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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Remains and hair found in a garbage bag outside a cemetery were removed from a grave, says delegate

Human remains and hair discovered in a garbage bag at the Municipal Cemetery of Luiziânia were confirmed to have been removed from a grave by municipal workers.

Mar 3 • 23:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor of Manaus appears in federal investigation concerning vote-buying allegations

The Mayor of Manaus, David Almeida, is under investigation by the Federal Police for alleged vote-buying linked to church leaders ahead of the municipal elections.

Mar 3 • 23:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In a few hours, the president of the Chamber archives the request for a CPI to investigate João Campos for changing the result of the competition

The president of the Municipal Chamber of Recife has archived a request for a parliamentary investigation into Mayor João Campos following allegations of influence peddling and nepotism related to changes in a public competition result.

Mar 3 • 15:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Ministry opens investigation into scheme that led to dismissals in the Tourism Secretariat and in SPTuris; prosecutor requests police investigation

The São Paulo Public Ministry has initiated an investigation into allegations of favoritism involving dismissed members from the Municipal Tourism Secretariat and SPTuris.

Mar 3 • 11:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Itaquaquecetuba suspends loan agreement with Banco Master after investigation by the Federal Police

The city of Itaquaquecetuba has suspended its agreement allowing municipal employees to secure loans through Banco Master amid a Federal Police investigation into potential fraud.

Mar 2 • 09:59 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

WATCH ⟩ KNAB has started an investigation into municipal electric bus procurements

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has initiated an investigation into municipal electric bus procurements worth 8.8 million euros, funded by the European recovery fund, amid concerns over favoritism towards two Latvia-based companies.

Mar 1 • 18:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Allegations of mistreatment of a dog in a city kennel are investigated in the interior of AC

An investigation has been initiated by the Public Ministry of Acre regarding allegations of mistreatment of a dog at a municipal kennel in Tarauacá following public outcry and documentation of the animal's severe injuries.

Mar 1 • 18:33 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Suppliers 'helped': KNAB has started an investigation into municipal electric bus purchases

The Latvian anti-corruption agency has opened an investigation into several municipalities for potentially improper practices in the procurement of electric buses from the supplier 'Electrify'.

Mar 1 • 16:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police investigates the forgery of 16 medical certificates in São Sebastião do Paraíso, MG

The Civil Police of Minas Gerais is investigating the forgery of 16 medical certificates linked to a municipal employee in São Sebastião do Paraíso.

Feb 27 • 18:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After allegations, Nunes dismisses Deputy Secretary of Tourism; president of SPTuris leaves office

São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes has dismissed Deputy Secretary of Tourism Rodolfo Marinho da Silva following allegations of his links to a controversial advertising agency with municipal contracts.

Feb 26 • 22:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: municipal guard kicks man during approach at a shelter in Campinas

Footage shows a municipal guard kicking a man during an intervention inside a social service shelter in Campinas, Brazil, leading to an investigation by the authority.

Feb 26 • 19:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former Commander of the Municipal Guard of Bayeux is arrested after surrendering to the police in Greater João Pessoa

Kleber Renato Barbosa Medeiros, the former commander of the Municipal Guard of Bayeux, was arrested following his surrender to authorities amid a domestic violence investigation in Brazil.

Feb 26 • 17:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Chalkidiki: Human body parts discovered in a field - Found by workers

Human body parts were found in Pefkochori, Chalkidiki, by municipal employees engaged in clearing the area.

Feb 26 • 17:34 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Charges against three municipal council members in the 'Chekiukai' case

Three municipal council members in Lithuania face allegations of misuse of power and fraud regarding false expense reports.

Feb 26 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

TJPB issues arrest warrant for former commander of Bayeux Municipal Guard investigated for domestic violence

The Paraíba Justice has issued an arrest warrant for the former commander of the Bayeux Municipal Guard in connection with a domestic violence investigation.

Feb 25 • 16:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Remains and hair found inside a garbage bag outside a cemetery in the interior of SP

Human remains and hair were discovered in a garbage bag outside the Municipal Cemetery of Luiziânia, SP, prompting a police investigation into a suspected death.

Feb 23 • 22:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Doctor found dead in Municipal Hospital of São José dos Campos, SP

A doctor was found dead by a colleague in the break room of the Municipal Hospital in São José dos Campos, Brazil, prompting an investigation by the Civil Police.

Feb 23 • 20:09 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Suspicions of possible illegal acceptance of construction objects for use in Daugavpils

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau is investigating potential misuse of office by officials in the Daugavpils municipal planning and construction department.

Feb 23 • 16:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Female GCM officer in SP accuses superior of making threats and verbally abusing her during work in the streets; city hall says it has removed the aggressor

A female municipal guard in São Paulo reported threats and verbal abuse from her supervisor while on duty, leading to an investigation and temporary removal of the supervisor by city officials.

Feb 20 • 16:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

North: A thirty-year-old man killed by a municipal police officer after injuring another officer with a knife

A 31-year-old man was shot dead by a municipal police officer in Valenciennes after injuring another officer during a domestic incident, prompting a homicide investigation.

Feb 19 • 18:21 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Côte-d'Or: a municipal police chief violently assaulted in front of his home, the mayor also threatened

A municipal police chief in Côte-d'Or was violently assaulted while returning home, prompting an investigation into aggravated violence.

Feb 18 • 12:56 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections: Investigation into a Fake Striptease Video Generated by AI at the Expense of an RN Deputy

An investigation has been opened into a fake striptease video generated by AI using an image of RN Deputy Claire Marais-Beuil, who is a candidate in the municipal elections in Beauvais.

Feb 13 • 16:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PF operation targets electoral corruption scheme in Greater BH

The Federal Police in Brazil executed search warrants in Betim as part of an investigation into alleged electoral corruption in the upcoming municipal elections.

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

Security at park in Arujá is investigated for harassment of adolescents

A security guard at the Municipal Bosque Jardim Real park in Arujá, Brazil, is under investigation for allegedly harassing four teenagers by offering them money and making inappropriate sexual comments.

Feb 10 • 18:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Porin city manager caught in the Kokoomus scandal promises to respond to the investigation request: 'The uproar seems exaggerated'

Porin city manager Lauri Inna has pledged to respond to a request for clarification regarding his recent appointment to a municipal employers' organization committee, amid political controversy.

Feb 10 • 15:39 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Municipal detectives cleaned up: Parents exploited children's free card while they cleaned summer houses

Municipal detectives uncovered a scheme where parents exploited their children's financial assistance while working in summer house cleaning.

Feb 10 • 07:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What is known and what remains to be clarified about the case of the councilman who died after being run over by a secretary in RN

A city councilman in Brazil died after being struck by an excavator operated by the municipal secretary, prompting an ongoing police investigation.

Feb 10 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

A month after the New Year's fire in Crans-Montana, gray areas remain in the investigation

A month after the New Year's fire in Crans-Montana that resulted in 41 deaths, investigations continue with expanding charges against municipal officials responsible for safety and the owners of the bar where the fire started.

Feb 7 • 04:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana, the municipal security officer was without a fire prevention certificate

Christophe Balet, the current public safety officer for the municipality of Crans-Montana, lacks a fire prevention certificate and is under investigation related to the New Year's fire at Le Constellation bar.

Feb 6 • 15:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Understand fraud in competition and deviations in education in a case investigating a delegate and the president of the Chamber of Rio Verde

The arrest of Rio Verde City Council President Idelson Mendes and others in connection with a three-year investigation into a fraud and resource diversion scheme highlights significant corruption in public competition management.

Feb 6 • 10:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Do you want a slap in the face?': new audios reveal abuse of children in daycare in Socorro

Newly obtained audios reveal threats and insults directed at children by staff at a municipal daycare in Socorro, SP, leading to ongoing investigations by police and the local government.

Feb 5 • 23:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Suspicion of Abuse Against Deputy Chancellor Pankauskas

Deputy Chancellor J. Pankauskas is facing allegations of misusing municipal funds during his tenure as a council member from 2019 to 2021.

Feb 5 • 15:17 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

2025 was the year with the most cases of animal abuse in Guayaquil: chaining, abandonment, neglect, and negligence are part of the complaints

In 2025, Guayaquil saw a record 388 cases of animal abuse, leading to a municipal investigation into reported instances of mistreatment and death of dogs at a shrimp farm.

Feb 5 • 14:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police investigates theft of 16 revolvers from the Municipal Guard of Várzea Paulista

The Civil Police are investigating the theft of 16 .38 caliber revolvers from the Municipal Guard's armory in Várzea Paulista, which was reported on Thursday, although the exact date and time of the theft are uncertain.

Feb 4 • 21:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Supermarket employee investigated for stealing food card balances from public servants in the interior of SP

A 27-year-old supermarket cashier in Presidente Venceslau, SP, is under investigation for allegedly stealing food card balances from municipal employees.

Feb 4 • 20:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Officials caught without helmets on unlicensed motorcycle wearing traffic agent uniforms in Belém

A video captures two officials in traffic agent uniforms riding an unlicensed motorcycle without helmets in Belém, prompting an internal investigation by municipal security authorities.

Feb 4 • 15:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police combats vote buying scheme in the Greater Belo Horizonte

The Federal Police executed two search and seizure warrants as part of an investigation into a vote-buying scheme in Vespasiano, a part of Greater Belo Horizonte, continuing the 'Operation Free Vote' targeting alleged electoral corruption practices during the 2024 municipal elections.

Feb 4 • 14:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

AUDIO: hidden recorder in backpack reveals alleged abuse of children in daycare in Socorro

A hidden recorder captured alleged abuse of children by staff at a municipal daycare in Socorro, SP, leading to a police investigation after complaints from parents.

Feb 3 • 22:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Master: Pension fund disrespected rules when investing in the bank, says TCE-PR

The pension fund for municipal employees of Imbituva, PR, made an irregular investment in Bank Master, accounting for half of its available funds as it failed to comply with internal risk standards, according to an investigation by TCE-PR.

Feb 3 • 15:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Valtio pushes the crisis town of Ähtäri into merger negotiations – neighbor tough: "We will not voluntarily participate in them"

The town of Ähtäri will begin a special municipal restructuring investigation aimed at a merger, with discussions set for March and a decision needed by the Ministry of Finance by March 25.

Feb 3 • 15:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Gilmar orders Federal Police to investigate police action the target of conflict between João Campos and Raquel Lyra

Minister Gilmar Mendes of the STF has instructed the Federal Police to investigate alleged improper monitoring of municipal public officials in Recife by the intelligence wing of the Pernambuco Civil Police.

Feb 2 • 13:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Car belonging to suspect of femicide found in Artur Nogueira

The Municipal Guard of Artur Nogueira found the car allegedly used by Ricardo Machado de Souza after he murdered his ex-partner, Naiara de Souza Lopes, while the suspect remains at large and the case is being investigated as femicide.

Feb 2 • 11:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Ähtäri must begin investigating municipal mergers - work starts immediately

Ähtäri has been mandated to start an investigation for a potential municipal merger following a government evaluation procedure, focusing on either voluntary or forced consolidation.

Feb 2 • 11:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Municipal Election in Frankfurt: Investigations Due to Dead on the Feldmann List

The public prosecutor's office is investigating discrepancies in the supporter signatures for the electoral list of former Frankfurt mayor Feldmann, following a report from the electoral office.

Jan 15 • 18:02 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana, recovered deleted videos: "The risks were known"

Investigations into the New Year's Eve tragedy extend beyond the Moretti couple and the municipal authorities of Crans-Montana, highlighting wider concerns regarding public safety and potential oversight failures.

Jan 12 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana, the investigation expands: now the municipality is under the prosecutor's spotlight

The investigation into the New Year's tragedy in Crans-Montana has widened to involve municipal authorities, with prosecutors examining documents related to permits and safety checks.

Jan 11 • 00:00 UTC

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