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🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker seized in North Sea

Belgium has seized an oil tanker linked to a Russian 'shadow fleet' allegedly bypassing Western sanctions, marking a significant enforcement action against illegal maritime activities.

Mar 1 • 16:02 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Epstein, Clinton at Congress: 'I did not have sex with the girl in the bathtub. Calling Hillary was wrong'

During congressional hearings regarding the Epstein case, Bill Clinton denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of illegal activities, asserting that his relationship with Epstein was solely professional and had ended before the crimes became public knowledge.

Feb 28 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police investigates minors working in illegal mining with explosives near national park in Pará

A federal operation in Pará, Brazil, has uncovered minors working in illegal copper mining activities near a national park, prompting a federal investigation.

Feb 27 • 22:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The US requests the seizure of tankers and 1.8 million barrels of crude oil from Venezuela

The US is seeking the seizure of the Motor Tanker Skipper and approximately 1.8 million barrels of crude oil linked to Venezuela's state company PDVSA due to alleged illegal activities.

Feb 27 • 15:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

AS IN A ACTION MOVIE ⟩ The anxious arrival of Estonian designer Toivo Freeman Pild in Milan: two police cars blocked our movement

Estonian designer Toivo Freeman Pild experienced a dramatic arrival at Milan Fashion Week when two police cars blocked his movement and detained him and a model for two hours under suspicion of illegal activities.

Feb 27 • 14:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Gun Permit Revoked for Brown Bear Hunting: 'No One Can Shoot Under This' Claims Man

A man in Hokkaido is appealing the revocation of his gun permit for brown bear hunting, arguing the decision is illegal and undermines hunting activities.

Feb 27 • 10:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Murders, slot machines, animal game, illegal cigarettes, and slave labor: the crimes attributed to Adilsinho, according to the police

Adilsinho, a notorious figure in organized crime in Rio de Janeiro, has been arrested and is linked to various illicit activities, including gambling, illegal cigarette trade, and suspected murders.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Russia to Fully Block Telegram Messenger as Early as April Due to 'Criminal Abuses'

The Russian government plans to ban the Telegram messenger service by April, citing its misuse for criminal activities and increasing recruitment for illegal activities.

Feb 27 • 02:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Hillary Clinton says she is sure her husband didn't know about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes

Hillary Clinton asserts confidence that her husband, former President Bill Clinton, was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein's illegal activities during their interactions.

Feb 27 • 00:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Empty bottles, branded wrappers, spirits, and... a fake liquor factory was running inside a ration dealer's house

Police in Bihar's Vaishali district unearthed a fake liquor factory hidden within the premises of a ration dealer, leading to a significant crackdown on illegal brewing activities.

Feb 26 • 14:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Two men are arrested with drugs in Paraty

Two men were arrested in Paraty, Brazil, for drug trafficking after police intervened in response to local complaints about illegal activities.

Feb 26 • 11:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Large Drug Activities in an Illegal Settlement by the River

Illegal activities including drugs, gambling, and weapons are rampant in a riverside settlement in India.

Feb 26 • 10:21 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Epstein connected them with women: - 10 girls are coming

Documents related to Epstein reveal connections between powerful businessmen and women, but do not provide direct evidence of their involvement in any illegal activities.

Feb 26 • 04:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Irresponsible": strong condemnation in the countryside for controversial statements by a Peronist mayor

The rural security forum in Argentina condemned controversial comments made by Mayor Gustavo Cein regarding hunting for protein, labeling them as a serious legitimization of illegal activities.

Feb 25 • 20:47 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Bill Gates admits to 'making a mistake' and apologizes for his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Bill Gates has acknowledged his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and apologized to staff at his foundation, claiming he did not engage in any illegal activities.

Feb 25 • 20:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Farmers moved more than R$ 26 million selling fuel for mining in Sararé (MT), says Federal Police

Farmers in Brazil have reportedly generated over R$ 26 million through the illegal sale of fuel to support mining activities on indigenous land, leading to arrests and a federal investigation.

Feb 25 • 20:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Prosecutors wanted to charge Blažek in the bitcoin case. And then "unprecedented" things began to happen

Prosecutors in Czechia are investigating a controversial political case involving a bitcoin donation linked to illegal activities, with calls to charge former Minister Blažek and his deputy.

Feb 25 • 19:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

President of the teachers' union of Porto Rico arrested for drug trafficking and document forgery

The president of a teachers' union in Porto Rico, Maranhão, was arrested on drug trafficking and other charges after a police operation uncovered illegal activities tied to the use of false documents.

Feb 25 • 18:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Connection to Epstein: Bill Gates Admits Affairs with Russian Women

Bill Gates acknowledged affairs with Russian women during a recent event, while firmly denying any illegal activities related to his past association with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 25 • 13:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

New information on the rental housing scandal – Heka: This many apartments involved in illegal business

Helsingin kaupungin asunnot oy (Heka) has identified illegal subleasing and accommodation activities in 14 of its apartments as part of a crackdown on unauthorized rentals.

Feb 25 • 10:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Four dead in explosion at a home in Antonio Ante, Imbabura

A deadly explosion in a lodging facility in Santiago del Rey, Ecuador, resulted in four casualties and is suspected to be linked to illegal activities involving explosives.

Feb 24 • 19:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Hidden in the province of Esmeraldas, Ecuador, and the departments of Chocó and Valle del Cauca, Colombia, this new species is threatened by illegal mining

Researchers have discovered a new plant species, Columnea rubromarginata, in Ecuador and Colombia that is currently threatened by illegal mining activities.

Feb 24 • 16:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Dossier Investigations, the Circle Tightens on de Raho. Gasparri: "The PD Distorts the Truth"

The Italian Anti-Mafia Commission has approved a major report detailing alleged illegal activities by military personnel linked to political figures and economic actors.

Feb 24 • 15:39 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Cambodian Authorities Detain 15 Japanese for Involvement in Special Fraud related to Illegal Stay

Fifteen Japanese nationals were detained by Cambodian authorities in Phnom Penh for alleged involvement in fraudulent activities tied to their illegal stay in the country.

Feb 24 • 12:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation combats illegal gold extraction in the environmental protection area of Parauapebas, PA

A joint operation in Parauapebas targeted illegal gold mining activities in an environmental protection area, leading to arrests and environmental damage assessments.

Feb 21 • 17:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon dismisses Forest Service Chief due to 'illegal activities'

President Yoon has dismissed Kim In-ho, the Chief of the Forest Service, citing illegal actions that have violated current laws.

Feb 21 • 03:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Epstein's lawyer and accountant move towards a settlement with victims worth tens of millions of dollars

Lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein's estate have reached a financial settlement agreement with victims, aiming to resolve a long-standing lawsuit regarding Epstein's illegal activities.

Feb 20 • 09:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch probe reopened amid gruesome claims

The investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch has been reopened by New Mexico authorities following new allegations of illegal activities.

Feb 19 • 23:37 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

What is known about former British Prince Andrew's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?

Prince Andrew of the British royal family has been arrested in connection with illegal activities during his tenure as a UK trade envoy, linked to revelations from Jeffrey Epstein's files.

Feb 19 • 14:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ankara: The exploration for hydrocarbons south of Crete is illegal

Turkey denounces Greece's hydrocarbon exploration activities south of Crete as illegal and a violation of international law and good neighborly relations.

Feb 19 • 09:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Major action against Atiq's henchmen, land worth over 1 billion released from illegal possession

Authorities in Prayagraj have freed more than 38 bighas of land worth over 1 billion rupees from illegal possession linked to gangster Atiq Ahmed and his associates.

Feb 18 • 17:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police arrests man in operation against illegal mining in Rondônia

The Federal Police of Brazil arrested a man during an operation targeting illegal mining activities in Colorado do Oeste, Rondônia.

Feb 18 • 13:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Illegal Webtoons Become Starting Point for Crime Beyond Copyright Infringement

The ongoing struggle against illegal webtoons is not just a matter of copyright infringement but is linked to broader criminal activities that impact society, particularly the youth.

Feb 18 • 09:46 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

“Harassment from the Questore”. The Antagonist Conference in Brescia: “Turnover of Reality”

The article discusses the tensions in Brescia, Italy, where state officials face protests from antagonistic groups who oppose the application of laws against illegal activities.

Feb 16 • 11:24 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Flotilla of foreign fishing boats spotted in Torres Strait

A surge in suspected illegal fishing activities has raised alarms in the Torres Strait, with authorities intercepting multiple foreign vessels and locals feeling increasingly vulnerable.

Feb 16 • 07:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A witness with a reserved identity, money laundering, and suspicions of more illegal businesses: The new lines of the Andis case

A reserved identity witness has provided key testimony in a corruption investigation involving the National Agency for Disability in Argentina, revealing potential money laundering and illegal business activities.

Feb 15 • 00:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Who is behind the gambling establishment closed that operated next to a hotel in Guayaquil?

Municipal authorities in Guayaquil shut down an illegal gambling establishment operating alongside the Sheraton Hotel after a video showcasing casino activities went viral.

Feb 14 • 21:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Noida: Raids by Anti-Human Trafficking Unit at Massage Parlors, Youths Detained

Noida police conducted raids on three spa centers suspected of illegal activities, detaining several young individuals for questioning.

Feb 14 • 08:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Busting of a sex racket in Motihari

Police in Motihari have uncovered a sex racket following a written complaint regarding illegal activities.

Feb 13 • 15:39 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The State Border Guard prevented 12,000 illegal border crossings last year; must not relax in the future

Latvia's State Border Guard chief emphasizes the ongoing need for vigilance against illegal border crossings despite a temporary decline in such activities.

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

Understand the operation that closed a box at the carnival in Salvador, seized a plane valued at R$ 10 million and blocked R$ 230 million

A carnival box in Salvador was closed by the police in a crackdown on illegal activities related to online raffles and money laundering.

Feb 13 • 09:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: All of Africa Today - February 13, 2026

The Chinese government rejects claims by US lawmakers regarding illegal mining activities in Nigeria, labeling them as baseless accusations.

Feb 13 • 06:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police seizes 1.5 tons of shark fins in Bahia

Brazil's Federal Police seized 1.5 tons of shark fins, including from endangered species, in Bahia during a joint operation targeting illegal activities.

Feb 13 • 06:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Prison Officer Smuggling Drugs and Phones in Jail

A prison officer and three civilians were arrested in Greece for drug possession and trafficking, as part of a broader investigation into illegal activities involving the introduction of mobile phones into the prison system.

Feb 12 • 15:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest three suspects for unlawful possession of firearms in Anambra

Three suspects have been arrested in Anambra for illegal possession of firearms and drug-related activities.

Feb 12 • 08:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Who is Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan, whose premises were raided by ED?

The Enforcement Directorate raided the premises of Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan in Uttar Pradesh, uncovering allegations of fraudulent activities related to his hidden foreign citizenship and financial dealings.

Feb 12 • 08:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Security in Schools. The 'Flying Units' Arrive in the Most At-Risk Areas

The Italian government is ramping up security measures in schools due to rising violence, illegal activities, and bullying incidents among students.

Feb 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police destroys vessels used in illegal gold mining in the Madeira River

Brazil's Federal Police, with the support of Ibama, destroyed 29 vessels used in illegal gold mining activities in the Madeira River during a recent operation.

Feb 11 • 14:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A resident of Alytus connected to balloon-smuggled contraband was tracked down by both a VSAT dog and cameras in the Čepkeliai swamp

An Alytus resident was caught in the Čepkeliai reserve area for illegal possession of excise goods, having been previously identified as connected to balloon-smuggling activities near the Belarus border.

Feb 11 • 06:44 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Possibly involved in illegal hunting case is a member of the Ventspils district council's Hunting Commission

A member of the Ventspils district council's Hunting Commission, Artis Kuģenieks, has been implicated in illegal hunting activities, as reported by Latvijas Avīze.

Feb 11 • 06:32 UTC

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