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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

66 stolen cell phones recovered at Montúfar shopping center

The National Police arrested two suspected thieves involved in the receipt and theft of mobile phones at the Montúfar Shopping Center in Quito, Ecuador, recovering 66 stolen devices.

Mar 21 • 16:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation Rastreio: police targets bank fraud with stolen cell phones

The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro has initiated a new phase of Operation Rastreio, focusing on a criminal group involved in bank fraud using stolen mobile phones.

Mar 16 • 09:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Martin Lewis tells iPhone and Android users 'type 5 digit code and screen grab result'

Martin Lewis advises mobile users to implement a five-digit security code to protect their accounts from theft after his appearance on ITV's This Morning.

Mar 14 • 07:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Gang Arrives by Flight to Steal in Indore... The Story Will Shock You

A gang flew to Indore to steal mobile phones and jewelry during the Rang Panchami celebrations, leading to the arrest of 20 suspects by local police and the crime branch.

Mar 11 • 09:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

A Thief for His Girlfriend, Stole Mobile Phones Worth 1 Million for Her Demands

A young man in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, stole mobile phones worth 1 million rupees to fulfill his girlfriend's demands, even taking coins from a piggy bank.

Mar 7 • 16:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Alytaus police are looking for a man who may help uncover the circumstances of a phone theft

Alytaus police are searching for a man who may have significant information regarding the theft of a Samsung Galaxy mobile phone.

Mar 5 • 09:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police of Maranhão recovers 150 cell phones in new phase of the My Phone Back program

The Civil Police of Maranhão has recovered 150 stolen cell phones in a recent operation under the My Phone Back program, which aims to combat mobile phone theft in the state.

Feb 28 • 11:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alto Tietê has nearly 33 mobile phones stolen or robbed per day in 2025

In 2025, the Alto Tietê region reported an average of 33 mobile phones stolen or robbed each day, marking a 9.4% decrease from the previous year.

Feb 27 • 10:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Serious Warning About Mobile Authentication Misuse: "The Trick Is That..."

A warning has been issued about the potential misuse of mobile authentication in Finland, highlighting the risks of identity theft and fraud.

Feb 23 • 12:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

MPs demand compulsory kill switch for stolen phones to deter thieves

UK MPs are pushing for mandatory kill switches on stolen phones to prevent thefts and incapacitate stolen devices.

Feb 21 • 13:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Murder committed with a knife during a mobile theft in Delhi, one person in serious condition

A mobile theft attempt in Delhi turned fatal when two assailants attacked two individuals, leading to the death of one and serious injury of the other.

Feb 20 • 14:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Job is Done': Evidence Leads Police to Suspect in Jewelry Theft in the South Zone of SP

Police have arrested Igor Jesus Matos, 29, suspected of stealing over R$ 1 million worth of jewelry in São Paulo, based on evidence found on his mobile phone.

Feb 19 • 21:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Police Officers Caught Stealing Mobiles from Showroom; Video

Two police officers in Jaunpur were caught stealing mobile phones from a showroom, an incident recorded on CCTV and stirring public outrage.

Feb 12 • 02:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Owner is arrested with 15 stolen cell phones in a store in downtown Feira de Santana

A cell phone store owner was arrested after police discovered 15 stolen mobile phones at his store in downtown Feira de Santana, Brazil.

Feb 11 • 15:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Police Officers Suspended for Stealing Mobile Phones Captured on CCTV

Two police officers in India were suspended after being caught on CCTV stealing mobile phones from a store.

Feb 11 • 13:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'They are not even ashamed', shop owner erupted against mobile thief policemen in Jaunpur

A shop owner in Jaunpur expressed outrage over two policemen who stole mobile phones from his store, emphasizing their shamelessness despite being law enforcement officers.

Feb 11 • 10:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Delhi: Accused of Stealing Mobile from Dying Youth Arrested

Two men have been arrested for stealing a mobile phone from a young man who was dying on the street in Delhi's Vikaspuri area.

Feb 10 • 16:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Is your data safe on your mobile? Amit Shah issues this major alert on cyber threats

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has raised alarms about cybersecurity and fraud, emphasizing that cyber crimes have escalated to a national security issue in India.

Feb 10 • 15:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Police officers stole a mobile phone

A report reveals that police officers have been accused of stealing a mobile phone.

Feb 10 • 15:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Mobile Thieves Police: Enter the Shop, Steal Phone

Two police officers in Jaunpur, India, were caught on CCTV stealing a mobile phone from a showroom.

Feb 10 • 10:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

A minor caught stealing 5 thousand euros in Šiauliai

A minor was apprehended in Šiauliai for allegedly stealing over 5,000 euros and a mobile phone from a shopping center.

Feb 10 • 07:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Find out how to register your mobile phone and facilitate recovery in case of theft or robbery

The article discusses a system by the Bahia Civil Police that allows citizens to register their mobile phones to facilitate recovery in case of theft or robbery, particularly during the busy Carnival period.

Feb 9 • 13:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Robberies of Jewelers: How Criminal is London Really?

Jewelry stores are being robbed in broad daylight, prompting concerns despite a reported decrease in violent crime and a rise in theft and mobile phone robberies in London.

Feb 2 • 17:28 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Data Theft: CNIL Imposes a 27 Million Euro Fine on Free Mobile and 15 Million on Free

The French data protection authority CNIL has fined Free Mobile 27 million euros and Free 15 million euros for security breaches related to subscriber data following a massive data theft.

Jan 14 • 08:58 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Crime & Justice

Former Congressional Employee Accused of Stealing 240 Phones

A former employee of Congress faces accusations of stealing 240 mobile phones intended for distribution.

Jan 12 • 23:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Boy (10) went to play in Varaždin, left his jacket. Thief stole his mobile from it

A 10-year-old boy in Varaždin had his mobile phone stolen while he was playing after he left his jacket unattended.

Jan 9 • 08:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Mass brawl at a MetroSur station in Leganés following a mobile phone theft near La Cubierta

A massive fight involving dozens of young people occurred at the Casa del Reloj MetroSur station in Leganés on New Year's Day, allegedly triggered by the theft of a mobile phone, resulting in no serious injuries and several individuals being identified by the police.

Jan 8 • 22:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Digi reaffirms its leadership in customer 'theft' for the fifth consecutive year in 2025

Digi has maintained its position as the leading operator in customer acquisition through number portability in 2025, capturing nearly one million net lines, while Telefónica, MasOrange, and Vodafone had mixed results in mobile and fiber segments.

Jan 5 • 04:15 UTC

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