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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Keep an eye on your bank account - Such actions can make you a suspect

The Finnish police warn about the dangers of AITM attacks, where criminals intercept bank credentials between the victim and the legitimate service, leading to serious financial fraud.

Mar 23 • 03:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Exam Scam': Criminals Use Fake Medical Results Delivery to Steal Banking Data; See How to Protect Yourself

A new scam in Brazil involves criminals impersonating laboratories to deliver fake medical test results for a fee, capturing victims' banking data in the process.

Mar 23 • 01:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Police are searching for criminals who robbed a store in Cumbayá: a citizen was injured

Police in Cumbayá are investigating a store robbery that left one citizen injured after suspects opened fire while fleeing the scene.

Mar 22 • 21:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: criminals steal a car, overturn it, and rob a motorcyclist to escape in Linhares

Two criminals stole a car, crashed it during their escape, and then robbed a motorcyclist for a getaway in Linhares, Brazil.

Mar 22 • 17:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: influencer has her house invaded while she was at the salon, in ES; criminals took jewelry, money, perfumes, and video game

A digital influencer in Colatina, Brazil, experienced a burglary while she was at a beauty salon, resulting in the loss of cash, jewelry, perfumes, and a video game.

Mar 22 • 15:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Benjamin Netanyahu warned that he will personally attack every leader of the Iranian regime: 'We will go after that band of criminals'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention to personally target Iranian leaders following missile attacks originating from Tehran.

Mar 22 • 13:35 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

All Means Are Used: Italians Have Difficulty Understanding the Referendum

The article discusses concerns among Italians about a proposed constitutional change that may affect legal proceedings and the potential release of serious criminals.

Mar 22 • 11:37 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Expert calls Meloni's scare tactics before the referendum 'completely wild'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's claims regarding the release of dangerous criminals as part of a constitutional reform have been criticized by experts as unfounded and exaggerated.

Mar 22 • 11:37 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Bruce Pardy: Racial Discounts for Violent Criminals Was Inevitable in Equity-Obsessed Canada

The article discusses the controversial sentencing of Everton Downey, a Black man convicted of second-degree murder, arguing that race-based sentencing practices in Canada undermine equality before the law.

Mar 22 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK's Anonymous Criminals Now - 'Grandma' Mary Bell to Maxine Carr's 'New Boobs'

The article discusses the controversial lifelong anonymity granted to some of the UK's most notorious criminals, examining the reasons behind these legal protections and the debates surrounding them.

Mar 22 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Police defends actions in operation that left six alleged criminals killed in Los Ríos

Ecuadorian police defended their operation during which six alleged criminals were killed in a shootout in Los Ríos.

Mar 22 • 00:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman tells how she lost almost R$ 60,000 in a scam in the interior of São Paulo: 'They caused damage'

A maintenance manager in São Carlos, SP, lost nearly R$ 60,000 due to a scam involving cloned bank cards and deceptive communications from criminals posing as bank staff.

Mar 21 • 09:01 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

At this school, one in twelve boys became criminals. – It was the law of the jungle

A report discusses the alarming statistics of criminal behavior among students at Lofsrud ungdomsskole in Norway, where one in twelve boys is reported to have engaged in criminal activities.

Mar 21 • 08:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The owner of the estate was horrified: brazen criminals cut down dozens of trees

A woman reported to the police that several trees were cut down on her property in Pasvalys district, leading to an ongoing investigation for theft.

Mar 21 • 07:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Reforms to the Democracy Code

President Daniel Noboa announced plans to promote legal reforms to prevent criminals from being candidates in elections.

Mar 21 • 05:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Troops arrest 53 suspected criminals, extremist group members in Plateau

The Nigerian Army has detained 53 individuals suspected of criminal activities and connections to extremist groups during recent operations in Plateau State.

Mar 20 • 20:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police react to attempted robbery and exchange gunfire with criminals in Recife; VIDEO

A police officer in Brazil shot back during an attempted robbery in Recife, engaging in a brief gunfire exchange with criminals.

Mar 20 • 20:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Six alleged criminals shot down in confrontation with police agents in Los Ríos

Six suspected criminals were killed in a confrontation with police in Los Ríos, Ecuador, during an operation targeting armed individuals.

Mar 20 • 17:05 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

GOP sheriff leading California poll rips Newsom’s ‘love affair’ with criminals

Sheriff Chad Bianco criticizes California Governor Gavin Newsom for prioritizing criminals and illegal immigrants over residents as he gains momentum in gubernatorial polls.

Mar 20 • 16:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man killed by stray bullet in São Gonçalo had gone to buy snacks with his wife

A man was fatally shot by a stray bullet during a gunfight between police and criminals while he was out with his wife in São Gonçalo, Brazil.

Mar 20 • 15:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Anyone with car keys urged to wrap them in tin foil when not in use

Motorists are advised to wrap car keys in tin foil to prevent relay theft by tech-savvy criminals.

Mar 20 • 15:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation seizes 22 cameras used by criminals to monitor police action in communities of Recife

The Brazilian police seized 22 clandestine surveillance cameras used by criminals to track police movements in several neighborhoods in Recife.

Mar 20 • 14:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

GUIDE: How to check from official data whether a person is a sex offender?

A blogger has created a public registry for sex offenders and other criminals in Estonia, sparking widespread public debate.

Mar 20 • 13:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa: ‘What we are going to avoid is that criminals are candidates’

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa discusses his government's efforts to prevent criminals from running for public office through reforms aimed at severing ties between politics and crime.

Mar 20 • 13:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man dies after being hit by a stray bullet in shooting in São Gonçalo

A man was killed by a stray bullet during a shootout between police and criminals in São Gonçalo, Brazil.

Mar 20 • 10:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

They stole her identity, luring men to date. 'I am afraid to go outside,' says the scam victim.

A woman in Czechia expresses her fear after being a victim of identity theft, where criminals are using her identity to lure men for dating scams.

Mar 20 • 10:29 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigeria Signs Deal With UK to Deport Visa Overstayers, Failed Asylum Seekers, Criminals

Nigeria has signed an agreement with the UK to facilitate the deportation of visa overstayers, failed asylum seekers, and criminals back to Nigeria.

Mar 20 • 07:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigeria Signs Deal With UK to Deport Visa Overstayers, Failed Asylum Seekers, Criminals

Nigeria has formalized a deal with the UK to facilitate the deportation of Nigerian nationals who are visa overstayers, failed asylum seekers, or criminals.

Mar 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Teenager is kidnapped at the behest of a prisoner linked to the CV who discovered that a relative of hers won the Mega-Sena

A 16-year-old girl was kidnapped in Espírito Santo by criminals linked to the Comando Vermelho after they learned that a relative had won the Mega-Sena lottery.

Mar 19 • 22:16 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘Criminals have nowhere to hide’: Ambassador Johnson highlights Harfuch's work with the FBI

U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson emphasized the successful cooperation between the FBI and Mexican security forces during a meeting in Washington.

Mar 19 • 20:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Diving into the high-security area of Condé-sur-Sarthe where the most dangerous criminals in France are isolated

The article explores the high-security facility in Condé-sur-Sarthe that houses France's most dangerous criminals, detailing the conditions and experiences of inmates.

Mar 19 • 19:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Criminals create 'fake Brazilian police station' in Paraguay to extort victims

A Paraguayan police operation uncovered a fake Brazilian police station in Ciudad del Este used for extortion activities.

Mar 19 • 19:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Beware of this online scam - you could be suspected of money laundering

The police warn about a sophisticated scam method used by criminals to fish for bank identifiers, which may lead victims to unwittingly become involved in money laundering allegations.

Mar 19 • 15:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mason mistaken for rapist after rumor and shot 19 times by two criminals in Serra

A mason in Serra, Brazil was killed in a violent act of mistaken identity after being falsely accused of being a rapist.

Mar 19 • 15:48 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Hi-tech criminals: car thieves evolve; how to counter them with aluminum foil

In Italy, there's been a surge in car thefts as thieves exploit advanced keyless entry systems that can be easily hacked.

Mar 19 • 15:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Gang war in Delhi, criminals shot 4 people in a house, one dead

A gang war incident in Bawana, Delhi resulted in the shooting of four individuals, leading to one death.

Mar 19 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Businessman is kidnapped in Baixada Fluminense, held hostage for one hour and released in Cidade Alta, North Zone of Rio

A businessman was kidnapped by armed criminals in Duque de Caxias, held for an hour, and later released in Rio's Cidade Alta neighborhood.

Mar 19 • 10:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Use of buses as barricades more than doubles in Rio, despite protocol to prevent practice

The use of buses as barricades by criminals in Rio de Janeiro has surged, exceeding the effectiveness of new protocols intended to prevent such actions during police operations.

Mar 19 • 08:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police points to exchange between a 'branch' of the CV in the interior of SP and criminals from Rio de Janeiro

The Federal Police of Brazil reported that a subgroup of the Comando Vermelho (CV) in São Paulo's interior had established connections with criminals from Rio de Janeiro to enhance their criminal operations.

Mar 19 • 07:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Mob action barbaric

The article discusses the ongoing issue of mob violence in Nigeria, exemplified by recent incidents in Calabar where two suspected criminals were killed by mobs.

Mar 19 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Five candidates who frauded PM exam must be eliminated, says commander

Five candidates are suspected of hiring criminals to fraud the Military Police exam in Tocantins, Brazil, and will be eliminated from the selection process.

Mar 18 • 23:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'There was no exchange of fire': wife of man killed at home in Prazeres says only police fired and that criminals did not take couple hostage

The wife of Leandro Silva Souza disputes police claims regarding the circumstances of her husband's shooting by police during a raid in Rio de Janeiro's Morro dos Prazeres.

Mar 18 • 21:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Criminals set up barricades on BR-135 and loot truckloads in São Luís

Criminals have been setting up barricades on the BR-135 in São Luís, looting truckloads of agricultural goods, creating fear among drivers.

Mar 18 • 18:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

NEW SCAM ⟩ A scammer posing as a hospital employee asks for data and invites people to meet a doctor in the hospital lobby

Ida-Viru Central Hospital warns of an increasing number of scams where criminals impersonate hospital employees to steal sensitive personal and financial information.

Mar 18 • 18:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Journal of Lunch Florianópolis from Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Multiple incidents of violence in Rio de Janeiro, including a police operation resulting in casualties among criminals and the arrest of a military officer suspected of murder, were reported alongside local government actions regarding tax exemption on diesel.

Mar 18 • 17:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mojtaba Khamenei on the Death of Larijani: The Criminals Will Soon Pay for His Blood

Mojtaba Khamenei vowed that those responsible for the death of former Iranian official Ali Larijani would soon face justice, highlighting the deceased's prominent role in Iranian politics.

Mar 18 • 16:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEOS: DF1 from Wednesday, March 18, 2026

A resident taken hostage by criminals died during a police operation, while a woman was rescued; a lieutenant colonel was arrested on suspicion of killing his PM wife and staging a suicide.

Mar 18 • 16:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Riksdag approves security detention

The Swedish Riksdag has approved a new indefinite security detention penal measure for dangerous criminals, set to take effect on April 15.

Mar 18 • 15:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Resident taken hostage by bandits died during operation in Morro dos Prazeres, says police

A resident was killed during a police operation in Morro dos Prazeres, Rio de Janeiro, after being taken hostage by criminals.

Mar 18 • 15:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I took out the passengers and they set fire,' says bus driver whose vehicle was set ablaze by criminals in Rio Comprido

A bus driver in Rio de Janeiro recounted a frightening incident where criminals set his bus on fire after he evacuated the passengers.

Mar 18 • 14:37 UTC

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