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A new course at the Unesp Jaboticabal campus in Brazil trains students in forensic pedology to assist police in crime investigations using soil analysis.

The State Police of Latvia has launched a criminal investigation into the death of a student at the Riga Technical University dormitory.

The Russian Investigative Committee has launched a criminal case against former Deputy Defense Minister Ruslan Calikov, putting pressure on former Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and hinting at possible signs of a coup against Putin.

The State Police of Latvia are investigating the sudden death of a student at the Riga Technical University dormitory.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is under criminal investigation by multiple federal prosecutors in the United States regarding possible connections with drug traffickers.

Lithuanian public information creator Aurimas Drižius faces defamation charges, with multiple articles and videos being evaluated during an ongoing investigation into his publications.

Authorities have launched an investigation into a criminal organization accused of falsifying the Tocantins Military Police exam, leading to multiple arrests across several Brazilian states.

Jorens Liopa has been suspended from his position at the State Environmental Department following his arrest in a criminal investigation into IT procurement fraud.

The Public Ministry of Brazil has requested an investigation by Gaeco into alleged criminal activities within the Water and Sewage Autonomous Service (Saae) of Sorocaba.

Chris Pinzone, a developer linked to a high-profile corruption investigation, has had criminal charges against him dropped but is now facing civil cases related to farm payments.

The Munich Public Prosecutor's Office has discontinued the investigation against Green Youth leader Luis Bobga following a controversial video due to the lack of a criminal complaint from CSU leader Markus Söder.

The CPMI of the INSS approved invitations to hear Central Bank President Gabriel Galípolo and former president Roberto Campos Neto, as well as a request for data sharing related to a businessman connected to a criminal investigation.

A roundup of news from Rio, including drone sightings near U.S. officials' residences and various criminal cases under investigation.

Two pharmacies in Stockholm have been closed due to their involvement in a fraud scheme that has led to significant financial losses for the health care system.

Forensic geneticist Antonio Alonso reflects on pivotal cases that transformed criminal investigation in Spain.

New revelations in police documents regarding the Kokoomus Youth financial scandal indicate potential misuse of the membership register, although no criminal investigation will proceed.

A court in Santa Catarina has suspended criminal investigations against former police chief Ulisses Gabriel related to the death of a community dog named Orelha.

The General Delegate of the Civil Police of Alagoas, Gustavo Xavier do Nascimento, is under investigation for alleged connections to a criminal scheme known as the 'Exams Mafia' in Paraíba.

The Estonian coalition voted against forming an investigation committee to look into the criminal proceedings against police leaders, despite support for the proposal from the Constitutional Committee.

Multiple significant criminal and political events occurred in Brazil, including the extension of an investigation, violent operations in Rio, and proposed tax changes by the government.

The search for a missing family in Gravataí, Brazil continues as authorities focus their efforts on a rural area after a mobile phone signal belonging to one of the missing individuals was detected.

A police investigation found no criminal wrongdoing in the case of a young millionaire paying membership fees for the National Coalition Party, though concerns about data privacy were raised.

The ABW has reported a potential crime involving participation in a National Security Council meeting by someone without access to classified information.

The investigation into Swedish crime boss Ismail Abdo, known as 'Strawberry,' has concluded with authorities deciding not to pursue charges in Finland, opting instead to address his criminal matters in Turkey.

The Public Ministry of Brazil has initiated criminal investigative procedures to look into four fatalities resulting from a police operation in Campo Belo, Minas Gerais.

The Spanish Prosecutor's Office has closed the investigation into a pendrive delivered by former PSOE member Leire Díez, finding no criminal relevance in its contents.

The police in Vilnius have uncovered a large illegal trade in excise goods and detained three suspects connected to the operation.

The Supreme Court of Justice in Valencia unanimously rejected the investigation of Carlos Mazón regarding the management of the flood, citing the absence of specific duties that would imply criminal negligence.

Funk singer Elias Quaresma Teodoro, known as MC Urubuzinho, was arrested following an investigation into gunfire at a Carnival event in Santos, Brazil, where he was seen alongside an armed individual and references were made to criminal factions.

The Brazilian PGR has filed charges against five individuals for allegedly obstructing an investigation linked to the Comando Vermelho criminal faction.

National Deputy Marcela Pagano has expanded a criminal complaint against Chief of Cabinet Manuel Adorni, requesting an investigation into potential conflicts of interest related to his wife's consultancy contracts.

The Moraes family law office plans to sue Senator Alessandro Vieira for suggesting a connection with criminal organization PCC based on information from an ongoing investigation.

A pre-trial investigation has been launched into the possible illegal enrichment of Lithuanian politician A. Gedvilas related to real estate transactions in Vilnius.

A pre-trial investigation has been initiated to determine whether actions related to the acquisition and transfer of real estate in Vilnius by MP Aidas Gedvilas and responsible persons of a private company involved criminal activities.

A judge has blocked subpoenas in a criminal investigation against Jerome Powell, arguing that the investigation improperly aimed to pressure the Federal Reserve and lacked evidence of wrongdoing.

The tram driver involved in the fatal derailment in Milan has chosen not to answer questions from prosecutors during his interrogation.

The head of the Prosecutor Reform Promotion Team advocated for a focus on enhancing legal services for the public in discussions about supplementary investigation rights for prosecutors.

Four military pyrotechnical devices were found in a residential home in Kalvarija, Lithuania, leading to a criminal investigation into illegal possession of explosive materials.

Fifty days after the disappearance of Silvana Germann de Aguiar and her parents, the investigation is stalled despite a suspect being detained.

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya expresses hope over the International Criminal Court's investigation into crimes against humanity in Belarus, but fears her country may be abandoned to Putin.

A federal judge blocked subpoenas from the U.S. Department of Justice as part of a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's handling of renovations at the central bank's headquarters, signaling potential political motives behind the investigation.

The Kinahan crime duo, wanted by authorities and featured on TV, was spotted in a Dubai MMA event, leading to new insights into their whereabouts.

The investigation into the murder of lawyer Renato Nery has traced R$ 215,000 linked to his assassination, involving complex financial transactions to obscure the funds' origin.

A Nova Scotia man has received a six-year prison sentence for manufacturing 3D firearms, following an investigation into his illegal activities.

A journalist in Italy is under investigation for possessing pepper spray purchased online, igniting a public protest against perceived overreach by the law.

The police have completed their investigation and are recommending the dismissal of the case against Marius Borg Høiby's friend, asserting no criminal act has been proven.

A gas-related fire at a school construction site in Orivesi, Finland, is not considered a criminal act, as revealed by the police investigation.

Authorities are looking into a case of arson in Otrokovice, treating it as a deliberate criminal act.

A 61-year-old German tourist is in critical condition following a vicious attack by a pack of stray dogs in Pieria, Greece.

The Latvian police have initiated a criminal investigation into shooting incidents in Riga, urging witnesses to provide information.