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🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The investigation of Adamuz clarifies for the judge what Adif did with the evidence regarding the rail

The investigation into the Adamuz railway accident reveals improper handling of evidence by Adif, prompting judicial concerns over the collection of rail segments.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police requests investigation against governor of Espírito Santo for messages exchanged with Macário Neto, arrested for selling rulings

The Federal Police of Brazil has initiated an investigation against Espírito Santo Governor Renato Casagrande over WhatsApp messages exchanged with a judge currently imprisoned for selling judicial rulings.

Feb 27 • 16:55 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Shahin and those dealings with Hannoun & Co. The evidence from Viminale ignored by the judges

A new name, Mohamad Shahin, emerges in the Genoa prosecutor's investigation into Hamas's network in Italy, raising questions about judicial decisions regarding his expulsion.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The AFA paid at least $300 million to the company that is listed as the owner of the Pilar mansion

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has been linked to a payment of at least $300 million to a company owning a mansion in Pilar, a situation revealed during a judicial investigation.

Feb 26 • 23:56 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: The judge Siliņeviča, who is being prosecuted for fraud and is suspended, continues to work in the justice sector

Judge Siliņeviča, currently under investigation for fraud, continues to serve in a different capacity within the justice system despite her suspension.

Feb 26 • 20:09 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Burnt Houses, Gunfire: An Investigation Opened in Lyon After the Release of Violent Videos on Snapchat

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.

Feb 26 • 11:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

They Took Him from Home and Did an Encounter... Family Accuses in the Death of 19-Year-Old Youth

The family of a 19-year-old in Punjab accuses police of a fake encounter that resulted in his death, demanding a judicial investigation into the matter.

Feb 26 • 01:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Argentine football on strike: clubs and referees halt week 9 amid allegations and political criticism

Argentine football has come to a standstill as clubs and referees announce a total strike over judicial accusations against the Argentine Football Association.

Feb 25 • 21:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Council of the Judiciary deepened the investigation into the federal judge of Rosario Gastón Salmain

The Council of the Judiciary of Argentina has intensified its investigation into federal judge Gastón Salmain, accused of corruption, while also postponing decisions regarding another judge facing accusations of antisemitism.

Feb 25 • 18:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Currency Loop": Justice ordered 30 raids, one of them at a former associate of Sur Finanzas

Justice in Argentina has ordered 30 raids, including one at the home of a former associate of Sur Finanzas, in an investigation into alleged illicit currency exchange operations known as 'currency loop'.

Feb 25 • 00:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The shadow of nullity looms over the investigation by the judge investigating the DANA

Concerns about the potential nullification of a judicial investigation regarding a deadly DANA event in Valencia arise due to alleged conflicts of interest involving the presiding judge and her husband.

Feb 24 • 21:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Hakimi on trial for rape

Achraf Hakimi has been referred to trial for rape following a three-year judicial investigation.

Feb 24 • 18:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Nisman Case: Former Prosecutor Viviana Fein Declares and Says She Will 'Never' Admit Fault for Irregularities in the Investigation

Former prosecutor Viviana Fein described the investigation into Alberto Nisman’s death as a 'failure' and asserted she will not take responsibility for alleged irregularities.

Feb 24 • 17:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Victims of the storm file a lawsuit against the judge in Catarroja and request nullification of the proceedings due to her husband's intervention

Victims of a storm in Catarroja have filed a lawsuit against Judge Nuria Ruiz Tobarra, demanding the nullification of the investigation due to alleged improper intervention by her husband.

Feb 24 • 13:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Adif's response to the judge's warnings for removing material from the Adamuz accident site without permission: 'It would have ended up in a landfill'

Adif claims it removed material from the Adamuz train accident site to preserve evidence and prevent it from being discarded, despite doing so without judicial permission.

Feb 24 • 13:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The judge in the Dana takes the first step to indict Carlos Mazón

A judge in Valencia has initiated legal proceedings to investigate former president Carlos Mazón for his alleged responsibilities in the 230 fatalities caused by a storm in October 2024.

Feb 24 • 12:38 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What was missing: Tapia and Toviggino now demand immunity

Claudio Tapia and Pablo Toviggino from AFA are seeking immunity to evade judicial investigation for tax evasion and threaten to stop football activities if their indictments are not canceled.

Feb 24 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Suspend Date 9": what does the AFA statement say

The AFA has decided to suspend the ninth round of the tournament Apertura and all ascending categories due to a judicial investigation into its officials.

Feb 23 • 21:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Adif took materials from the Adamuz accident before the judicial inspection finished

Adif removed materials from the site of the train accident in Adamuz, Córdoba, where 46 people died, prior to the completion of the judicial investigation.

Feb 23 • 20:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The man who believed he was the owner of the National Police

A judicial investigation into the Deputy Operational Director of the National Police reveals years of unchecked power and authoritarian control within the institution.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

PP and Vox mix in the commission of Les Corts the families of the deceased with agitators of hoaxes and skeptics of the judicial process

The PP and Vox parties in Spain are under scrutiny for their mixed handling of testimonies from the families of tragedy victims and dubious figures during a parliamentary investigation.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

AFAgate: a judge celebrated his birthday in the estate attributed to Toviggino, and now he must resolve in that case

A judge involved in the AFAgate investigation celebrated his birthday at a property linked to the case he is now examining.

Feb 22 • 05:59 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Madagascar: Augustin Andriamananoro, former minister and close associate of Andry Rajoelina, under investigation by justice

Augustin Andriamananoro, a former minister and ally of ex-president Andry Rajoelina, is under judicial investigation for actions that allegedly threaten state security.

Feb 22 • 02:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fake lawyer arrested in operation was a parliamentary assistant and mediated leakage of confidential data from TJ-AM, police say

Lucila Meireles Costa, arrested in Brazil for allegedly posing as a lawyer and facilitating the corruption of justice officials to leak confidential data, is connected to a larger investigation involving organized crime.

Feb 21 • 17:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Epstein files place renewed attention on US authorities’ failure to stop him

The release of Jeffrey Epstein files by the Department of Justice highlights earlier failures of US authorities to act on allegations against him, raising questions about the timeline of investigations and prosecutions related to his crimes.

Feb 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Moraes is not impartial in the investigation of confidentiality violations

Minister Alexandre de Moraes is deemed lacking in impartiality regarding the investigation into the alleged breach of confidentiality of Supreme Court judges and their families due to potential conflicts of interest.

Feb 21 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Investigation of Pitty, the numerologist for alleged fraud and manipulation of vulnerable clients

Numerologist Verónica Asad, known as Pitty, is under judicial investigation for allegedly exploiting vulnerable individuals for personal gain, following a ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice in Argentina.

Feb 20 • 23:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Banco Master: CNJ demands explanations from the Paraíba Court of Justice about judicial deposits of R$ 2.6 billion to BRB

The National Justice Council (CNJ) has demanded that the Paraíba Court of Justice explain a judicial deposit of R$ 2.6 billion made to Banco BRB as part of an ongoing investigation.

Feb 20 • 19:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anniversaries of February 22

This article highlights significant events that took place on February 22, including the 14th anniversary of the Once train tragedy.

Feb 20 • 18:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Enrichment and money laundering: a setback for Insaurralde in his attempt to use a decree from Milei to avoid investigation by the UIF

Former mayor Martín Insaurralde received a judicial setback in his case involving alleged illicit enrichment and money laundering after a court rejected his attempt to remove the Financial Information Unit from his case.

Feb 19 • 20:37 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Investigations in France and Britain Expand into Jeffrey Epstein's Activities

Judicial authorities in France and Britain are intensifying their investigations into the activities of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein based on newly released documents from the U.S. government.

Feb 18 • 13:32 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

To Vima Today: What Justice is Investigating for Panagopoulos, the Next Steps

Greek Justice is investigating GSEE President Giannis Panagopoulos for potential misuse of state and European funds.

Feb 18 • 03:34 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: the three student leaders maintained in detention by the return of the parquet

Three student leaders in Senegal remain in detention pending judicial proceedings after their arrest related to violent events at the University Cheikh Anta Diop in Dakar.

Feb 16 • 22:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Albania: Rama's 'Protective Veil' for His Ministers Against Judicial Authority

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced plans to alter the law to shield ministers from suspension while under criminal investigation, provoking opposition accusations of undermining judicial independence.

Feb 16 • 15:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

BBC: Wrong person in prison for 23 years for the murder of a student? The false testimonies and the videos that 'vanished'

A BBC Panorama investigation raises serious questions about judicial errors and deliberate evidence tampering in the case of Omar Bengit, who has spent 23 years in prison for the 2002 murder of South Korean student Jeong Ok-sin in Bournemouth.

Feb 16 • 10:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Julio Martínez, the businessman who arrived at Plus Ultra as a "fixer" due to his contacts in Venezuela

Julio Martínez is under judicial investigation for his role as a fixer for Plus Ultra airline, leveraging his connections with the Venezuelan government to secure a controversial financial rescue.

Feb 16 • 04:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Judicial Sexual Scandal: A Story of Power, Fear, and 90 Signatures

A disturbing investigation into allegations of sexual harassment involving a judge at the Regional Court in Ostrava reveals a culture of misconduct within Czech judicial institutions.

Feb 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Fabrice Aidan, Frédéric Chaslin, Daniel Siad... French justice takes hold of the Epstein case by appointing magistrates

French judicial authorities are investigating potential infractions linked to French citizens in connection with the Epstein case.

Feb 14 • 18:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

‘May the Federal Police continue their excellent work,’ says reader

Readers express support for the Brazilian Federal Police in their investigation of Supreme Court judges.

Feb 14 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PF becomes the target of ministers in meeting that sealed Toffoli's exit

A meeting of Supreme Court ministers in Brazil resulted in significant criticism of the Federal Police's actions as Dias Toffoli stepped down from his case, suggesting a deeper investigation into Supreme Court officials.

Feb 13 • 20:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Toffoli's Suspicions Could Annul His Actions in the Master Case; STF Opted for Another Solution

The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil has redistributed the investigation into the Master Bank case from Minister Toffoli to Minister André Mendonça after Toffoli stepped down amid suspicions regarding his impartiality.

Feb 13 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ministers of the STF criticize the Federal Police for investigating Toffoli without judicial authorization

Ministers of Brazil's STF have criticized the Federal Police for investigating Minister Dias Toffoli without proper judicial authorization, leading to his withdrawal from a key case.

Feb 13 • 00:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Commission investigating the Adamuz accident invites the European Railway Agency to participate in the investigation

The investigation into the Adamuz train accident has invited the European Railway Agency to join due to ongoing judicial restrictions.

Feb 12 • 18:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Investigation of 'Rzeczpospolita': The Great Fraudster Wojciech R. How a Kraków Businessman Destroys the Lives of Millionaires

Wojciech R., a businessman from Kraków, has been released from prison due to health concerns after serving just four months, raising questions about the judicial process surrounding his early release.

Feb 12 • 03:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marco Buzzi, minister accused of sexual harassment, earned R$ 750 thousand gross in 4 months

Minister Marco Buzzi, under investigation for sexual harassment, received over R$ 750,000 gross in just four months in 2025, exceeding the constitutional salary cap.

Feb 11 • 21:20 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Epstein and his "recruiters" of young girls in Paris: six years after a failed investigation, French justice faces a sprawling case

The French judicial system is facing renewed scrutiny over its handling of the Epstein case, particularly regarding the involvement of Jean-Luc Brunel and allegations of sex trafficking.

Feb 11 • 15:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Adamuz case commission meets to outline its report

The investigation committee into the Adamuz train accident is preparing to finalize its report while awaiting judicial approval to review crucial evidence.

Feb 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judge orders preventive detention for the three members of Los Lobos linked to the Magnicidio FV case; the fiscal instruction period is extended for 30 more days

A judge in Ecuador has ordered preventive detention for three individuals linked to the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, amidst an ongoing investigation into the case.

Feb 10 • 18:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fraud of millions with a judge in Himachal Pradesh, the temptation to double the money turned out to be heavy

A judicial officer in Himachal Pradesh was defrauded of 600,000 rupees through a fraudulent online investment scheme that promised high returns.

Feb 10 • 17:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'We need you to act with transparency': Marcela Aguiñaga on the arrest of Aquiles Alvarez

Marcela Aguiñaga, the prefect of Guayas, calls for judicial transparency following the arrest of Guayaquil's mayor Aquiles Alvarez amid an organized crime investigation.

Feb 10 • 16:40 UTC

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