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🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

The 20-year-old who was shot dead was an active athlete

A 20-year-old man who was shot dead in Örebro was known for his active involvement in sports and had no previous criminal record or connections to gang activity, according to police reports.

Mar 22 • 11:43 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Young people are to be saved from gangs - with the initiative of a former Nazi

A new initiative in Växjö aims to divert youth from gang involvement through organized activities like night football, driven by community leaders including a former extremist.

Mar 21 • 19:42 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: The 19-year-old who was with Cleomenes has been remanded in custody

A 19-year-old has been remanded in custody in Thessaloniki for his involvement in a violent incident that resulted in the death of Cleomenes.

Mar 21 • 13:25 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Young man from Hudiksvall convicted of murder in Iraq - avoids death penalty

A young man from Hudiksvall has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his involvement in the murder of a gang leader in Iraq, with his initial death penalty sentence being commuted.

Mar 20 • 14:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police arrest suspect of involvement in gang specialized in false lawyer scam in SP

A man was arrested as a suspect of being part of a gang specializing in the false lawyer scam in Praia Grande, São Paulo.

Mar 19 • 21:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Two supposed members of Tren de Aragua arrested for involvement in nightclub attack in Machala

Two alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang were arrested in Machala, Ecuador, in connection with a nightclub attack that occurred on March 11.

Mar 19 • 13:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Murder of a 20-year-old in Kalamaria: Supplementary charges against two, one is detained

Two individuals face additional charges related to gang involvement in the murder of a 20-year-old in Kalamaria, Greece, with one detained and the other still at large.

Mar 15 • 13:13 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Kalamaria: Additional charges against two suspects in the murder of a 20-year-old

Two suspects have been charged with gang involvement in the murder of a 20-year-old in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, Greece.

Mar 15 • 12:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested suspected of involvement in the massacre that killed five people in Itabaiana

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Itabaiana, Brazil, on suspicion of being involved in a deadly massacre on March 1 that claimed the lives of five individuals.

Mar 13 • 12:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

After more than 2 years, those accused of killing 5 in a massacre in AC are brought to a popular jury

Four individuals have been indicted to stand trial for their alleged involvement in a massacre that left five dead in Rio Branco, Brazil, in November 2023.

Mar 12 • 21:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The K. case: how the role of girls is becoming increasingly important in youth gang crimes

A tribunal in Spain condemned a woman for her role in a violent incident between rival youth gangs for the first time, highlighting the growing involvement of women in gang-related crimes.

Mar 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Moment of Rescue for Teen British Victim of Magaluf Rape Gang - 'Wolf Pack' Caught

An 18-year-old British girl was rescued from a gang of eight men, dubbed the 'wolf pack', who were sentenced to a total of 73 years for their involvement in her gang rape in Magaluf.

Mar 11 • 20:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police arrests delegate and civil police suspected of extorting Comando Vermelho in Rio

The Federal Police of Brazil arrested a delegate and two civil police officers in Rio de Janeiro on allegations of involvement with organized crime and extortion of the Comando Vermelho gang.

Mar 10 • 10:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice authorizes the seizure of a minor investigated for gang rape; he is considered a fugitive

A minor suspected of involvement in a gang rape in Copacabana, Brazil, is now considered a fugitive after police were unable to locate him following a search warrant.

Mar 5 • 17:56 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Four men convicted of rape and severe violence

Four men in their 30s and 40s have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in the gang rape and severe assault of another man in Oslo last year.

Mar 5 • 14:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

'I didn't take part in anything,' says accused of collective rape, according to attorney

Attorneys for Vitor Hugo Oliveira Simonin, accused of involvement in the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl, assert his innocence despite his admission of being present at the scene.

Mar 4 • 15:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Son of undersecretary and teenager accused of gang rape are investigated for fights at Pedro 2

Vitor Hugo Oliveira Simonin and a 17-year-old suspect are being investigated for collective fights at a traditional school in Rio de Janeiro, amid their prior involvement in a gang rape incident.

Mar 3 • 20:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

He is 15 years old, accused of participating in a homicide by the fearsome Millón gang, and escaped: he is not the only case

A 15-year-old is accused of involvement in a murder linked to a notorious gang in Argentina and has recently escaped custody.

Mar 3 • 15:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unirio suspends student suspected of involvement in gang rape in Copacabana for 120 days

The Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Unirio) has suspended student Bruno Felipe dos Santos Allegretti for 120 days due to his alleged involvement in a gang rape case.

Mar 3 • 10:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Football club suspends player after arrest warrant for gang rape; athlete is wanted

Serrano FC has suspended player João Gabriel after an arrest warrant was issued for his involvement in a gang rape case involving a 17-year-old girl.

Mar 2 • 10:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Three teenagers are apprehended suspected of involvement in massacre in Itabaiana, PB

Three teenagers were apprehended in Itabaiana, Brazil, as suspects in the massacre of five people linked to criminal gang disputes.

Mar 1 • 21:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A completely new explanation for youth street violence has been found

A recent study attributes youth street violence in Finland to commercialized lifestyles and financial pressures rather than gang involvement.

Feb 28 • 20:47 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Jaani was part of a gang. Now he is telling his story to inspire change

Jaani Pani, a young man from Western Sydney, shares his journey from gang involvement to inspiring others for positive change.

Feb 27 • 02:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

A gang that sent psychotropic substances to the USA will stand trial

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

Feb 26 • 09:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of being part of the largest cargo theft gang in Cubatão is arrested after investigations

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.

Feb 25 • 14:01 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

The gang of agents and carabinieri that looted the Coin in Termini: 'Four employees arrested'

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.

Feb 25 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Drug racket, local gang or cross-border enemies... The mystery of the police officers' murders is tangled!

Two police officers were found murdered near the India-Pakistan border in Gurdaspur, raising suspicions of drug-related crime or cross-border involvement.

Feb 24 • 01:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Corsica: 23 and 25 years of prison for the authors of a murder in Ajaccio

Three men have been sentenced to 23 and 25 years in prison for their involvement in a murder linked to gang conflicts in Ajaccio, Corsica.

Feb 18 • 20:10 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

New operation aims to reduce youth gang recruitment

A new police operation in Sweden targets the recruitment of minors into violent crime following a rise in youth involvement in shootings and bombings.

Feb 18 • 17:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Extra: Ildar "Scar" Galiyev Extradited to Sweden

Ildar "Scar" Galiyev, an alleged key figure in Sweden's gang environment, has been extradited from Greece, where he was imprisoned for his involvement in several murders.

Feb 18 • 14:48 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Arrested a Peruvian gang member known as 'the man with a thousand names'

Spanish police have arrested a fugitive in Madrid known as 'the man with a thousand names,' who is wanted in Peru for his involvement in a criminal gang.

Feb 18 • 11:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Nine charged for shooting in Västerås

Nine individuals have been charged in connection with a shooting incident in Västerås, Sweden, that occurred in the summer of 2024.

Feb 18 • 08:11 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Spain: 'Man with a Thousand Names' Wanted in Peru Arrested in Madrid

A fugitive known as the 'man with a thousand names' was arrested in Madrid, wanted by Peruvian authorities for alleged explosives possession and involvement in a violent gang.

Feb 17 • 21:18 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

A dead teenager, a TikTok brag track and a parent's dismissal of gang activity

The death of teenager Ater 'Elia' Good has been linked to Melbourne's escalating youth gang violence, with conflicting narratives from his father and police about his involvement.

Feb 17 • 20:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

One of the collectors from the extortionist gang was employed by a municipality: she was fired

Karen Cufré, a temporary employee of the Morón city monitoring center, has been arrested for her involvement with an extortionist gang linked to the suicide of an Argentine Army soldier.

Feb 17 • 15:32 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Gang Leader 'Scar' Handed Over to Sweden – Will Be Heard Regarding the Murder of Einár

Ildar Galiyev, known as 'Scar' or 'Muerta', has been extradited to Sweden and is expected to be interrogated about his involvement in several violent crimes, including the murder of rapper Einár.

Feb 17 • 07:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Main shooter Deepak arrested for firing at Rohit Shetty's house, MCOCA invoked

Deepak, the main shooter in the firing incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's home, has been arrested, revealing the involvement of the Shubham Lonkar gang.

Feb 16 • 12:51 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Gang top regarding new allegations: 'smearing me'

Gang leader Denho Acar denies involvement in a drug case linked to Kristinehamn, claiming he is being smeared.

Feb 14 • 16:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Proposal to Criminalize Gang Membership in Sweden

The Swedish government proposes criminalizing gang membership and involvement in gang activities in response to rising organized crime.

Feb 13 • 16:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of killing brothers after house invasion arrested in Feira de Santana

An 18-year-old man was arrested in Feira de Santana, Brazil, suspected of involvement in the murder of two brothers during a home invasion.

Feb 12 • 12:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Kastoria: Arrest of a 'collector' for a gang of fraudsters

A man was arrested in Kastoria, Greece, for involvement in a criminal organization and repeated fraud schemes targeting elderly victims.

Feb 10 • 14:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

For these reasons, Finnish children are sent to 'disciplinary institutions' in Africa

A report funded by the Ministry of Justice reveals that approximately 50-60 youths have been sent from Finland to disciplinary institutions in Africa from 2010 to 2024, primarily by immigrant parents seeking to protect their children from issues such as gang involvement in Finland.

Feb 7 • 06:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Violence: Preventive detention ordered for two arrested for gang attack in front of a nightclub

Two young men have been ordered to preventive detention for their involvement in a gang attack on Patricio Ledezma outside a nightclub in Tucumán.

Feb 6 • 20:54 UTC

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