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🇫🇷 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Victim of femicide reported 10 police incidents and had two protective orders denied before being murdered by ex

Júlia Gabriela Bravin Trovão was murdered following a history of reported abuse, having filed 10 police reports against her ex-partner with inadequate judicial protection.

Feb 26 • 10:22 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 Mundo
National & Local

The Chief of the Municipal Police of Alcalá de Henares Resigns Amid Investigations for Workplace Harassment and Sexual Aggression Against an Officer and a Janitor

Luis Antonio Moreno Pascual, the chief of the Municipal Police of Alcalá de Henares, has resigned following judicial investigations into allegations of workplace harassment and sexual aggression.

Feb 25 • 13:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The leaders of the 'patriotic police' minimize their maneuvers against the Pujol in the trial

High-ranking police officials have downplayed their involvement in illicit operations against former Catalan president Jordi Pujol during a trial.

Feb 24 • 13:40 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
🇧🇷 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
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Kozani: 39-year-old arrested for illegally recording trial with her mobile phone

A 39-year-old woman was arrested in Kozani for illegally recording a criminal trial with her mobile phone during court proceedings.

Feb 21 • 12:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Prints show 'political core' of the CV consulting warrants with an employee of the Court of Justice of AM

Prints of conversations obtained by the Amazonas Civil Police reveal a political group linked to the Comando Vermelho exchanging confidential judicial information.

Feb 20 • 16:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Case Nery: STJ decrees new arrest of PMs suspected of forging confrontation in lawyer's death case

The Superior Court of Justice in Brazil has ordered the preventive detention of several military police officers suspected of fabricating a confrontation linked to the murder of lawyer Renato Nery.

Feb 18 • 15:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The harsh accusation against a former prosecutor in a trial against police for stealing drug shipments and inventing cases

Claudio Scapolan, a former prosecutor, is accused of being a key player in a criminal organization involved in drug theft and falsifying legal documents, though he has not yet been formally tried for his charges.

Feb 17 • 23:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Police 'framed innocent man for murder' as witnesses 'pressured into lying by detectives'

New evidence suggests that Omar Benguit, convicted of murder 23 years ago, was framed by police, with witnesses alleging they were coerced into false testimony against him.

Feb 16 • 13:11 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

After the murder of Shoaib Kidwai, lawyers halted work and gave police a 48-hour ultimatum

Following the murder of lawyer Shoaib Kidwai in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, lawyers have boycotted judicial work and demanded action from the police within 48 hours.

Feb 16 • 10:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

How does the police case proceed involving the officer who hit a thief in Quilmes?

The judicial situation of a police officer who was involved in a hit-and-run incident with a thief in Quilmes is under review following the thief's condition worsening after the accident.

Feb 14 • 22:06 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Consolidation of Arrest Warrant Examination on Holidays and Nights to Tokyo and Osaka Courts Online

Japan's Supreme Court plans to streamline the examination of arrest warrants requested by police during holidays and nights to be handled online by courts in Tokyo and Osaka.

Feb 14 • 21:00 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A judicial warehouse burned down in the Federal Police premises in Barracas

A fire broke out at a Federal Police site in Barracas, Buenos Aires, damaging several vehicles but resulting in no reported injuries or evacuations.

Feb 13 • 22:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Delegates Want to Change the Law to Request the Suspicions of Authorities and Cite the Master Case

Federal Police delegates in Brazil are seeking legal amendments to allow them to request the disqualification of authorities involved in a high-profile case.

Feb 13 • 21:00 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Partial Conviction of the Former High Police Official Became Final

The Supreme Court has finalized the conviction of former police official Kaupo Martihhin related to state secrets crimes and embezzlement, while the most serious economic crime charge will be reviewed again by the circuit court.

Feb 13 • 10:28 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pressure Mounts for Suspicions Regarding Toffoli's Reporting in Master Case at STF; Understand What It Is

A Federal Police report linking Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli to evidence from banker Daniel Vorcaro has heightened calls for questioning Toffoli's impartiality in the Master bank case.

Feb 12 • 21:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Death Sentence Requested’ Coup Leader Yoon Seok-youl, ‘Fateful Time’ at 3 PM on 19th

The first trial verdict for former President Yoon Seok-youl and other key military and police officials involved in a coup is set for the 19th, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty for Yoon.

Feb 12 • 20:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of harassment against woman in pre-Carnival of Salvador is prohibited from attending circuits

A 46-year-old man suspected of sexually harassing a woman during the pre-Carnival festivities in Salvador has been legally barred from attending the events following a judicial decision.

Feb 12 • 15:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Kanpur Lamborghini Case: Accused Shivam Mishra Granted Bail, Released on INR 20,000 Bond

Shivam Mishra, accused in the high-profile Kanpur Lamborghini accident case, has been granted bail by the court, which dismissed the police's request for a 14-day judicial remand.

Feb 12 • 10:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PF cites law on indications of crimes committed by magistrates when delivering report to STF on Vorcaro's phone

The Federal Police of Brazil reported to the Supreme Federal Court regarding suspicious activities related to magistrates after examining Daniel Vorcaro's phone.

Feb 12 • 00:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Journal Anhanguera 2nd Edition TO of Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The article discusses various criminal and political events, including police operations, political polling, and judicial actions regarding corruption and public safety in Brazil.

Feb 12 • 00:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice acquits six accused of drug trafficking after seizure of 196 kg of cocaine at the Port of Santos

Six men accused of drug trafficking were acquitted by a court in Santos, Brazil, after police found 196 kg of cocaine with insufficient evidence to confirm their involvement in the drug operation.

Feb 11 • 23:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

More than 300 police officers raid a block of the Penitentiary to seize cell phones due to 'urgent action'

A major police operation involving 360 officers took place at the Litoral Penitentiary in Ecuador to obtain cell phones as part of an urgent judicial measure.

Feb 11 • 16:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

STF nullifies case against former secretary Allan Turnowski; case will be judged by the Special Body of the TJ

The Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil annulled the criminal proceedings against former Civil Police Secretary Allan Turnowski, declaring the previous jurisdiction incompetent.

Feb 11 • 14:57 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Top cop raises concerns about sentences for people who assault officers

South Australia's police chief is questioning the leniency of a suspended sentence given to a woman who assaulted a police officer with a glass bottle, raising issues about judicial penalties for assaults on law enforcement.

Feb 11 • 02:27 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
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Central African Republic: A policeman arrested after the escape of rebel leader Nourd Gregaza found dead

The body of a policeman involved in the investigation of a rebel leader's escape has been discovered, raising concerns over judicial transparency and police conduct.

Feb 8 • 04:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

CNJ will investigate the transfer of R$ 2.8 billion from TJ-MA to Banco de Brasília

The National Justice Corregedoria will investigate the transfer of R$ 2.8 billion in judicial deposits from the Maranhão Court of Justice to the Banco de Brasília amid concerns about the bank being under Federal Police investigation.

Feb 6 • 21:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

In detail: what happened today with the Argentine woman arrested for racist gestures in Brazil

A Brazilian court ordered the transfer of Argentine lawyer Agostina Páez to a police facility following her involvement in a judicial case related to offensive gestures made outside a bar.

Feb 6 • 20:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation against fraudulent court orders targets unauthorized access to a penal police officer's credentials in MG

An operation is combating a fraudulent scheme involving the insertion of arrest warrants into judicial systems, with investigators focusing on unauthorized access to a penal police officer's credentials in Minas Gerais, conducting searches in Goiás and the Federal District.

Feb 5 • 16:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Daily summary of JN: Toffoli and Moraes comment on the judges' code of conduct; investigations into dogs Orelha and Caramelo are completed

Supreme Court ministers discussed ethical conduct with Toffoli advocating judicial self-restraint and Moraes condemning the demonization of judges' lectures, while police investigations related to organized crime and missing children continue in various states.

Feb 5 • 00:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation arrests five people and fulfills 45 warrants against trafficking and homicides in Alagoas

Five individuals were arrested and 45 judicial warrants executed during Operation Criminal Triad, aimed at a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and homicides in Alagoas.

Feb 4 • 20:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The historical police union requests the dismissal of the chief of the judicial police in Pamplona for the 'deletion' of evidence in two rapes

The historical police union has called for the dismissal of the chief of judicial police in Pamplona following a firm ruling by the European Court of Human Rights condemning Spain for systematic evidence manipulation in two rape cases.

Feb 3 • 11:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The head of the judicial police of Pamplona deleted the hard drive of an investigation into chemical submission despite the judge's order to preserve it

Nuria Mazo, the commissioner of the judicial police in Pamplona, deleted the hard drive of a chemical submission investigation despite receiving a court order to preserve the evidence.

Jan 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Police officer wounded by bullet during raid on a drug den in Leganés after another officer shot a dangerous dog

A 35-year-old National Police officer was shot in the ankle during a police operation against an occupied drug den in Leganés, Madrid, when a colleague fired at a dangerous dog attacking him during the judicial search.

Jan 11 • 23:08 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The Government admits that it cannot illegalize the neonazis of Núcleo Nacional without a judicial resolution

The Spanish government acknowledges that it cannot prohibit the neonazi group Núcleo Nacional without a court ruling, amid tensions following their presence in Catalonia, which led to protests and injuries among police.

Jan 11 • 10:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The suffocated child, the mother’s murder, the dismemberment. "I have a clear conscience"

A woman in Genoa presents herself to the police during lockdown, claiming she dismembered her mother after a suicide, revealing a complex judicial story of her conviction for double murder.

Jan 8 • 06:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Marseille: the court incompetent to judge seven police officers in a Corsican case

The Marseille court declared itself incompetent to judge seven police officers, including the former head of the Corsican judicial police, for breaching the secrecy of an investigation concerning the detention of a prominent member of Corsican organized crime.

Jan 7 • 09:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

This is how Nicolás Maduro was transferred from prison to the federal court in New York where he will appear before the judge

The deposed president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, was transferred under heavy police presence to a federal court in New York for his upcoming appearance before a judge.

Jan 5 • 13:33 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Sexual violence against girls in Brazil, fugitive arrested in Turin

Italian police arrested a 41-year-old naturalized Brazilian fugitive wanted internationally for sexual violence against minors in Brazil, following a request from Brazilian judicial authorities.

Jan 5 • 10:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Milei decrees that intelligence agents can make arrests without judicial orders

Argentine President Javier Milei has issued a decree reforming the intelligence system, granting agents greater power to arrest individuals without judicial approval, leading to concerns about the establishment of a 'secret police.'

Jan 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

An Argentine judge declares Milei's repressive protocol null and void

An Argentine judge has declared null and void the 'anti-blockade' protocol of the Ministry of Security that justified police violence during protests, following claims from various organizations.

Dec 30 • 06:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Civil Guard finds the body of a man in an irrigation canal in Isla Mayor

The Civil Guard discovered the lifeless body of a middle-aged man trapped in a cane field within the Sevillian municipality of Isla Mayor, prompting an investigation by the judicial police of Mairena del Aljarafe.

Dec 27 • 18:23 UTC

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