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Brazilian police arrested a man for allegedly creating virtual parties on Roblox that exposed minors to sexual content and crime promotion.

The article discusses how organized crime has evolved from street gangs to sophisticated transnational criminal corporations with advanced military technology.

Two alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang have been charged in connection with a series of ATM robberies across New England, utilizing malware in their scheme.

Aleksanteri Kivimäki has been sentenced to approximately seven years in prison for serious extortions and data breaches involving the psychotherapy center Vastaamo.

A criminal case has been initiated against a 39-year-old for online threats, defamation, and insults directed at a former MP and lawyer.

A WhatsApp message claiming to address a 'serious pending issue' with Brazil's Federal Revenue is a scam and is being circulated to mislead recipients into sharing personal information.

The trial of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El Rufai for alleged cybercrime has been postponed to April 23 due to his current detention by the anti-corruption agency.

A Spanish programmer discovered a security vulnerability in DJI devices, revealing potential risks of data breaches from smart home devices like vacuum cleaners.

The Helsinki Court of Appeal has sentenced Aleksanteri Kivimäki to six years and eleven months in prison for a highly premeditated crime with numerous victims.

Aleksanteri Kivimäki has been sentenced to 6 years and 11 months in prison for severe data breaches and extortion against a psychotherapeutic center in Finland.

The wife of the Lagos State Governor has urged young boys to avoid cybercrime and embrace positive values during a workshop focused on moral guidance and mentorship.

A woman was arrested for extortion after creating a false profile to deceive a Prosecutor from the State Public Ministry of Mato Grosso do Sul.

A court in Italy has halted the extradition of Kazakh hacker Roman Yuryevich Khlynovskiy, who is accused by the US of being part of a notorious hacking group demanding large ransoms.

Three individuals were arrested by Pune police for scamming a retired CAG officer out of 2.13 crores by employing a technique called digital arrest.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on cybercrime charges to April 23 after he was unable to appear due to an ongoing investigation by the ICPC.

The National Security Commission of Lithuania is set to evaluate the current situation regarding smuggling balloons from Belarus and discuss potential measures to enhance prevention and response.

A police operation in São Paulo led to the arrest of 13 individuals involved in a mobile phone scam estimated to have defrauded over R$ 100 million.

A school director in Canoas, Brazil, lost R$ 144,000 in a scam where criminals impersonated Google employees to solicit false advertising services.

Hyderabad Police launched 'Operation Octopus', leading to a significant crackdown on cyber fraud across 16 states in India, resulting in 104 arrests.

The Public Ministry of Rio Grande do Norte executed a search warrant in an investigation into unauthorized access to confidential data.

A former police officer believes that Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, who has been missing for 15 years, has survived and organized his escape to the United States.

A group falsely posing as schoolgirls successfully extorted intimate photos from men, amassing millions.

Five defendants have been charged with a staggering number of fraud cases involving organized digital scams primarily targeting elderly individuals in Norway.

Five Norwegian citizens in their twenties have been charged with 180 serious fraud cases and attempted fraud exceeding 100,000 acts, alongside severe money laundering and identity violations.

The police in South Korea have escalated the investigation into the hacking of seller accounts on AliExpress, which resulted in a theft of 8.6 billion won.

People often underestimate the sensitivity of the information they share online, making themselves easy targets for cybercriminals.

Two teenagers have been sent to prosecutors for allegedly leaking the personal information of 4.62 million users of Seoul's public bicycle service, Ddarungi.

A 70-year-old woman in Dehradun was defrauded of 3 crore rupees by cybercriminals posing as CBI officers and threatening her over a 60-day period.

In Ivory Coast, whistleblower Jean-Christian Konan was questioned by a judge regarding multiple complaints, including charges of defamation and public disorder.

Estonian authorities are collaborating with Ukraine to apprehend criminal organizations involved in phone fraud despite challenges posed by the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is set to be arraigned in a Federal High Court on February 25 for alleged cybercrime related to an unlawful interception of communications belonging to National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.

Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, is set to be arraigned by the DSS for allegedly intercepting the phone lines of the National Security Adviser and committing cybercrime.

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.

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

Keiji Mutoh, a former pro wrestler, participated in a Yamanashi Prefectural Police event to raise awareness about cybercrime, alongside an AI version of himself.

This article discusses a recent case of digital fraud involving phishing tactics that led to significant financial loss for the victim.

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.

The Munich police have arrested a 22-year-old man involved in a scam to collect 12,000 euros from an elderly victim, highlighting a rise in cyber trading fraud.

A young man has been arrested for defrauding luxury hotels by making reservations and paying only one cent, causing over 20,000 euros in damages.

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.

Whistleblower Jean-Christian Konan has been detained in Ivory Coast following several charges, including defamation and incitement to hatred.

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

A 20-year-old hacker was arrested in Spain for manipulating a hotel's reservation system, allowing him to pay just one cent for luxury rooms worth up to 1,000 euros per night.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of electronic computer fraud in a case involving the takeover of securities accounts and unauthorized stock trading in Japan.

State Deputy Júlio Campos reported being a victim of defamation following the circulation of a deepfake image purportedly showing him with another man.

A 20-year-old hacker in Spain exploited a payment system loophole to book luxury hotel stays for only one cent per night, leading to significant financial losses for the hotels.

A Spanish National Police operation led to the arrest of a young hacker who manipulated online payment systems to stay in luxury hotels for just a cent instead of 1,000 euros per night.

A Spanish hacker exploited a flaw in online payment systems to stay in luxury hotels for only one cent instead of 1000 euros per night.

The Central University of Ecuador is investigating alleged alterations in the grades of 19 medical students, which may constitute a cybercrime.

A hacker known as the 'VIP guest' was arrested in Madrid for staying in luxury hotels for a fraction of the price, causing over €20,000 in financial damages to hotel operators.