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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gaeco and PF carry out operation against alleged corruption scheme in the SP Civil Police

A joint operation by Gaeco and the Federal Police in Brazil targets an alleged corruption scheme within the São Paulo Civil Police, executing multiple search and seizure warrants as well as arrest orders.

Mar 5 • 10:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'The Team': PF says that, under Vorcaro's command, criminal group maintained structure of private vigilance and coercion

The Brazilian Federal Police has implicated Daniel Vorcaro's criminal group, 'A Turma,' in illegal surveillance and coercion activities.

Mar 5 • 00:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro Group Suspected of Accessing Systems of the Federal Police, Federal Public Ministry, and Even Interpol, Says Mendonça

The Vorcaro group's alleged unauthorized access to confidential systems, including those of the Federal Police and Interpol, has led to the arrest of businessman Daniel Vorcaro and his associate.

Mar 4 • 14:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Zettel, brother-in-law of Vorcaro, surrenders to Federal Police in SP

Businessman Fabiano Zettel, brother-in-law of former banker Daniel Vorcaro, surrendered to the Federal Police in São Paulo amid investigations into financial fraud linked to the Master group.

Mar 4 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Group led by Vorcaro invaded restricted systems of the Federal Police, Federal Public Ministry, FBI, and Interpol, investigation points out

A group led by banker Daniel Vorcaro has been accused of unauthorized access to restricted systems of multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and Interpol.

Mar 4 • 13:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Minnesota launches investigation that could bring charges against US immigration officers

Minnesota's state prosecutor is investigating federal officers for alleged misconduct during an immigration enforcement operation that resulted in two fatal shootings and the use of force against protesters.

Mar 3 • 13:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

47 boats used in mining are rendered unusable on the Madeira River during an operation by the Federal Police and Ibama in RO

A joint operation by Brazil's Federal Police and environmental agency Ibama has rendered 47 boats used for illegal gold mining unusable on the Madeira River.

Feb 28 • 15:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Positions, influences, areas: seized spreadsheet lists 'what they have' deputies and 'requests' made to Bacellar, according to the Federal Police

A seized spreadsheet reveals the political connections and requests made by several deputies in the Rio de Janeiro state assembly, leading to an investigation into potential corruption.

Feb 27 • 21:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Virginia vs. ICE: what the official directive says that dismantles the 287(g) agreements and what is still allowed

Virginia's Governor Abigail Spanberger has issued an official directive dismantling the 287(g) agreements with ICE, altering the cooperation between state police and federal immigration enforcement.

Feb 27 • 20:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Anger at Detroit police U-turn over officers’ call to border agents

The Detroit police's decision to reverse the firing of two officers for coordinating arrests with federal immigration agents has sparked backlash and accusations of succumbing to political pressure.

Feb 27 • 16:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

"I'm going to buy champagne to celebrate the death of a police officer," he said after murdering a prison officer

A 15-year-old boy was arrested for the murder of federal prison officer Alberto Javier Ávalos during a robbery in Argentina, having reportedly announced plans to celebrate the officer's death.

Feb 26 • 22:29 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Columbia University reports that agents detained a student on campus

Columbia University has reported that federal agents allegedly used false pretenses to enter a campus building and detain a student.

Feb 26 • 21:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Revenue and Civil Police seize more than 5,000 ecstasy pills in Natal

Federal authorities in Brazil seized over 5,300 ecstasy-like pills in Natal, marking the largest synthetic drug bust in the state of Rio Grande do Norte.

Feb 26 • 21:05 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Toronto man caught in U.S. online child predator sting sentenced to 10 years in prison

A Toronto man was sentenced to 10 years in U.S. federal prison for attempting to meet a minor for sexual purposes, unknowingly engaging with an undercover police officer instead.

Feb 26 • 17:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF carries out search warrants at company and dealership linked to Fernando Bezerra Coelho and sons; operation investigates embezzlement of funds

The Federal Police in Brazil conducted search warrants targeting a construction company and a car dealership associated with former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his sons in an investigation into parliamentary embezzlement.

Feb 25 • 21:37 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Canadian border shooting: New Hampshire man charged after shot fired at U.S. agent

A New Hampshire man has been charged with attempted murder of a federal officer following a shooting incident at the Canada-U.S. border.

Feb 25 • 16:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF seizes over 700 kg of drugs transported in truck cabin on BR-153 in Tocantins

A driver was arrested for drug trafficking on BR-153 in Araguaína, Tocantins, with over 700 kg of narcotics discovered in his truck cabin by the Federal Highway Police (PRF).

Feb 25 • 12:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF targets former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and son in operation over suspected embezzlement of amendments

The Federal Police of Brazil has launched an operation targeting former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his son, Fernando Coelho Filho, over alleged embezzlement of funds and fraudulent contracts.

Feb 25 • 11:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Customs and Federal Criminal Police: Cabinet Discusses Action Plan Against Organized Crime

The German federal cabinet is set to approve an action plan against organized crime, focusing on enhanced digital analysis powers and stronger investigations into money laundering.

Feb 24 • 13:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Witness to immigration agent’s killing of friend last year dies in Texas car crash

A key witness to the 2025 shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez by a federal immigration agent tragically died in a car crash in Texas.

Feb 24 • 13:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Career criminal Oscar Fowler back in custody on state charges after Biden freed him

Oscar Fowler, a repeat offender whose federal sentence was commuted by President Biden, has been arrested again to face state charges, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.

Feb 24 • 01:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

NJ Democrats push ‘F---ICE Act’ to let residents sue over immigration enforcement

New Jersey Democrats have introduced a controversial bill, the F---ICE Act, aimed at allowing residents to sue over unlawful immigration enforcement actions by federal agents.

Feb 23 • 17:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

NSW prepares for possible return of Islamic State-linked women and children from Syria

New South Wales authorities are gearing up for the potential return of Australian women and children linked to Islamic State as discussions with federal agencies intensify.

Feb 23 • 07:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF seizes two submachine guns and a revolver inside a bus on BR-116 in Manhuaçu

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized two submachine guns and a revolver from a bus traveling on BR-116 in Manhuaçu, leading to the arrest of a 61-year-old man for illegal possession of firearms.

Feb 22 • 17:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Colombian nationals allegedly ran fake law firm, impersonated federal judges to defraud migrants out of $100K

Four Colombian nationals were arrested for allegedly defrauding migrants by pretending to be immigration judges and federal agents.

Feb 21 • 19:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man arrested with irregular weight-loss pens in the DF

A man was arrested in Gama, Federal District, Brazil, for possessing irregular weight-loss pens following a police operation prompted by health surveillance authorities.

Feb 21 • 15:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça seeks balance between restoring the relationship of the STF with the PF and containing abuses

Brazil's new Supreme Court rapporteur André Mendonça aims to restore relations with the Federal Police while preventing abuses and leaks within the organization.

Feb 21 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

The arrest of a Brazilian that shook the global network of child abusers

A significant arrest made by Brazilian Federal Police targeted a major figure in global child exploitation networks operating through the dark web.

Feb 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 30,000 serious offenses, such as drunk driving or street racing, have expired in RS; MPF investigates possible omission

Over 30,000 serious traffic violations in Rio Grande do Sul have expired, allowing offenders to avoid penalties, as the Federal Public Ministry investigates the lack of enforcement.

Feb 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"18 USC 111" in the United States: what it is and how ICE uses it to detain migrants

The article explains how ICE utilizes 18 USC 111 to arrest migrants and individuals who interfere with federal agents in the United States.

Feb 20 • 20:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Driver flees at high speed from the Federal Highway Police and causes a chase in São João da Barra

A driver in São João da Barra, Brazil, evaded the Federal Highway Police, prompting a high-speed chase through the city.

Feb 20 • 13:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cargo with weight-loss pens, cell phones, and appliances seized by the PRF in Southern Piauí

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) intercepted a truck carrying weight-loss pens, cell phones, appliances, and a video game in Piauí, revealing issues with legal compliance regarding purchases made in Paraguay.

Feb 20 • 13:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

The arrest of a Brazilian man that shook a global network of child abusers

A Brazilian man known as Lubasa, who managed several major child sexual abuse forums on the dark web, was arrested by Brazilian Federal Police, revealing insights into a vast network of offenders.

Feb 20 • 11:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Epstein cultivated relationship with CBP officer, prompting US investigation

Federal investigators looked into Jeffrey Epstein's ties with a Customs and Border Protection officer at St. Thomas airport, though no charges were filed against any officers involved.

Feb 20 • 11:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police summons union leader from the Revenue to testify after Moraes' order

The Federal Police summoned Kleber Cabral, president of the National Association of Federal Revenue Auditors, to testify following a Supreme Court order due to allegations of data leaks involving court ministers.

Feb 19 • 22:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police blocks more than R$ 400 million in operation against illegal mineral extraction in Amapá and other states

The Federal Police of Brazil conducted an operation blocking over R$ 400 million related to illegal extraction of cassiterite, leading to several arrests and searches in multiple states.

Feb 19 • 11:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

From New York to Maryland: states halt Trump's anti-immigrant plan to add local police to ICE deportations

Maryland has enacted a law prohibiting local police from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement, marking a significant pushback against Trump's anti-immigrant policies.

Feb 18 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Accused of racial insult, PF agent goes through custody hearing and is released

A Federal Police agent in Brazil was released after a custody hearing following accusations of racial insults made during a Carnival party.

Feb 18 • 12:17 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Kilmar Abrego Garcia cannot be re-detained, federal judge rules

A federal judge has ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia cannot be re-detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement due to an expired detention period and lack of a viable deportation plan.

Feb 17 • 20:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation against illegal access to STF ministers' data executes search warrants in luxury condominium in Rio Preto

The Federal Police executed search warrants in a luxury condominium in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, as part of an investigation into potential data leaks involving Supreme Court ministers.

Feb 17 • 13:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

FBI Refuses to Share Evidence with Minnesota in the Shooting Case of a Healthcare Worker

The FBI has stated it will not cooperate or share evidence with Minnesota officials regarding the shooting of healthcare worker Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents.

Feb 17 • 08:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police intercept truck with drugs in Itatiaia

The Civil Police intercepted a truck carrying drugs in Itatiaia, Brazil, on Monday morning, with support from the Federal Highway Police.

Feb 16 • 18:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cars drive against traffic to escape robberies in RJ; Video

In response to a robbery attempt in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, vehicles were seen driving against traffic to flee the scene, prompting the Federal Highway Police to enhance security in the area.

Feb 15 • 22:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

19-year-old dies after fight on the street in DF

A 19-year-old man died following a street fight in Sobradinho, Federal District, with two individuals arrested in connection to the incident.

Feb 15 • 21:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF captures illegal lobster cargo during closed season and arrests driver in RN

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized an illegal lobster shipment during a closure period, arresting the driver transporting it.

Feb 15 • 16:15 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Seizure of drone structures, weapons, tactical equipment, and drugs after searches in Michoacán

Federal and state authorities in Michoacán seized various illegal items, including drone structures, weapons, and drugs, during a judicial search in Uruapan.

Feb 14 • 04:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for the sexual abuse of a vulnerable person is arrested on BR-101 in São Cristóvão

A man with a sentence of over 17 years for sexual abuse was apprehended on BR-101 in São Cristóvão by the Federal Highway Police in Sergipe.

Feb 13 • 21:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motorcyclist arrested after fleeing from PRF and hitting a woman in Feira de Santana

An 18-year-old motorcyclist was arrested after fleeing from the Federal Highway Police and running over a 54-year-old woman in Feira de Santana, Brazil.

Feb 13 • 19:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marielle Case: Federal Public Ministry charges delegates and police officer for obstruction of justice and criminal association

The Federal Public Ministry in Brazil has charged three law enforcement officials with obstruction of justice and criminal association in connection to the investigation into the murders of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes.

Feb 13 • 16:47 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Trump ends raids in Minnesota

The Trump administration has announced the conclusion of a special operation against illegal immigration in Minnesota, following significant controversy and public backlash.

Feb 13 • 08:51 UTC

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