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Hugo David Castillo, described as the 'creator' of a notorious criminal gang in San Isidro, has a history of criminal activity and is under investigation for serious crimes linked to his children's leadership in the gang.

The Ecuadorian Army captured an alleged leader of the Los Lobos gang in Los Ríos linked to extortion and contract killing activities.

Two men were arrested in Carapicuíba, São Paulo, suspected of being part of a gang specialized in residential burglaries.

A criminal organization in Rio de Janeiro has been dismantled for selling fraudulent health insurance plans, misleading victims by using the name of a legitimate provider from São Paulo.

The article outlines the investigation into the 'Million Gang', revealing the internal communication and logistics behind their break-ins and thefts in San Isidro, Argentina.

An investigation has been launched by Lyon's judicial police following the release of violent videos on Snapchat showing houses set on fire and gunfire incidents related to gang conflicts.

A Lithuanian family gang, involved in the production and distribution of psychotropic substances, is facing prosecution for sending illegal drugs to the United States.

A 25-year-old woman was shot dead while walking with her husband in Conde, Brazil, raising concerns over gang violence in the area.

Life is beginning to return to the Port-au-Prince area of Carrefour-Aéroport after Haitian authorities successfully expelled gangs that had controlled the area for nearly two years.

The Puebla Prosecutor's Office concluded that the deadly attack outside Sala de Despecho bar was a case of mistaken identity involving gang members targeting the wrong vehicle.

Hugo David Castillo, father of two leaders of the Millón gang, was arrested in connection with a robbery in Martínez.

A video released by police reveals a conversation between the suspect and the mastermind of the murder of hairdresser José Carlos da Silva Santos, highlighting pre- and post-murder communications.

Ramón Lanús, the mayor of San Isidro, urged the prohibition of cell phone use in prisons to prevent gangs from operating while incarcerated during an event with the governor of Buenos Aires.

The cattle rescued from a criminal gang in Corrientes, Argentina, are dying due to food shortages while awaiting judicial clearance for their relocation.

Zahir Mesa, a 14-year-old from Argentina, was shot by a police sniper during a robbery attempt, sparking a controversial outpouring of both grief and unsettling celebrations on social media.

A suspect named Jonas Pedro Silva de Meneses has been arrested in Teresina for the murder of a hairstylist, José Carlos da Silva Santos, allegedly linked to gang rivalry.

Security camera footage documented the actions of a gang linked to fugitive drug dealer Eduardo Lima Franco, known as Dudu, during a robbery at an elderly person's apartment in Ipanema.

Disturbing social media posts in London are promoting 'school wars' among students, encouraging violence and awarding points for injuries sustained during fights.

A shocking incident of marriage fraud in Bihar has emerged where a gang looted nearly five lakh rupees from two grooms under the pretense of marriage.

Eduardo Lima Franco, a fugitive leader of the Comando Vermelho criminal gang, is implicated in orchestrating luxury home robberies in Brazil.

A 20-year-old Swedish man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for attempted murder related to a gang conflict in Copenhagen.

A 20-year-old Swede, Jan Helgesson, has been sentenced to ten years in prison by the Copenhagen City Court for an attempted murder in September 2024.

An American Airlines plane returning from Colombia was found to have a bullet hole, prompting an immediate grounding and inspection of the aircraft.

Munich police have recently arrested a driver of a stolen motorhome that was being tracked after a series of thefts in the city, believed to be perpetrated by an organized gang.

Nivaldo Santos Domingues has been arrested for his involvement in a major cargo theft gang operating in the Baixada Santista region of São Paulo, Brazil.

A gang leader in Örebro has been sentenced to six years in prison for plotting to kill two people as part of a violent revenge scheme.

A 27-year-old man suspected of participating in a gang rape in Aarhus in August 2024 has been imprisoned after a preliminary hearing.

The police have deployed the Anti-Romeo and Gang Suppression Squads in four key locations to combat rising incidents of harassment against women and girls in India.

The Civil Police of São Paulo launched an operation aimed at dismantling a gang known for stealing high-displacement motorcycles, resulting in multiple arrests and seizures.

A notorious gangster's legal team member was attacked in a shootout in Delhi, marking a significant counterstrike against the Lawrence gang.

A man was arrested in Mathura for his alleged connection to a cyber fraud gang accused of defrauding several crores from people.

A shooting incident in the Kashmiri Gate area of Delhi targeted members of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's legal team, injuring one person while the lawyer escaped unharmed.

Two sisters from Bhopal, Amreen and Afreen, have been accused of running a conversion and gang rape syndicate targeting Hindu girls, as revealed by a victim who worked as a beautician.

Naveen Boxer and Rahul Fatehpur have claimed responsibility for a shooting against a lawyer associated with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, citing the victim's role as an informant.

A gang war incident in Delhi resulted in an attack on Lawrence Bishnoi's lawyer, who narrowly escaped the assault.

A shootout involving members of Lawrence Bishnoi's legal team in Delhi has left one injured, prompting police to investigate potential gang warfare.

Five thieves were arrested in Bulandshahr for stealing 4.720 kilograms of hair valued at approximately one lakh rupees.

A major drug dealer affiliated with the 'Tren de Aragua' gang has been arrested in Colombia for coordinating significant cocaine shipments and organizing kidnappings.

Following the death of a major cartel leader, gang violence erupted across 20 states in Mexico, but President Claudia Sheinbaum reassured that safety measures for the 2026 North American World Cup are in place.

Four employees, including a carabiniere, were arrested for involvement in a theft operation at the Coin store in Termini station, where items were stolen without payment.

A gang set fire to a house in Stoke-on-Trent, leading a mother and her daughter to escape through a window after suffering severe burns from a petrol bomb attack.

A disturbing investigation reveals that a criminal gang continues to orchestrate violent robberies from within a prison in Argentina.

Marco Rubio and John Ratcliffe are set to brief congressional leaders on increasing tensions with Iran before Trump's State of the Union address.

Aftonbladet has mapped out the networks and violence in Sweden's 100 largest municipalities, providing specific statistics on shootings and gang activities.

A 21-year-old beautician from Chhattisgarh alleges she was manipulated into a honey trap by friends, drugged, raped, and pressured to convert her religion in Bhopal.

Himachal Pradesh police have uncovered an inter-state gang involved in the trafficking of newborns, arresting nine individuals including seven women.

The Million Gang's operations have been uncovered through remote coordination from a Buenos Aires prison, showcasing their organized crime through digital evidence.

Haitian police engaged in a shootout with suspected kidnappers, resulting in possible casualties and highlighting the continuing issue of kidnapping for ransom in the capital.

Over 450 soldiers have been deployed in Gauteng, South Africa, to address the issues of illegal mining and rising gang violence.

Senator Fabiano Contarato announced that former state deputy TH Joias will be questioned by the Parliamentary Inquiry Commission on organized crime this Wednesday regarding his alleged ties to the Comando Vermelho gang.