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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of leading a criminal group in Bahia dies in confrontation with police on the coast of Sergipe

A suspect identified as a leader of a criminal faction in Bahia was killed during a police operation in Sergipe.

Feb 27 • 13:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Nine people are arrested for expelling residents from houses in Greater Fortaleza

Nine individuals were arrested in Greater Fortaleza for their involvement in a criminal group that threatened and extorted money from local residents.

Feb 27 • 09:20 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Drug Manufacturers Arrested in Pierīga with Special Forces Involvement

The State Police in Pierīga arrested a group of three individuals involved in the illegal production and distribution of narcotics.

Feb 27 • 09:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuador places 'Comandante Willy', leader of Los Tiguerones, on most wanted list: phone number available for information on his whereabouts

Ecuador has announced the inclusion of William Joffre Alcívar Bautista, also known as Comandante Willy, on its most wanted list due to his leadership role in the criminal group Los Tiguerones.

Feb 26 • 22:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Learn who the businessman arrested is suspected of participating in a whiskey cargo theft valued at R$ 1 million

Businessman Sirval Wandermurem Ferreira Neto has been arrested in Teresina, Brazil, suspected of being a key player in a criminal group involved in cargo thefts, including a recent R$ 1 million whiskey heist.

Feb 26 • 19:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Police links Los Lobos with attack on a liquor store in Santo Domingo

Ecuadorian police have linked the criminal group Los Lobos to a recent armed attack on a liquor store in Santo Domingo that resulted in gunfire injuring several patrons.

Feb 26 • 16:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Criminal group involved in drug trafficking and using a drone to monitor the arrival of police is dismantled in Itamarandiba

A criminal group involved in drug trafficking in Itamarandiba was dismantled by the Police with arrests and significant drug seizures.

Feb 26 • 13:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police operation targets group suspected of robbing upscale homes; ex-deputy mayor of Tupi Paulista among the victims

A police operation in Tupi Paulista, Brazil, aims to dismantle a criminal organization suspected of high-end home burglaries, with a notable victim being the town's former deputy mayor.

Feb 26 • 12:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Discovered drug factory in the Kretinga forests: impregnated cotton with drugs, transported to the USA

A criminal investigation has revealed an organized group producing and distributing synthetic drugs in Lithuania by impregnating cotton-based paper with psychotropic substances meant for smuggling to the United States.

Feb 26 • 09:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Expanded prosecutions for Yiyi and 12 other members of a "branch" of the fearsome Tren de Aragua in Argentina

The Argentinian federal judge Gustavo Fresneda has expanded the charges against Yiyi and 12 others linked to a criminal group known as Tren de Aragua, now also charging them with organized crime.

Feb 25 • 21:19 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Judicial building in Mexico City evacuated due to a bomb threat supposedly linked to CJNG

A judicial building in Mexico City was evacuated after a bomb threat that later turned out to be false, allegedly connected to criminal group CJNG.

Feb 25 • 21:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Court in Paraíba condemns criminal group for scheme to insert fake R$ 200 notes into the market

A Federal Court in the state of Paraíba, Brazil, has sentenced three men for their role in a scheme to circulate counterfeit R$ 200 notes in commercial establishments in Campina Grande and nearby cities.

Feb 25 • 18:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspects of being part of a specialized car theft group arrested in João Pessoa

Two suspects connected to a criminal organization specializing in car thefts were arrested in João Pessoa, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 17:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Goleada Case: This group allegedly caused a $100 million loss to the state, according to the Prosecutor's Office

The Goleada case involves allegations of a criminal organization led by Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, resulting in significant financial losses to the Ecuadorian state.

Feb 25 • 16:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police conducts operation in East Minas against group that illegally sent 238 migrants to the USA

The Federal Police of Brazil launched 'Operation Promised Land' to dismantle a criminal organization involved in illegally sending migrants to the United States.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Police Mega-Operation Against Los Lobos in Five Provinces

A large-scale police operation targeting the criminal group 'Los Lobos' is currently underway across five provinces in Ecuador.

Feb 25 • 11:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"A shameful and criminal behavior": New York police open an investigation after a snowball attack on uniformed officers

New York police have opened an investigation following an incident where several officers were attacked with snowballs by a group of youths in Washington Square Park.

Feb 24 • 20:38 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Criminal to Order Murder – Even Without a Response

Ordering a murder, even in a closed chat group without any replies, is a criminal act according to Sweden's Supreme Court.

Feb 24 • 08:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation in 4 states targets group that moved half a billion reais with cable theft and receiving stolen goods

Police officers launched a new phase of Operation Caminhos do Cobre to dismantle an interstate criminal organization involved in cable theft and money laundering in Brazil.

Feb 23 • 10:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel, a Criminal Enterprise of Turbulent Rise

The article discusses the complex evolution of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) following the death of its leader, Mencho, examining the group's violent history and implications for criminal enterprises in Mexico.

Feb 23 • 00:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man identified as leader of criminal group operating in Bahia arrested in São Paulo

A wanted criminal leader connected to the 'Baralho do Crime' in Bahia was arrested in São Paulo along with weapons and electronics.

Feb 22 • 12:53 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judge removed from office in Orellana for manifest negligence in the case of alias 'Topo', ally of 'Fito'

The Council of the Judiciary of Ecuador has dismissed a judge for serious negligence in the case involving alias 'Topo', linked to a criminal group led by alias 'Fito'.

Feb 21 • 18:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police dismantle group selling illegal weight loss medications in the West Zone of Rio

The Civil Police in Brazil dismantled a criminal group that sold illegal weight loss medications in Rio's West Zone, resulting in four arrests.

Feb 20 • 22:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police dismantles criminal group that stole railway tracks in PI

The Federal Police in Brazil launched Operation Descarrilho to dismantle a criminal group involved in stealing railway tracks.

Feb 20 • 13:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Commander of elite group of the Penal Police arrested suspected of using vehicle to transport drugs in MS

An elite police commander in Brazil was arrested for allegedly using an official vehicle to transport drugs in a criminal conspiracy.

Feb 20 • 13:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Shocking Crimes of High-Earning Men Revealed – Proud to Be Pedophiles

A group of 300 pedophiles was uncovered online, who openly discussed their criminal plans and engaged in drug use during Zoom meetings.

Feb 20 • 08:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Trio Arrested Suspected of Posing as Service Providers to Steal Elderly People's Cards in Interior SP

Three individuals were arrested in Bauru, Brazil, suspected of being part of a criminal group that stole bank cards from elderly residents by posing as service providers.

Feb 19 • 22:03 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Midas case criminal group laundered US$12.9m for former energy minister, investigators say

Investigators uncovered that a criminal group laundered US$12.9 million in corrupt funds for former Ukrainian energy minister Herman Halushchenko.

Feb 19 • 10:14 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The son's location information was cut off in Cambodia: Is it related to crime? A mother worries about his safety

A 20-year-old Japanese university student has gone missing in Cambodia since December of last year, raising concerns that he may have become involved with a criminal group.

Feb 18 • 23:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What has happened in the 'Sala de Despecho' case? Key dates to understand the armed attack at the bar in Puebla | Timeline

The article discusses an armed attack outside the 'Sala de Despecho' bar in Puebla, Mexico, that resulted in three fatalities, with investigations confirming the involvement of the criminal group La Barredora.

Feb 18 • 21:03 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Murders and criminal reorganization: the origin of the Flechas MZ, the most prolific group of Los Mayos in Mexico

The article explores the emergence of the Flechas MZ gang in Mexico, linked to the Sinaloa Cartel and its leader Francisco Javier Ángulo Labrador.

Feb 18 • 16:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

'El Tuntun' falls, member of Los Gastones, after allegedly murdering a young man in Xochimilco

A suspect known as 'El Tuntun', allegedly a member of the criminal group Los Gastones, was arrested in Mexico City after being involved in the shooting death of a 19-year-old.

Feb 18 • 01:26 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Shooting at ‘Sala de Despecho’: Prosecutor links La Barredora to armed attack that left 3 dead

A shooting at the bar 'Sala de Despecho' in Puebla was connected to the criminal group La Barredora, resulting in three deaths and several injuries.

Feb 17 • 19:49 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Security operatives arrest community youth leader, others for cultism in Edo

In Edo State, Nigeria, security forces have arrested a youth leader linked to a cult group amid a broader crackdown on criminal activities following recent violence.

Feb 16 • 21:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Former Ukrainian Energy Minister Attempted to Flee and Arrested on Corruption Charges

Former Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko was arrested on charges of money laundering and being part of a criminal group, according to Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU).

Feb 16 • 08:31 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ex-energy minister charged in Ukraine's biggest corruption case

Herman Halushchenko, Ukraine's former energy minister, has been charged with money laundering and involvement in a criminal group amid a significant corruption scandal in the country.

Feb 16 • 06:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest three, recover firearms, others in Enugu

The Enugu State Police arrested three suspects linked to a local criminal group and recovered firearms, ammunition, and drugs during recent operations.

Feb 16 • 06:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'How did the horn sound...?,' youth attacked with hockey sticks, one injured severely

A late-night argument in Greater Noida escalated into violence when a group of youths was attacked by assailants wielding baseball bats and hockey sticks, resulting in one serious injury.

Feb 16 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for involvement in thefts of three motorcycles within 12 hours in PI; group uses fake keys, says police

A 30-year-old man was arrested for his involvement in three motorcycle thefts that occurred in Southern Piauí over a span of 12 hours, allegedly linked to a criminal organization from Ceará.

Feb 14 • 21:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Six suspects of joining a criminal group arrested after torture allegations in Maranguape

Six men were arrested in Maranguape, Brazil, suspected of being part of a criminal organization following a torture complaint involving a 41-year-old victim.

Feb 14 • 18:08 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

The Norwegian Party Høyre Has a New Leader

Fyns Police in Denmark report that violent incidents in Odense are linked to a conflict between two criminal groups: LTF and the Korsløkke group.

Feb 14 • 11:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MPF cites that a group led by the former head of the Civil Police of RJ exploited the 'murder market' and gave 'free rein' for executions

The Federal Public Ministry alleges that a group led by former Civil Police chief Rivaldo Barbosa operated a scheme of systematic obfuscation and control of homicide investigations in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 13 • 20:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Corruption News Filter: Gašpar's Purgatory is Slowly Turning into Hell

Former police president Tibor Gašpar is facing serious allegations of leading a criminal group that accepted bribes to avoid investigating significant crimes.

Feb 13 • 06:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"He Started Being Worthy When He Started Committing Crimes," Pietragalla's Brutal Justification Against Reducing Age of Criminal Responsibility

Horacio Pietragalla, a member of the La Cámpora political group in Argentina, controversially justified voting against a bill to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 14 by referencing a book about life in poverty.

Feb 13 • 03:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Victim of group arrested for usury in AM reveals frequent intimidation and threats; 'I will kidnap your son'

A court employee in Amazonas, Brazil, shared her experiences of intimidation and constant death threats from members of a criminal group involved in usury and extortion.

Feb 12 • 22:28 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘El Bebelín’ arrested, alleged member of the Anti Unión Tepito, in Iztacalco

Eduardo ‘S’, alias ‘El Bebelín’, was arrested by Mexico City police for allegedly being part of the Anti Unión Tepito criminal group and was found with drugs and a firearm.

Feb 12 • 19:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation targets group suspected of laundering drug trafficking money in 4 municipalities of MT

Police carried out Operation Mosaico against a criminal organization suspected of drug trafficking and money laundering in four municipalities in Mato Grosso.

Feb 11 • 11:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation against criminal group controlling internet services seizes R$ 173 thousand in Bahia

A significant operation in Bahia targets a criminal organization controlling local internet services, leading to a substantial cash seizure.

Feb 11 • 11:27 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

A group from Panevėžys loses assets worth 110 thousand euros: acquired through criminal activities

A group of four individuals from Panevėžys, convicted of drug trafficking, will lose assets worth nearly 110,000 euros, as confirmed by Lithuania's appellate court.

Feb 11 • 10:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Is the Last Generation a Criminal Organization? An Unprecedented Trial Begins

The Potsdam District Court has initiated proceedings against activists from the climate group Last Generation, accused of being part of a criminal organization in Germany.

Feb 11 • 10:10 UTC

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