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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fugitive suspected of raping a teenager in RS is arrested in France after international alert issued by Interpol

A man wanted for allegedly raping a teenager in Brazil has been arrested in France following an international alert from Interpol.

Mar 21 • 00:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Interpol Infuses Melancholy at Lollapalooza and Plays Unreleased Music

The American band Interpol brought a melancholic atmosphere to Lollapalooza Brazil while performing some of their music, including an unreleased track.

Mar 20 • 22:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Interpol puts on a 'CD sound' show at Lolla and delivers a sad Kings of Leon performance

Interpol's performance at Lollapalooza 2026 showcased their signature sound but was noted for a lack of stage presence and visual engagement, drawing comparisons to Kings of Leon.

Mar 20 • 21:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Estéreo Picnic 2026 begins in Bogotá with figures like Sabrina Carpenter, Interpol, and Lorde

The 15th edition of the Estéreo Picnic festival in Bogotá features major artists such as The Killers, Sabrina Carpenter, and Lorde, attracting over 170,000 attendees.

Mar 20 • 04:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fugitive included in the Interpol list is arrested in Santarém

Fernanda Gabrielly da Silva Apoliano, a 24-year-old fugitive, was arrested in Santarém, Brazil, following her inclusion on Interpol's Red Notice list for international drug trafficking.

Mar 19 • 12:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of sexual exploitation of teenager in Natal arrested in Spain after Interpol alert

A Spanish man accused of sexually exploiting a teenager in Natal, Brazil, has been arrested in Spain following an Interpol alert.

Mar 19 • 11:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Wave of Scams in Brazil is Far From Its Peak, Says Interpol Secretary-General

The Interpol Secretary-General warned that the wave of scams in Brazil is still growing, significantly fueled by the accessibility of artificial intelligence.

Mar 18 • 16:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: Thomas Zilliacus' Red Notice Removed

The Red Notice against businessman Thomas Zilliacus, who recently purchased Hotel Punkaharju, has been revoked by Interpol's CCF.

Mar 17 • 18:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Wanted by Interpol, suspect of femicide in Argentina is arrested in MG

A 43-year-old man wanted for femicide in Argentina was arrested in Nova Serrana, Brazil, under a Red Notice from Interpol.

Mar 17 • 08:03 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

European karate champion suspected of murder has vanished without a trace: international search so far fruitless

Lukas Simonenko, a European karate champion, remains missing nearly four months after being suspected of murder, prompting an international search led by Interpol.

Mar 14 • 07:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of Killing and Mutilating Haitian Ex-Wife in Votorantim Added to Interpol List

Charles Anglade, the prime suspect in the feminicide of his Haitian ex-wife Esther Tinor in Votorantim, has been placed on Interpol's wanted list due to the risk of him fleeing the country.

Mar 13 • 18:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Leader of criminal faction from RS who planned mass prison escape and is wanted by Interpol arrested in luxury home in SC

Tiago Benhur Flores Pereira, a notorious criminal leader, has been arrested in Santa Catarina after being on the run for a year for planning a mass prison escape.

Mar 13 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Wanted by Interpol for homicide in Greater BH is extradited from Portugal to MG and arrested

A Brazilian wanted by Interpol for homicide was extradited from Portugal and arrested in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Mar 12 • 22:26 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Interpol and a campaign on social media helped recover a work by painter Ricardo Celma

An artwork by Argentine painter Ricardo Celma, titled 'Peter and Wendy', was recovered in England after an international search involving Interpol and social media.

Mar 11 • 18:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

I was robbed! Argentine artist Ricardo Celma's request to recover a painting goes viral

Argentine artist Ricardo Celma's painting 'Peter and Wendy' was stolen during a DHL shipment to England, prompting a viral social media plea for its return and listing by Interpol.

Mar 8 • 18:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Flagging Today Across Finland

On March 6th, Finland honors fallen police officers by flying flags at half-mast as part of an international campaign by Interpol.

Mar 6 • 12:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Portuguese man wanted by Interpol arrested by Federal Police in ES

A Portuguese man wanted by Interpol was arrested by Brazil's Federal Police in São Mateus, Espírito Santo, on charges including resistance and threats against law enforcement.

Mar 6 • 10:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A Sad Sight Across Finland

The Finnish police are observing a day of mourning with flags at half-mast on March 6, as part of Interpol's campaign to honor fallen officers.

Mar 6 • 08:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Interpol denies that Vorcaro or people connected to him accessed the system

Interpol has denied that Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, or anyone associated with him illegally accessed the international police database.

Mar 5 • 20:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

There has not been a police strike against car and parts thieves in a long time - an international operation took place in Lithuania

Lithuanian police conducted a large-scale international operation targeting organized groups involved in the trafficking of stolen cars and their parts, in cooperation with Interpol.

Mar 5 • 11:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 1st Edition Regions of Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Vorcaro group allegedly hacked the systems of PF, FBI, and Interpol, and is involved in a significant financial scandal.

Mar 4 • 19:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro Group Suspected of Accessing Systems of the Federal Police, Federal Public Ministry, and Even Interpol, Says Mendonça

The Vorcaro group's alleged unauthorized access to confidential systems, including those of the Federal Police and Interpol, has led to the arrest of businessman Daniel Vorcaro and his associate.

Mar 4 • 14:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Group led by Vorcaro invaded restricted systems of the Federal Police, Federal Public Ministry, FBI, and Interpol, investigation points out

A group led by banker Daniel Vorcaro has been accused of unauthorized access to restricted systems of multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and Interpol.

Mar 4 • 13:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Mourning flags across Finland soon - This is what it is about

Finland's police will participate in mourning flag events on March 6 to honor police officers who lost their lives in duty as part of Interpol's campaign.

Mar 4 • 11:33 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Tim Tebow testifies before Senate committee on bipartisan bill to combat child exploitation

Tim Tebow urged Congress to pass the Renewed Hope Act of 2026 to combat online child exploitation during his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee.

Mar 4 • 10:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Police stations fly flags at half-mast in honor of deceased officers

The Finnish police participate for the first time in an Interpol campaign to honor officers who have died in the line of duty.

Mar 4 • 10:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

New Chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Wanted by Interpol for AMIA Attack in Argentina

Ahmad Vahid has been appointed as the new chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guard and is wanted by Interpol for his alleged involvement in the 1994 AMIA bombing in Argentina.

Mar 1 • 15:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Iran appointed as chief commander of the Revolutionary Guard a man accused of the AMIA bombing

Iran has appointed Ahmad Vahidi as the chief commander of the Revolutionary Guard, despite his being accused in connection with the 1994 AMIA bombing in Argentina.

Mar 1 • 13:53 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Iran appointed Ahmad Vahidi as chief commander of the Revolutionary Guard, accused of planning the AMIA attack

Iran has officially appointed Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi as the new chief commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, despite his alleged involvement in the AMIA bombing in Argentina.

Mar 1 • 12:36 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Interpol: "We are now seeing fraud centers that are expanding their cybercrime into actual hacker attacks"

Enrique Hernandez Gonzalez from Interpol discusses the global challenge of digital fraud and urges Danish police to strengthen their cybercrime efforts.

Mar 1 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuadorian deported from the United States captured at Guayaquil airport: was wanted for sexual abuse in Los Ríos

Luis V., an Ecuadorian deported from the U.S., was arrested at Guayaquil airport for sexual abuse committed against a minor in Los Ríos in 2022.

Feb 27 • 12:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Interpol Operation in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru Against Explosive Components

A coordinated Interpol operation in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru led to numerous inspections and the seizure of significant amounts of explosives and components used for making bombs.

Feb 27 • 11:38 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Why Laura chose Berlin - The voluntary appearance and the testimony in German

Laura has voluntarily appeared in Berlin, confirmed by the Berlin police, indicating her well-being and autonomy following her earlier arrival in Frankfurt.

Feb 27 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Supreme Court upheld the extradition of a former Chavista official accused of money laundering and corruption

Argentina's Supreme Court has upheld the extradition of former Venezuelan official Luis Abraham Bastidas Ramírez, wanted by Interpol for money laundering.

Feb 26 • 21:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

"You Are Under Investigation": The New Phone Scam – How It Works

A new phone scam using automated messages claiming to be from Interpol is causing panic among recipients in Greece.

Feb 24 • 11:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil and Interpol create task force against organized crime in South America

Brazil has partnered with Interpol to form a new task force aimed at combating organized crime across South America, particularly focusing on international drug trafficking.

Feb 23 • 21:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ministry of Justice and Interpol announce 'integrated force' against trafficking in South America

Brazil's Ministry of Justice and Interpol have launched a new initiative to combat drug trafficking and organized crime in South America, creating a regional task force based in Buenos Aires.

Feb 23 • 20:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Two Interpol Wanted Men Detained: One Romanian, One Lithuanian

Lithuanian border guards have arrested two men wanted by Interpol, one Romanian and one Lithuanian, in separate incidents at Kaunas airport and a bus checkpoint.

Feb 23 • 15:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Over the weekend, border guards detained two men wanted by Interpol, citizens of Romania and Lithuania

Lithuanian border guards apprehended two men sought by Interpol upon their arrival from London, one of whom is a Lithuanian national wanted since November 2022, while another Romanian national was also detained for previous charges.

Feb 23 • 12:43 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

How Russia games Interpol to target Ukrainians

The article explores how Russia manipulates Interpol's Red Notice system to pursue Ukrainians and suppress dissent through international law enforcement channels.

Feb 20 • 16:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

FV Murder Case: Accused Requests Testimonies from 'Invisible' and 'Flaca'; Prosecutor Requires Information from Interpol about José Serrano and Xavier Jordán

In the FV murder case of Ecuador, Esteban Aguilar requests testimonies from two convicted individuals while the prosecution seeks assistance from Interpol regarding additional suspects.

Feb 20 • 15:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Details of the Largest War on Phishing and Digital Fraud Gangs in Africa

An international operation led to the arrest of 651 suspects and the recovery of over $4.3 million in an anti-cyber crime initiative across 16 African countries.

Feb 20 • 13:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Investigated for fraud against ex-wife and mother-in-law in Natal is arrested in Portugal

A 38-year-old man wanted for fraud against his ex-wife and mother-in-law in Natal, Brazil, has been arrested in Braga, Portugal, after a year-long escape.

Feb 20 • 12:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Arrest of 651 People and Seizure of Millions of Dollars in a Campaign Against Cybercrime in Africa

A major operation against cybercrime in Africa led to the arrest of 651 individuals and the seizure of over $4.3 million.

Feb 20 • 10:46 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Cybercrime in Africa: "The most important thing was to cut the infrastructure of criminal networks"

A major Interpol operation against cybercrime in Africa led to 650 arrests across 16 countries, targeting networks that extorted nearly 38 million euros from victims.

Feb 19 • 18:04 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Cybercrime in Africa: 651 Arrests After a Large Operation, Announced Interpol

Interpol has announced that a major operation across 16 African countries has resulted in the arrest of 651 individuals involved in cybercrime, with damages estimated at over 45 million dollars.

Feb 19 • 12:13 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

651 arrested in Africa-wide crackdown on online scam networks

Over 650 suspected cybercriminals have been arrested across 16 African countries in a crackdown on online scams targeting victims internationally.

Feb 19 • 09:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Border Guards Prevented an SUV from Being Driven into Belarus, for Which Interpol Issued a Search

Lithuanian border guards intercepted a stolen BMW SUV at the border with Belarus, which had been flagged by Interpol for theft.

Feb 18 • 16:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Belarusian wanted by Interpol tried to remain calm like a Belgian: officials did not give him peace

A Belarusian national sought by Interpol attempted to remain calm while being apprehended by Lithuanian border officials at a border control point.

Feb 17 • 12:43 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Border Guards Detain Belarusian Sought by Interpol, Traveling to Lithuania on a Bus

Lithuanian border guards detained a Belarusian individual wanted by Interpol during a routine check of a bus arriving from Minsk to Kaunas.

Feb 17 • 12:41 UTC

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