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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How councils coerce homeless people into eviction

A Supreme Court case exposes how councils in Queensland use intimidation tactics to forcibly evict homeless individuals from public land.

Mar 22 • 19:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

British-Iranians in UK report safety concerns to authorities amid Iran war

Iranian expatriates in the UK are raising safety concerns to local authorities due to a rise in intimidation and harassment linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Mar 22 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Father of Henry Borel reports intimidation attempts ahead of trial in Rio

Leniel Borel, father of Henry Borel Medeiros, reports intimidation as the trial concerning his son's death approaches.

Mar 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Members of criminal faction convicted for charging 'water fee' from merchants in MT

Two members of a criminal faction were convicted of extorting merchants by charging an illegal 'water fee' in Brazil's Mato Grosso state, reportedly collecting over R$ 1.5 million through intimidation tactics.

Mar 20 • 20:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for rape threatened victim's mother to prevent denunciation: 'your daughter's reputation will be burned'

A 57-year-old man was arrested in São Francisco do Glória, Brazil, for allegedly sexually abusing his 17-year-old stepdaughter and attempting to intimidate her mother to prevent her from reporting the abuse.

Mar 20 • 08:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Removed judges attempted to intimidate magistrates and the press

The National Justice Council of Brazil has suspended Judge Carlos Henrique Abrão for 180 days due to allegations of pressuring colleagues and intimidating journalists.

Mar 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: Facing a 'Severe Islamist Threat', an LR Candidate from Colombes Put Under Police Protection

A candidate from the LR party in Colombes, facing significant threats and social media intimidation after sharing a controversial cartoon, has been placed under police protection as tensions rise ahead of the 2026 municipal elections.

Mar 19 • 13:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A massive coup is brewing behind the scenes - now a blow has been dealt to the intimidation

A Finnish MP accuses a fellow politician of scaring the public regarding EU budget conditions.

Mar 18 • 08:44 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Citizens 'Pressured to Support' Constitutional Amendment Bill

A human rights watchdog in Zimbabwe reports increasing intimidation and violence surrounding public discussions about the Constitutional Amendment Bill, undermining democratic participation.

Mar 17 • 06:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Embarrassment and intimidation: see details of the collective rape accusation against Vasco-AC players

Five players from the Brazilian football club Vasco da Gama (Vasco-AC) are facing serious allegations of collective rape after reportedly abusing two women in their accommodation following a Carnival party.

Mar 16 • 13:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Concerns Over Judicial Intimidation from 'Distortion of Law' Offense... Supreme Court to Create Task Force for Criminal Trial Protection and Support

The South Korean Supreme Court announced the establishment of a task force to address concerns regarding judicial intimidation related to the newly introduced 'distortion of law' offense.

Mar 16 • 08:45 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Some Iranian soccer players granted asylum by Australia chose to return home, local official says

Three of the six Iranian women soccer players who sought asylum in Australia have decided to return to Iran due to intimidation from the regime, according to a local official.

Mar 14 • 20:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

New York lawyer linked to Trump pardon charged with attempted extortion

A New York lawyer associated with a Trump pardon has been charged with attempted extortion involving threats towards a former client and his son.

Mar 14 • 18:15 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Defense: Oslo Police Proposes to Drop Case on Possible Witness Intimidation

Oslo Police have suggested dropping a case regarding alleged witness intimidation in the trial against Marius Borg Høiby, citing no evidence of a crime.

Mar 13 • 14:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Summary Trial

The article discusses the fear and intimidation felt by Italians regarding the judiciary and media influence on voting decisions.

Mar 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young man investigated for impersonating a judge to intimidate man in João Pessoa

A 19-year-old is being investigated for impersonating a judge by sending false legal summons via email to intimidate a man over an online game dispute.

Mar 13 • 10:31 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Danger for Athletes: The Human as a Bet

Pro athletes face increasing threats from gamblers, with incidents of intimidation and harassment rising, highlighting a serious issue in sports betting.

Mar 13 • 08:09 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Bobi Wine Alleges Security Raid On Aide's Home, Wife Abducted

Bobi Wine claims that security forces raided the home of his aide and abducted his wife as part of intimidation tactics against opposition members.

Mar 13 • 05:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Badaun Incident: Rowdy Contractor, Blacklisted by Company, Violent Play After FIR

In Badaun, a former vendor retaliated against being blacklisted by shooting two senior officials, illustrating the dire consequences of unchecked intimidation and previous threats that were ignored by authorities.

Mar 13 • 04:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judge in Manabí Receives Death Threat: Association of Magistrates Rejects Intimidation

A judge in Manabí, Ecuador, received a death threat, which has prompted a strong condemnation from the magistrates' association.

Mar 12 • 22:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bariloche: the mayor banned street vending and activities of windshield cleaners, street performers, and jugglers without authorization

The mayor of Bariloche has banned street vending and the activities of windshield cleaners, jugglers, and informal workers without authorization, citing disturbances and intimidation issues raised by residents.

Mar 12 • 21:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mayor of Durán alerts of new threats to former official proposed for new position

The Mayor of Durán, Luis Chonillo, has reported renewed threats against former vice-mayor Jessika Solís after her proposal for a new position.

Mar 12 • 20:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Members of Netza Yehuda were deployed in the area, and within days entire communities fled their homes

Israeli military actions accompanied by settler intimidation have caused entire communities in the Jordan Valley to flee their homes under threat.

Mar 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Former CBC host says he was silenced, bullied and intimidated by senior leadership

Former CBC journalist Travis Dhanraj alleges he faced bullying and intimidation from senior leadership at the broadcaster, calling for a cultural change.

Mar 10 • 19:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

President of TV Republika alarmed about 'very serious signals of an attack on the station'. 'They are afraid of us'

The president of TV Republika raised concerns about increased threats and attacks against the station, citing attempts to disrupt broadcasts and intimidate advertisers.

Mar 10 • 17:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lawyer arrested suspected of intimidating judge also investigated for illegally arresting officials in PI, says delegate

Lawyer Jonatã Timóteo Brandão Lima was arrested for allegedly intimidating a judge and is being investigated for illegally detaining public officials in Piauí, Brazil.

Mar 10 • 16:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

OAB-RJ says it disapproves of coercion after complaint from lawyer against father of rape suspect

The OAB-RJ disapproves of any attempts at coercion or intimidation against lawyers following allegations made by a lawyer against the father of a suspect in a collective rape case.

Mar 10 • 13:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lawyer arrested suspected of intimidation and attempted interference in legal processes in Northern Piauí

A lawyer in Parnaíba, Piauí, was arrested on suspicion of intimidation and attempted interference in judicial processes during a police operation.

Mar 10 • 12:12 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Violence and Intimidation Against Opponents of Presidential Term Extension

Zimbabwean authorities are intensifying repression against critics of a constitutional amendment that would extend President Mnangagwa's term, facing widespread opposition from pro-democracy groups.

Mar 10 • 10:13 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Family in the Woods: “Inspection without reason, that of the ministry is intimidation”

A family in the woods claims that a recent inspection by the ministry was baseless and serves as an intimidation tactic.

Mar 10 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Katie Price and husband Lee Andrews 'sent degrading video to his ex-fiancée'

Katie Price and her husband Lee Andrews are accused by his ex-fiancée of sending her a degrading video over WhatsApp intended to intimidate her.

Mar 5 • 19:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Understanding in 5 points the arrest of Daniel Vorcaro and the new phase of Operation Compliance Zero

Daniel Vorcaro has been arrested as part of a new phase of Operation Compliance Zero, targeting intimidation related to investigations into Banco Master.

Mar 5 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Podcast explains new discoveries by the Federal Police about Daniel Vorcaro

Former banker Daniel Vorcaro was arrested again on corruption, intimidation, and money laundering charges in a new phase of Operation Compliance Zero.

Mar 5 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Master's Jagunços Highlight the Severity of the Scandal

New evidence suggests that the Master Bank scandal involved not only massive fraud but also a clandestine operation focused on intimidating the press and dissenters.

Mar 5 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

The mafia that had a bank, Master, disappeared with the money and bought the Republic

The Master Bank served as a front for a mafia led by Daniel Vorcaro, who is accused of corruption, intimidation, and misappropriation of billions.

Mar 4 • 19:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What you need to know about the arrest of Daniel Vorcaro and the collapse of Banco Master

Daniel Vorcaro, the banker and controller of Banco Master, has been arrested amid investigations into fraud, public corruption, and the use of intimidation methods involving private militias.

Mar 4 • 16:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

See Who's Who in 'The Group' of Daniel Vorcaro, Arrested this Wednesday (4)

The Brazilian Supreme Court authorized a new phase of Operation Compliance Zero, leading to the arrest of Daniel Vorcaro, who allegedly led an intimidation and surveillance group against his adversaries.

Mar 4 • 16:29 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Nurses and technicians at Monaldi: 'From Oppido, aggression and humiliation in the operating room'

A letter from the nursing and technical staff at Monaldi hospital highlights a culture of mistrust and intimidation fostered by Guido Oppido regarding a pediatric cardiac surgery case.

Mar 4 • 16:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Entities condemn plan to attack journalist and speak of an attack on the rule of law

Brazilian press associations have condemned a plan to attack journalist Lauro Jardim, highlighting concerns over the rule of law and freedom of expression.

Mar 4 • 16:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Who is the 'Sicario' pointed out by the Federal Police as the executor of 'violent practices' in Daniel Vorcaro's organization

The Federal Police identify Luiz Phillipi Machado de Moraes Mourão, known as 'Sicario', as a key operative in Daniel Vorcaro's criminal organization, engaged in monitoring and intimidation.

Mar 4 • 15:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro's Gang Operated Like the Mafia

Revelations from the latest phase of Operation Compliance Zero show that Daniel Vorcaro's criminal organization operated like a mafia, involving corruption and intimidation.

Mar 4 • 15:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Cadastre without intimidation. A reform that will organize the real estate market in Poland

A proposed cadastral tax reform in Poland could enhance the fairness of the tax system and curb artificially inflated investment demand, according to economist Adam Czerniak.

Mar 4 • 13:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Messages reveal Vorcaro's orders to 'crush' employee, intimidate staff, and assault journalist Lauro Jardim

WhatsApp messages obtained by the Federal Police in Brazil reveal that banker Daniel Vorcaro ordered threats and intimidation against employees, a domestic worker, and journalist Lauro Jardim as part of an investigation into financial fraud and private militia activities.

Mar 4 • 13:38 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Fear in Office: How Hate and Incitement Burden Mayors

The upcoming elections in Germany reveal a troubling trend of increased violence and intimidation against local politicians, highlighting concerns for their safety and mental well-being.

Mar 4 • 13:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'The Group': Who's Who in the Group Investigated for Threats that Led to the New Arrest of Vorcaro

Brazilian banker Daniel Vorcaro was arrested again in connection with an organized crime group involved in intimidation and financial misconduct.

Mar 4 • 12:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Break all the teeth in a robbery': Daniel Vorcaro's WhatsApp messages expose threats against opponents

Daniel Vorcaro, a banker in Brazil, has been arrested again for leading a financial fraud scheme and using a private militia to intimidate critics, as revealed by incriminating WhatsApp messages.

Mar 4 • 11:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Messages on Vorcaro's cell mention robbery plan to intimidate journalist

Messages found on the cell phone of Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, suggest a planned robbery intended to intimidate a journalist, prompting his preventive arrest by Brazilian authorities.

Mar 4 • 11:19 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: PS Omollo Warns Against Political Violence Across Kenya

Kenya's Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has warned against political violence and intimidation, emphasizing the need for peace amid increasing political activity.

Mar 2 • 07:04 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Atiku Breaks Silence On Fintiri's Defection, Says It's Evidence of Pressure, Intimidation

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar attributes the recent defection of Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri to pressure and intimidation from the ruling APC, disputing any notion of strength within the party.

Mar 2 • 05:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Executors of ‘revenge outsourcing’ arrested one after another… tracing the Telegram organization

Multiple individuals connected to a revenge outsourcing group have been arrested in South Korea for committing acts of vandalism and intimidation directed by their superiors via Telegram.

Mar 2 • 05:16 UTC

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