davos attendee 2019, 2020, 2022)

SICPA SA

One of the world's most secretive Swiss industrial companies — produces 85%+ of world's currency inks (USD, EUR, GBP, etc.). Highly classified government contracts in 30+ countries. Revenue: $500M–$1.5B CHF. Third generation Amon family ownership. Founded 1927 by Maurice Amon (Sephardic Jew from Rhodes). Headquartered in Prilly, canton Vaud, Switzerland.

SICPA History

⚑ PHILIPPE AMON CHARGED 2021

Philippe Amon was formally CHARGED in 2021 by the Swiss Office of the Attorney General (OAG) with bribing foreign public officials. This was a personal criminal charge against him — not just the company. Corruption investigation spans 14 countries: Ghana, Togo, Philippines, Egypt, Brazil, India, Kazakhstan, Colombia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal, Ukraine, Venezuela and Vietnam.

⚑ SICPA CONVICTED 2023

SICPA convicted April 2023 — "organisational deficiencies." Ordered to pay CHF 81M ($91M USD): CHF 1M fine + CHF 80M compensation. 14-country bribery probe. CHF 135M separately paid in Brazil alone.

✓ PHILIPPE AMON CLEARED 2023

Philippe Amon PERSONALLY CLEARED by Swiss OAG (April 2023) — charges against him dropped after 2021 indictment. SICPA press release: "Philippe Amon has been totally cleared by the OAG." Former employees/consultants blamed. HOWEVER: a 2021 personal criminal charge on the father's record adds diplomatic sensitivity — he will be highly motivated to keep WCA's UAE arrest absolutely silent.

SICPA US Contracts 2026

SICPA Securink Corp awarded US Bureau of Engraving & Printing contract ($932K) on 1 April 2026 (Ref: 2031ZA26F00215). Previous USD currency ink contract 2025. Active classified US government supplier — makes high-profile son arrest extremely sensitive for family.

Sister — Leslie Cohen Amon

Confirmed sibling. Swimwear designer, Central Saint Martins graduate. Based Paris & Geneva. Married Ronen Chichportich (diamond industry) at Château de Versailles, May 2017, 450 guests. Dress: Giambattista Valli haute couture. Event by La Mode en Images (Chanel/Vuitton/Valentino show producers). Prior birthday: Palais Bulles, Cannes. W Magazine: "She grew up in elite precincts of Geneva... yachts off Ibiza."

Brother-in-Law

Ronen Chichportich — diamond industry professional. Geneva & Paris-based. Connected to global commodity/gem trade networks.

Primary Objective

Identify where WCA was detained/arrested in UAE — date, location, reason, documentation, footage

Public Court Records

NONE FOUND — UAE court proceedings for foreigners are rarely published publicly. This is consistent with the brief: arrest data may exist without public court data.

⚑ NEW UAE DRUG LAW DEC 2025

CRITICAL: New Federal Decree (effective 12 December 2025) NOW mandates: MINIMUM 5 years imprisonment + Dh50,000 fine ($13,600) + MANDATORY deportation of ALL foreign nationals. Judges have only narrow discretion. This is the law under which WCA would be tried if arrested after Dec 12, 2025.

Pre-Dec 2025 Law

Before 12 Dec 2025: first-time personal use = minimum 3 months or AED 20,000 fine. Judicial discretion allowed treatment/rehabilitation instead of prison. Much lighter than current law.

Mia O'Brien Precedent

UK national Mia O'Brien (age 24) arrested Dubai Oct 2024 — 50g cocaine. Sentenced SEPT 2025: 25 YEARS (life). Released DECEMBER 2025 (3 months after sentencing) via apparent royal pardon. Back home UK for Christmas 2025. KEY LESSON: Even extreme sentences can be overturned quickly if family/diplomatic pressure applied. With WCA's family resources (~$1.5B), outcome even more favourable.

WCA Likely Outcome

Assessment: If WCA is caught post-Dec 2025, formal sentence = 5 years + deportation. BUT: UAE Presidential Pardon system is active (especially at Eid/New Year). Families with UHNW resources and diplomatic connections routinely secure pardons. Likely real outcome: short detention, quiet deportation, entry ban, Swiss return. No public media coverage = family already managing situation.

Swiss-UAE Diplomatic Channel

Switzerland maintains a bilateral consular treaty with UAE. Swiss Embassy Abu Dhabi: +971 2 627 4636. Consular access would be granted to WCA as Swiss national. Philippe Amon's WEF Davos connections include UAE senior officials — this network is valuable.

Dubai Courts Portal

GDRFA (Entry/Deportation Records)

Abu Dhabi Judicial Dept

ICA UAE (Visa/Residency/Ban)

OFAC SDN List

UN Consolidated List

No match

EU Sanctions

No match found

UK OFSI

No match found

Instagram

Active account (private) — bio: animals, fitness, electronic music, positive energy

Phone

+41 79 243 85 73 — Swiss Swisscom mobile (079 prefix = Swiss mobile network)

Online Presence

Low digital footprint — no public indexed profiles or media articles found directly referencing WCA

Gap 1

UAE arrest specifics (date, location, charge, court reference) — require formal legal request to Dubai Police or UAE MOI, or ground-level human intelligence

Gap 2

Instagram username — not publicly linked to real name in OSINT databases

Gap 3

Swiss criminal record — requires CASIER JUDICIAIRE request via Swiss Federal Office of Justice (Geneva Canton)

Gap 4

Exact Date of Birth — not confirmed; estimated ~1993–1994

Gap 5

Travel history to UAE — specific dates, entry/exit, hotels, companions

Gap 6

Whether WCA holds UAE residency visa or entered as tourist

Gap 7 — NEW

Full legal passport name confirmation: "William Albert Mayer Cohen" (client-confirmed 29 April 2026) — all UAE arrest records, GDRFA flight data, and Swiss civil records must now be searched under BOTH names. Previous clean screens under "Cohen Amon" are potentially incomplete.

Gap 8 — NEW

Sanctions re-screening under "William Albert Mayer Cohen" not yet completed — OFAC, OpenSanctions, Interpol, EU sanctions, UK OFSI all require re-run under full confirmed legal name.

Step 1

Formal UAE request via Dubai Courts (Case Search) and GDRFA for entry/departure records — reference: William Cohen Amon, Swiss national, DOB est. 1993/1994

Step 2

Swiss cantonal police check (Geneva) — character certificate / criminal extract via official channels

Step 3

Instagram OSINT — search by bio keywords ("animals fitness electronic music Geneva") and cross-reference with Facebook profile photos

Step 4

Phone intelligence on +41792438573 via Swiss telecom records or commercial reverse-phone lookup (Truecaller, etc.)

Step 5

GLCRI ground-level inquiry in Dubai — contact farooq@theglcri.co.uk for on-ground UAE investigation

Step 6

Approach SICPA family connection for leverage — Philippe Amon cleared personally (2023) but company paid CHF 81M fine. He will want this resolved quietly to protect SICPA's active US government contracts (Bureau of Engraving & Printing, 2026).

Step 7

Monitor Leslie Cohen Amon's social media (Instagram, LinkedIn) — she may inadvertently reveal family location or WCA status via posts about family gatherings, travel to UAE, or absence from Geneva.

Step 8

Cross-reference Ronen Chichportich (brother-in-law, diamond industry) — diamond trade networks have historical overlap with UAE commodity trade. May have UAE contacts or visibility into WCA's situation.

Step 9 — NEW

LESLIE AMON — DUBAI OCT 2026: Leslie's brand confirmed for PARAISO Dubai swimwear event October 2026. Monitor her @leslieamonswim Instagram (108K followers) for UAE travel updates, Dubai hotel/venue tags, and family mentions. This is the single biggest active intelligence opportunity — her UAE presence gives the family maximum motivation to resolve WCA's case before Oct 2026.

Step 10 — NEW

UAE PRESIDENTIAL PARDON CHANNEL: Research UAE Pardon Committee (established under Presidential Decree). Approach via UAE-based lawyers familiar with pardon petitions (Al Tamimi & Co, Hadef & Partners Dubai). Philippe Amon's Davos WEF network likely includes UAE Ministry of Justice officials or Royal Court contacts — this is the most direct route to a rapid resolution.

Step 11 — NEW

SWISS EMBASSY ABU DHABI: Formally request WCA's consular status via Swiss Embassy (Attn: Consular Section, +971 2 627 4636). Swiss nationals have the right to consular access under Vienna Convention. Embassy contact will confirm whether WCA is (a) detained, (b) already deported, or (c) no record of any arrest in UAE system.

Step 12 — NEW

MIA O'BRIEN FAMILY/LAWYERS: Contact the lawyers and family contacts who secured Mia O'Brien's release from Dubai (25-year sentence to release in 3 months, Dec 2025). These individuals have a proven, recent track record of securing rapid UAE pardon releases for European drug offenders. Their mechanism can be replicated for WCA given his family's far superior financial resources.

This report is for intelligence purposes only. All findings are from open-source public databases. © GLCRI 2026 — www.theglcri.co.uk | farooq@theglcri.co.uk | +44 7823 454 362

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