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The prosecution has called for the trial of former high-ranking officials of the Córdoba Penitentiary Service accused of forming a criminal organization involved in corruption and extortion.

Criminal charges have been brought against George Tsagkarakis, the owner of a renowned gallery in Kolonaki, following a raid by authorities on his shops and warehouses.

President Lee has advised that individuals voluntarily repay loans used inappropriately for home purchases before facing criminal charges.

The Robodebt scandal in Australia reveals a legal loophole that protects bureaucrats from prosecution despite admissions of wrongdoing during testimony before the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

The prosecution demands a sentence of seven years and seven months in prison for Marius Borg Høiby in a high-profile criminal case involving multiple serious allegations.

The prosecution is seeking a sentence of seven years and seven months in prison for Marius Borg Høiby, who is accused of 40 offenses, including serious charges such as rape and abuse, which he denies.

A 23-year-old man has been charged with intentional murder after allegedly fatally attacking a 20-year-old with a knife in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki.

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Prainha has filed criminal charges against 53 individuals involved in drug trafficking and money laundering as part of Operation Iara.

The State Security Service of Latvia proposes criminal prosecution against two individuals for malicious arson of railway infrastructure in favor of Russian interests.

Latvian Security Service is pursuing criminal charges against two individuals for maliciously setting fire to railway infrastructure aimed at aiding Russian interests.

The Regional Federal Court of the 6th Region has rejected habeas corpus applications from four engineers involved in the criminal prosecution following the 2019 Brumadinho dam collapse in Brazil.

The Latvian State Police are initiating criminal proceedings against two individuals for the theft of 16 communication cables, with one suspect now in custody.

Former advisory chairman Park Chan-Woon explained his resignation, emphasizing the need for careful consideration in prosecutorial reform and expressing concern over potential misunderstandings regarding the reform committee's role.

The prosecutor claims that pursuing criminal charges regarding the failure to comply with project guidelines during the construction of a tragic crossing in Dolní Lutyně is unrealistic and has likely exceeded the statute of limitations.

The defence will begin its presentation in the sexual assault trial of Frank Stronach, following the conclusion of the prosecution's case.

The chairman of the Prosecutorial Reform Advisory Committee expressed that completely abolishing supplementary investigations by prosecutors would lead to significant chaos in the criminal justice process.

Slovak police decided not to pursue criminal charges against activists who challenged a recent amendment on the legality of questioning the Beneš decrees.

The Internal Security Bureau of Latvia has called for the criminal prosecution of an Olaines prison employee for driving under the influence of alcohol.

The State Security Service of Latvia has recommended criminal prosecution against a citizen for illegally influencing multiple voters in last year's municipal elections in Cēsis district.

A Brazilian man who killed a caretaker in a vehicular incident has reached an agreement with the Public Ministry of Paraíba, allowing him to avoid criminal prosecution through a financial settlement.

The Ecuadorian National Assembly will decide on March 5, 2026, whether to lift parliamentary immunity from legislators Mónica Palacios and Juan Andrés González to allow for criminal prosecution.

Parvel Pruunsild argues that a recent criminal case against him and the Isamaa party is a pretext by the prosecution to access his personal data.

In 2022, the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) of Latvia initiated 45 criminal cases, the highest in five years, focusing on bribery and abuse of office.

The Polish parliament has approved amendments to the criminal procedure code, which include significant changes to detention laws and the rights of suspects, despite opposition from some prosecutors.

A 17-year-old from Leros faces serious charges for killing his father during a heated argument, claiming it was an accident.

In the Delhi Liquor Policy case, the Rouse Avenue Court acquitted Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and 23 others, stating that the prosecution failed to provide solid evidence of criminal conspiracy or illegal demands.

In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court acquitted a man who spent 23 years in prison for allegedly murdering his wife and three children, after determining that the prosecution failed to prove its case against him.

Donald Trump is asking the U.S. Supreme Court for total immunity from criminal prosecution to prevent a trial before the November elections.

The Argentine Federal Criminal Cassation Court rejected a businessman’s offer to pay and perform community service to avoid prosecution in a corruption trial involving notable political figures.

The Latvian State Security Service has proposed criminal charges against an individual for publicly glorifying Russian war crimes and inciting national and ethnic hatred.

The Russian State Duma has passed legislation to shield foreign fighters in the military from extradition for crimes in their home countries, likely aimed at boosting recruitment for the war in Ukraine.

A 51-year-old delivery man faces serious criminal charges after a violent altercation with a 70-year-old driver over a right-of-way dispute in Patissia, Greece.

The Supreme Court's decision to recognize the start of the retrial in the Hino Town case may influence the direction of criminal procedure reforms in Japan.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, known for his harsh stance against the International Criminal Court, is now facing prosecution for his controversial drug war which led to thousands of deaths.

An entrepreneur involved in a wine smuggling scheme from Portugal has been fined 30,000 euros during a court session in Tallinn.

A former transport agency executive avoided prosecution for allegedly directing a 200,000-euro state contract to companies connected to his alleged mistress by agreeing to pay 3,000 euros to the state.

A resident of Tallinn finds herself still liable for repaying €14,000 in loans taken out by fraudsters, questioning the prosecutor's decision to discontinue the criminal proceedings.

A prosecution has been launched against an employee of SIA "ZZ Dats" for violating information system security regulations leading to a municipal data leak.

The prosecution has initiated criminal proceedings against an employee of 'ZZ Dats' for violating information security regulations that led to data theft.

Irini Mourtzoukou faces criminal charges for the murder of the young Panagiotakis, following thorough investigations by justice officials.

Thirty-eight individuals have been detained following a police operation at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki after they refused to leave during a scheduled event.

The committee has chosen not to recommend the extradition of political figures Babiš and Okamura for criminal prosecution.

Christos Mavrikis has been prosecuted for several misdemeanors related to illegal weapon possession and reckless gunfire after a dispute with an Albanian man.

The Latvian Cabinet has approved a draft law allowing for the extradition of Latvian citizens to the UK for criminal prosecution.

A singer has been criminally charged with dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol after her vehicle struck five parked cars in Kolonaki, Athens.

The Latvian State Security Service has initiated criminal proceedings against a resident for providing unauthorized programming services to a company in Russia, violating EU sanctions.

Georgios Xylouris, a farmers' unionist from Crete, faces criminal charges for disobedience after failing to appear for questioning regarding an inquiry into the OPEKEPE mutual fund.

The Department of Homeland Security warns of a rising trend where domestic partners are using harmful chemicals and biological toxins to poison their loved ones, complicating detection and prosecution efforts.

The State Police has initiated criminal proceedings against a boy's mother and stepfather for child abuse in Liepaja, based on reports of family violence that resulted in injuries to the minor.

The prosecution is seeking to extend the detention of Jørn Andersen, the suspect in the murder of Marita Løfshus Haugen, for four more weeks citing risks of further criminal actions.