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The South Korean National Assembly has passed the Prosecutor's Office Law, establishing a new independent agency to handle prosecutions and replacing the soon-to-be-abolished prosecution service.

The Canada Border Services Agency deported two men as part of an investigation into extortion targeting South Asian businesses in Alberta.

Jorena Liopa has been suspended from her position at the Nature Conservation Department due to her involvement in a police investigation into a potential fraud case concerning IT procurements.

Fifteen former models have requested a French investigation into Gérald Marie, the ex-head of the Elite modeling agency, connected to Jeffrey Epstein and allegations of sexual violence in the modeling industry.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India exposed an international network involving foreign nationals allegedly training armed groups in Myanmar with modern drones and warfare technology, leading to Ukraine's protest over potential Russian involvement.

The arrest of American citizen Matthew Van Dyke in India has led to the discovery of significant clues related to a supposed conspiracy against the country.

South Korean lawmaker Kim Yong-min criticizes the assessment that President Lee Jae-myung has favored hardliners in the party regarding the final proposal for the establishment of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency and the Prosecution Service.

The National Assembly's Legislation Committee passed laws establishing a Major Crime Investigation Agency and a Prosecutor's Office, with expected final votes on the 19th amidst political tension between ruling and opposition parties.

Jung Cheong-rae, leader of the Democratic Party, discussed the party's final plan for establishing a Special Investigation Agency and a Public Prosecution Office on 'Kim Eo-joon's Humble News Factory', emphasizing his alignment with President Lee Jae-myung's views.

A train worker died due to safety shortcomings at Malmö's freight yard, as concluded by the Swedish Transport Agency's Accident Investigation Authority.

An internal discussion within the South Korean prosecution service has raised concerns over the recent removal of prosecutor command authority over special judicial police amidst the establishment of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency.

South Korea's National Police Agency has set up election crime investigation teams across 280 police stations nationwide to combat threats posed by deepfake technology ahead of the local elections.

Jung Cheong-rae, leader of the Democratic Party, revealed that Article 45 of the Major Crime Investigation Agency Law was radically changed due to a suggestion from the Blue House.

The World Anti-Doping Agency has committed to limiting the use of athletes' personal data solely for anti-doping purposes as part of an agreement with Canada’s privacy commissioner following a lengthy investigation.

Seven foreign nationals, including American Matthew Aaron VanDyke, have been arrested by India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) for allegedly entering restricted areas of Mizoram and contacting armed groups in Myanmar.

President Yoon acknowledged shortcomings in managing the discussion process regarding the establishment of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, highlighting a cycle of conflict within the governing party that has briefly subsided after legislative consensus was reached.

The case against Judge Ji Gwi-yeon for legal distortion has been assigned to Seoul Police's investigation unit, following a similar move for Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae.

India's National Investigation Agency has detained six Ukrainians and one American on suspicion of being involved in terrorism-related activities linked to insurgents in Myanmar.

The Democratic Party of Korea announced that it has eliminated the possibility of prosecutors obtaining indirect investigative powers through executive orders, emphasizing that any amendments to a prosecutor's job scope must be made by law.

President Yoon Suk-yeol has directed the government to remove provisions that allow prosecutors to oversee special law enforcement agency investigations, emphasizing the importance of separating investigation and indictment processes.

The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a skier at Himos ski resort in Jämsä, where safety conditions are under scrutiny.

The Democratic Party of Korea is accelerating the legislative process for the establishment of the Serious Crime Investigation Agency and the Prosecutorial Agency, aiming to pass the bill in a parliamentary session on the 19th.

The anti-corruption investigation into public works contracts linked to Spain's Ministry of Transport suggests profound irregularities that imply corruption.

The right-wing organization 'Ad Kan' facilitated flights that evacuated hundreds of Gazans to South Africa and Indonesia over the past year, according to an investigation by the AP news agency.

The high-ranking official corruption investigation agency in South Korea is investigating the head prosecutor of the team looking into the Unification Church's ties with the Democratic Party amid allegations of biased investigations.

The case against Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae, the first investigation target for the newly enacted law against law distortion, has been reassigned to the Special Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.

The Finnish Accident Investigation Agency is launching a safety investigation into a dangerous situation that occurred on the Silja Serenade cruise ship on March 2.

The article discusses several significant updates including the injury of the new Supreme Leader of Iran during a conflict, the investigation of the husband of a murdered police officer in Brazil, and developments in polylaminin research.

A Nigerian court has rejected a businessman’s request to halt an investigation by the anti-corruption agency into a ₦350 million contract deal.

Leaked audios and documents have raised questions about conflicting accounts related to the seizure of cash during a drug arrest by the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency.

Daejeon City has continued with river dredging operations despite the Climate and Energy Environment Ministry's advice to the contrary, leading to an audit agency investigation and subsequent complaints by local environmental organizations.

The police in South Korea's Gyeonggi Province are intensifying their investigation into a series of private revenge actions facilitated by an organized group, focusing on both the perpetrators and the clients who commissioned these acts.

Jeong Cheong-rae, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, emphasized the necessity of winning the upcoming local elections and outlined plans for a transparent and fair candidate selection process.

The Ecuadorian National Transit Agency (ANT) announced that expired driver's licenses since January will remain valid until June 30, 2026, and also detailed the resumption of various vehicle-related services following a judicial investigation.

Tensions in the Middle East escalate as the US continues its bombing campaign in Iran following a significant staffing shake-up at the FBI.

A false modeling agency in Santos, Brazil, has been investigated by police after more than ten victims report scams totaling about R$ 3,000 each.

The prosecution has dismissed charges against Kim Jin-wook, the former head of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, regarding favoritism allegations related to lawmaker Lee Seong-yoon.

The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission has decided not to charge prosecutor Lim Eun-jung for leaking official secrets regarding an investigation into former Prime Minister Han Myeong-sook.

The Democratic Party of Korea has indicated that while minor adjustments may be made to the government's proposed legislation for the Major Crime Investigation Agency and the Prosecutor's Office, significant changes are unlikely.

A commercial building explosion in Logan Township, New Jersey injured multiple people, who are in critical condition, prompting a multi-agency investigation.

A director at the National Agency for Education in Lithuania faces an official investigation following claims of misconduct against a subordinate after discussing the issue in public.

A farmer in Brazil took a loan to drill for water, but instead, he may have discovered oil on his property, prompting an investigation by the National Petroleum Agency.

The Nigerian House of Representatives has set a two-day deadline for the heads of the Rural Electrification Agency and Nigeria Electrification Programme to attend an investigative hearing regarding funding in the renewable energy sector.

The Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, which killed 26 tourists, including a Nepali citizen, has led to the discovery of a crucial GoPro camera that may hold important evidence linking to the attackers.

The number of cases sent back by prosecutors to the police for supplementary investigations reached a record high last year, with one in seven requiring further inquiry, highlighting delays in investigations due to inter-agency disputes.

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'.

A potential oil discovery in Tabuleiro do Norte, Brazil, is under investigation by the National Petroleum Agency after a farmer accidentally found the substance while searching for water.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons in Nigeria has launched an investigation into allegations of child abuse at a daycare facility in Lagos linked to singer Simi.

A Quebec company and its directors have been charged with hiring unauthorized foreign workers over a two-year span, following an investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency.

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.