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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Supreme Court upheld the extradition of a former Chavista official accused of money laundering and corruption

Argentina's Supreme Court has upheld the extradition of former Venezuelan official Luis Abraham Bastidas Ramírez, wanted by Interpol for money laundering.

Feb 26 • 21:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

"You Are Under Investigation": The New Phone Scam – How It Works

A new phone scam using automated messages claiming to be from Interpol is causing panic among recipients in Greece.

Feb 24 • 11:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil and Interpol create task force against organized crime in South America

Brazil has partnered with Interpol to form a new task force aimed at combating organized crime across South America, particularly focusing on international drug trafficking.

Feb 23 • 21:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ministry of Justice and Interpol announce 'integrated force' against trafficking in South America

Brazil's Ministry of Justice and Interpol have launched a new initiative to combat drug trafficking and organized crime in South America, creating a regional task force based in Buenos Aires.

Feb 23 • 20:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Two Interpol Wanted Men Detained: One Romanian, One Lithuanian

Lithuanian border guards have arrested two men wanted by Interpol, one Romanian and one Lithuanian, in separate incidents at Kaunas airport and a bus checkpoint.

Feb 23 • 15:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Over the weekend, border guards detained two men wanted by Interpol, citizens of Romania and Lithuania

Lithuanian border guards apprehended two men sought by Interpol upon their arrival from London, one of whom is a Lithuanian national wanted since November 2022, while another Romanian national was also detained for previous charges.

Feb 23 • 12:43 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

How Russia games Interpol to target Ukrainians

The article explores how Russia manipulates Interpol's Red Notice system to pursue Ukrainians and suppress dissent through international law enforcement channels.

Feb 20 • 16:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

FV Murder Case: Accused Requests Testimonies from 'Invisible' and 'Flaca'; Prosecutor Requires Information from Interpol about José Serrano and Xavier Jordán

In the FV murder case of Ecuador, Esteban Aguilar requests testimonies from two convicted individuals while the prosecution seeks assistance from Interpol regarding additional suspects.

Feb 20 • 15:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Details of the Largest War on Phishing and Digital Fraud Gangs in Africa

An international operation led to the arrest of 651 suspects and the recovery of over $4.3 million in an anti-cyber crime initiative across 16 African countries.

Feb 20 • 13:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Investigated for fraud against ex-wife and mother-in-law in Natal is arrested in Portugal

A 38-year-old man wanted for fraud against his ex-wife and mother-in-law in Natal, Brazil, has been arrested in Braga, Portugal, after a year-long escape.

Feb 20 • 12:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Arrest of 651 People and Seizure of Millions of Dollars in a Campaign Against Cybercrime in Africa

A major operation against cybercrime in Africa led to the arrest of 651 individuals and the seizure of over $4.3 million.

Feb 20 • 10:46 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Cybercrime in Africa: "The most important thing was to cut the infrastructure of criminal networks"

A major Interpol operation against cybercrime in Africa led to 650 arrests across 16 countries, targeting networks that extorted nearly 38 million euros from victims.

Feb 19 • 18:04 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Cybercrime in Africa: 651 Arrests After a Large Operation, Announced Interpol

Interpol has announced that a major operation across 16 African countries has resulted in the arrest of 651 individuals involved in cybercrime, with damages estimated at over 45 million dollars.

Feb 19 • 12:13 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

651 arrested in Africa-wide crackdown on online scam networks

Over 650 suspected cybercriminals have been arrested across 16 African countries in a crackdown on online scams targeting victims internationally.

Feb 19 • 09:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Border Guards Prevented an SUV from Being Driven into Belarus, for Which Interpol Issued a Search

Lithuanian border guards intercepted a stolen BMW SUV at the border with Belarus, which had been flagged by Interpol for theft.

Feb 18 • 16:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Belarusian wanted by Interpol tried to remain calm like a Belgian: officials did not give him peace

A Belarusian national sought by Interpol attempted to remain calm while being apprehended by Lithuanian border officials at a border control point.

Feb 17 • 12:43 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Border Guards Detain Belarusian Sought by Interpol, Traveling to Lithuania on a Bus

Lithuanian border guards detained a Belarusian individual wanted by Interpol during a routine check of a bus arriving from Minsk to Kaunas.

Feb 17 • 12:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Serengeti 2.0: Campaign Against Cyber Fraud Arrests 1200 Suspects in 18 Countries

An international campaign, dubbed 'Serengeti 2.0,' has led to the arrest of over 1200 individuals suspected of cyber crimes across 18 African countries and the UK.

Feb 16 • 11:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Three Brazilians deported from the USA are arrested by the Federal Police in MG

Three Brazilians deported from the United States were arrested at the Confins International Airport by the Federal Police due to outstanding arrest warrants.

Feb 12 • 16:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Operation 'Serengeti 2.0': Africa Strikes Back Against Cybercrime Networks

The Zambian police recently disrupted a major international cybercrime operation in Lusaka, revealing a significant fraudulent scheme targeting victims through cryptocurrency scams.

Feb 11 • 15:14 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Francisco ‘N’ captured in Baja California, a suspected criminal wanted by Interpol

Francisco ‘N’ was apprehended in Mexicali, Baja California, during an operation coordinated with Interpol Mexico, having been sought for serious criminal activities including organized crime and money laundering.

Feb 9 • 01:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP requests that ex-state tax auditor living in a $7 million mansion in the USA be placed on Interpol's 'red list' of fugitives

The São Paulo Public Ministry has requested the inclusion of Alberto Toshio Murakami, a former state tax auditor living in a $1.3 million home in Maryland, on Interpol's Red Notice list for international criminals, as well as his arrest.

Feb 6 • 19:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Police return $23,000 to victim of international romance scam

The Nigeria Police Force has repatriated $23,000 to a victim in the Cayman Islands who was scammed in an international romance scam allegedly involving a Nigerian suspect.

Feb 6 • 17:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police arrests 5 Brazilians deported from the USA; wanted by Interpol and a fugitive from the January 8 attacks among those arrested

The Federal Police arrested five Brazilians deported from the United States at Belo Horizonte International Airport, with several having outstanding warrants and one being wanted for involvement in the January 8 attacks.

Feb 6 • 13:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Amnesty law in Venezuela should include those accused of 'treason against the homeland' and cancel Interpol alerts

The Venezuelan Parliament is debating an amnesty bill that would cover those accused of treason, terrorism, and incitement of hatred, primarily aimed at political prisoners, and would also facilitate their return by canceling Interpol alerts.

Feb 5 • 18:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple responsible for orphanage and wanted by Interpol for sexual crimes against vulnerable people arrested in Greater BH

A couple responsible for an orphanage and wanted by Interpol for alleged sexual crimes against vulnerable individuals was arrested in Matozinhos, in the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte.

Feb 5 • 00:42 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

He had house arrest for the robbery at a bank in Uruguay, broke the ankle bracelet, and crossed to hide in Argentina: he was arrested in Avellaneda

Alberto Javier Casanova, an Argentine wanted for bank robbery in Uruguay, broke his house arrest ankle monitor, fled to Argentina, and was captured in Sarandí while awaiting extradition.

Feb 4 • 22:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Hotel Punkaharju sold, buyer is businessman Thomas Zilliacus previously wanted by Interpol

Finnish businessman Thomas Zilliacus has purchased Hotel Punkaharju and the associated Emperor's Villa from Estonian-American businessman Artur Karaman, marking the return of this culturally significant property to Finnish ownership.

Feb 3 • 10:42 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Ukrainian sought under Interpol red notice detained in Poland

A Ukrainian man, wanted for various crimes in Ukraine, was arrested in Poland after evading capture for nearly three years.

Feb 3 • 09:27 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Interpol seeks arrest of Indonesia oil tycoon over $17bn graft scandal

Interpol has issued a red notice for the arrest of Indonesian oil tycoon Mohammad Riza Chalid due to his alleged involvement in a $17 billion corruption scandal linked to state-owned Pertamina.

Feb 2 • 09:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

38-Year-Old Turk Wanted by Interpol Arrested in Attica, Convicted of Homicide

A 38-year-old Turkish man, previously convicted of homicide and other offenses, has been arrested in Attica by Greek authorities on an Interpol warrant.

Jan 14 • 09:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Fugitive with Interpol Red Notice arrested for drugs in Thessaloniki

A fugitive wanted under an Interpol Red Notice was arrested for drug-related offenses in Thessaloniki, along with two other individuals during a police operation.

Jan 12 • 19:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

A foreigner sought by Interpol for homicide was arrested in Thessaloniki

A 35-year-old foreigner sought by Interpol for homicide was arrested in Thessaloniki by migration police, following a Red Notice from the Turkish authorities for serious crimes.

Jan 10 • 11:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Salvadoran photojournalist arrested in Seville under international order issued by Bukele

Salvadoran photojournalist Diego Andrés Rosa Rosales was arrested in Seville due to an international arrest warrant issued by Nayib Bukele's government while he was awaiting asylum in Spain.

Jan 2 • 17:38 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Impersonated the Interpol police officer and snatched 500,000 from his victims - How he was uncovered by the Greek Police

A con artist posing as an Interpol officer swindled half a million euros from victims while promising to secure loans and investment approvals before disappearing with their money, only to be caught by the Greek Police after threats were made against those who tried to report him.

Dec 29 • 07:32 UTC

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