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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Europol's Major Operation: Five Swedes Identified

Europol has identified five Swedish men suspected of purchasing child sexual abuse material through a coordinated crackdown on Darknet sites.

Mar 22 โ€ข 08:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
Crime & Justice

Fraudulent platform selling child exploitation images dismantled, says Europol

Europol announces the dismantling of a fraudulent dark web platform that sold child exploitation images and fraudulently scammed thousands.

Mar 20 โ€ข 20:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
Crime & Justice

Europol: Fraudulent platform selling images of child sexual abuse dismantled

Europol reports the dismantling of a criminal platform involved in selling child sexual abuse images, leading to the identification of 440 clients.

Mar 20 โ€ข 20:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Europol Strikes - Over 370,000 Dark Web Pages Shutdown

Europol's large-scale operation led to the shutdown of over 370,000 dark web pages related to child exploitation and the arrest of a 35-year-old operator.

Mar 20 โ€ข 18:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Europol shut down 373,000 Darknet sites

Europol has shut down 373,000 websites on the Darknet as part of a global crackdown on cybercrime.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
Crime & Justice

International operation also involving Czech Republic dismantled 373,000 child pornography websites

An international police operation involving various countries, including the Czech Republic, has successfully dismantled over 373,000 child pornography websites that were also used for scamming users.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Danish man identified as influential in alleged terror network

A 30-year-old man in Denmark is on trial for promoting a terrorist organization linked to an online extremist network called Terrorgram.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Over 1,100 Hours of Jihadist Audios Removed from the Internet

Spain participates in an international operation led by Europol that successfully removed over 1,100 hours of violent jihadist audio content from the internet.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Spain leads the largest international operation against illegal waste trafficking, with 127,000 tons seized and 337 arrested

Spain has led the largest international operation against illegal waste trafficking, resulting in the seizure of 127,000 tons of waste and the arrest of 337 individuals.

Mar 11 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

FBI and Europol conduct major operation โ€“ 140,000 scammer websites shut down

FBI and Europol have shut down the Leakbase forum, used by cybercriminals to sell stolen data, in a massive operation involving 14 countries.

Mar 10 โ€ข 18:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Findings in Swedish small town revealed global drug network

Police investigations in a small Swedish town have uncovered an international drug trafficking network leading to simultaneous arrests in several countries.

Mar 6 โ€ข 09:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Europol: 13 Swedes Arrested in Global Drug Network

Europol and Swedish police have arrested 13 individuals in Sweden as part of a major operation against a global drug trafficking network known as 'Candy'.

Mar 6 โ€ข 09:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Several Swedes Arrested in 'Operation Candy'

Swedish police have arrested several individuals linked to an international criminal network involved in drug trafficking and money laundering.

Mar 6 โ€ข 08:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Europol on Alert: 'If Iranians Reach a Point of Desperation, They Might Resort to Chaotic Terrorism'

EUROPOL has raised concerns about the increased threat of terrorist attacks in the EU due to the conflict in Iran, warning about the potential involvement of Iranian proxies in destabilizing activities.

Mar 5 โ€ข 20:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

The cybercriminal forum Leakbase, a hub for data theft, dismantled by international authorities

The cybercriminal forum Leakbase, known for selling stolen personal data, was dismantled by international authorities in a coordinated operation.

Mar 5 โ€ข 18:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
Crime & Justice

Global phishing platform shut down; Latvian companies suffer losses of over 317,600 euros

Latvian police have initiated a criminal investigation into a major phishing scheme that resulted in losses exceeding 317,600 euros for local companies.

Mar 5 โ€ข 05:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa highlights support from the DEA and Europol in anti-drug operation: 'Ecuador will not fight alone'

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa announced a significant victory in the country's fight against drug trafficking following the dismantling of an international drug network linked to the criminal group Los Lobos, with support from the DEA and Europol.

Mar 5 โ€ข 02:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Ecuador, USA, and Europol dismantle the 'Los Lobos' network that sent cocaine to Europe

Authorities from Ecuador, in collaboration with the U.S. and Europol, dismantled a major international drug trafficking network linked to the 'Los Lobos' cartel.

Mar 3 โ€ข 23:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Ecuador collaborates in European mega-operation against drug trafficking money laundering network: seven arrested and assets valued at over 5 million

Ecuador has participated in a European operation that dismantled an international money laundering network linked to drug trafficking from South America to Europe, resulting in seven arrests and over 5 million in seized assets.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Europol must be activated against the Jeune Garde. With Emmanuel, France doesn't count

Marion Marรฉchal urges for Europol's intervention against the Jeune Garde, highlighting the cross-border nature of their activities and the threat they pose.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Proposal to establish a financial crime investigation attachรฉ position at the Lithuanian embassy in the Netherlands

The Lithuanian government plans to create a financial crime investigation attachรฉ at its embassy in the Netherlands to enhance cooperation with Europol.

Feb 15 โ€ข 14:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Brazil: Disruption of a network trafficking videos of women's rapes

Brazilian authorities arrested three individuals involved in a major operation targeting international networks distributing videos of sexual abuse of women.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Europol: โ‚ฌ1.2 billion worth of counterfeit money confiscated

Europol has reported the confiscation of โ‚ฌ1.2 billion in counterfeit money, primarily from China, as part of a coordinated operation targeting European currency counterfeiting.

Feb 11 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police carries out operation against a network distributing videos of sexual abuse of sedated women

Brazil's Federal Police have launched an operation against a criminal network that distributed and exchanged videos depicting the sexual abuse of sedated women.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Europol: Cocaine Ring Revealed in Iceland

A criminal network smuggling cocaine from South America to Iceland has been dismantled, with 24 arrests made across Europe.

Feb 10 โ€ข 20:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
Crime & Justice

One Year Investigation Concludes with Eleven Arrests in Iceland

An international operation led to the arrest of eleven individuals in Iceland involved in a drug trafficking organization linked to cocaine importation from South America to Europe.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Eleven arrested in Iceland in major Europol operation across five countries

Eleven individuals have been arrested in Iceland as part of a Europol-led operation that spanned five nations.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

European demands for an investigation into the Epstein scandal

European Parliament members are calling for EU institutions to be involved in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein's alleged crimes, highlighting the need for international cooperation.

Feb 10 โ€ข 07:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Reports: Murdered man was a leader in a criminal network

A man shot dead in Thailand was identified as a leading figure in a criminal network in Sweden, raising concerns about potential repercussions in the criminal underworld back home.

Feb 8 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
Crime & Justice

Spanish Man Wanted for Cyberterrorism Says He Was Granted Asylum in Russia

Enrique Arias Gil, a former Spanish professor accused of cyberterrorism, claims to have been granted political asylum in Russia after being placed on Europol's most wanted list.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
Crime & Justice

The Influencer Who Robbed Latvian Basketball: David Krลซmiล†ลก's Tragicomic Criminal Past

David Krลซmiล†ลก, once a rising Instagram star, had a criminal past marked by the theft of his employer and is currently portraying himself as a victim of Europol's prosecution.

Feb 4 โ€ข 20:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Crime & Justice

Musk questioned for promoting far-right and pedophilia on X

French police, in collaboration with Europol, conducted a raid on X's Paris offices and summoned owner Elon Musk amid an ongoing investigation into allegations of biased algorithms and fraudulent data extraction.

Feb 4 โ€ข 18:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Raid in Paris - Offices of Online Platform 'X' Searched

French police and Europol have searched the offices of platform 'X' in Paris over suspicions of promoting child pornography and Holocaust denial, with claims that algorithms were manipulated in favor of far-right content.

Feb 3 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
Crime & Justice

France searches 'X' offices and summons Musk for voluntary questioning

French authorities have summoned billionaire Elon Musk for voluntary questioning as part of an investigation into allegations that the 'X' platform's algorithm intervened in French politics, following a raid on its offices by cybercrime units.

Feb 3 โ€ข 12:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Crime & Justice

Elon Musk's Company Under Investigation: French Authorities Raided Their Offices

French authorities conducted a raid on Elon Musk's social network X as part of an investigation into complaints about its algorithm and content recommendations.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Searches being conducted at social network 'X' offices in France

The cybercrime unit is conducting searches at 'X' offices in France in connection with an investigation into complaints regarding the platform's algorithm and recommended content, with Europol assisting in the efforts.

Feb 3 โ€ข 10:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Offices of social media X raided in France

French authorities are raiding the offices of social media platform X as part of a cybercrime investigation that began last January, with Europol involved.

Feb 3 โ€ข 10:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
Crime & Justice

The X Office in Paris Raided

French police raided the offices of Elon Musk's social media platform X as part of an investigation into biased algorithms that distort outcomes, supported by Europol.

Feb 3 โ€ข 10:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Crime & Justice

The Paris Prosecutor's Office searches the offices of X and summons Elon Musk to testify

The Paris Prosecutor's Office is conducting a search of X's French offices and has summoned Elon Musk to testify regarding algorithm bias.

Feb 3 โ€ข 10:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

France: Investigation by the Paris prosecutor's office at X's facilities, examining interventions in the algorithm

The Paris prosecutor's office is investigating potential interventions in the algorithm at X's facilities, owned by Elon Musk, with assistance from cybercrime units and Europol.

Feb 3 โ€ข 09:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Hitmen, Recruitment of Immigrants and Orders from Iran: The Powerful Swedish Gang Foxtrot Targeted by a Decisive Police Operation

Europol announced the arrest of a key figure in the Swedish gang Foxtrot, linked to numerous adolescent deaths and direct ties to Iranian intelligence, raising concerns in Europe.

Jan 13 โ€ข 18:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Crime & Justice

In Iraq, a 21-year-old who was wanted in Sweden for a series of commissioned murders involving minors has been arrested

A 21-year-old suspect, believed to be a significant figure in the Foxtrot criminal network and wanted in Sweden for murder and inciting murder, has been arrested in Iraq.

Jan 13 โ€ข 09:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Crime & Justice

34 members of the Nigerian Black Axe arrested in Spain

An international operation led by Spanish and German police, supported by Europol, resulted in the arrest of 34 individuals believed to be connected to the international criminal organization "Black Axe," which is considered highly structured and organized.

Jan 11 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Crime & Justice

VIDEO Check out the major operation in Spain. The criminal network 'Black Axe' dismantled

The national police of Spain, in collaboration with German authorities and Europol, arrested 34 individuals, significantly disrupting the activities of the infamous Nigerian crime organization known as 'Black Axe'.

Jan 9 โ€ข 15:44 UTC

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