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Gideon Ezeh, a Nigerian data analyst, recounts his wrongful detention at a Qatar airport after officials misidentified the stones in his mannequin's head as drugs.

A former Syrian prison chief, Samir Ousman Alsheikh, was convicted in the U.S. for torture and immigration fraud, marking a significant moment in holding Assad-era officials accountable.

Lithuanian prison officials intercepted attempts to smuggle mobile phones and possibly drug-laced cigarettes into two prisons.

Lithuanian authorities intercepted a unique shipment containing modified cigarettes, aimed at increasing their value in prison.

Former officials of the State Revenue Service in Latvia have received prison sentences for embezzling goods intended for destruction, including alcohol and cigarettes.

In Pravieniškės prison, officials found packages with mobile phones and SIM cards designated for inmates, prompting an investigation.

Russia’s prison service is experiencing a staffing crisis, with over 30% of positions unfilled, exacerbating personnel issues in law enforcement as the war in Ukraine continues.

A Tunisian court has sentenced businessman Marwan Mabrouk, son-in-law of former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, and several former officials to prison over corruption-related charges.

A car dealer in Germany has been sentenced to six years in prison for delivering luxury cars to Russian officials despite EU sanctions.

Several individuals have been sentenced to prison for a series of arson attacks and threats aimed at politicians and officials in Huddinge, linked to a dispute over three taken children.

California prison officials are investigating the homicide of an inmate, John Cisneros, found dead in his cell, with his cellmate detained for questioning.

Pavlos Aslanidis, the new president of the Tembi Association, criticizes government officials and emphasizes the need for justice regarding the Tembi tragedy during an interview on its anniversary.

Greek law enforcement officials conducted a raid in the Domokos prison, uncovering numerous weapons and contraband items.

A court in Burkina Faso has sentenced four judges and three customs officials to prison for corruption in a high-profile case since the military took power in 2022.

The EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels has reached an agreement on sanctions against eight Russian judicial and prison officials involved in repression against civil society in Russia.

A shooting at Kiboga Prison in Uganda resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including a prison deputy, after a warder opened fire in a shocking incident.

A South Korean court has sentenced several former officials, including Roh Sang-won, to prison for their involvement in the 2024 insurrection attempt.

The U.S. has successfully prevented a potential prison break involving nearly 6,000 ISIS fighters in Syria, which officials warn could have led to a significant resurgence of the group.

Matti Matinheikki, the former community director of Oulu, has confessed to all charges of misconduct against him, resulting in a three-month suspended prison sentence.

Estonian inmates engaged in fights over access to radio listening privileges from February 9 to 15, prompting intervention from prison officials.

Former and current officials of the Incheon Port Authority have been sentenced to prison for demanding bribes from a private company during a sports facility project.

The sentencing of Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison by Hong Kong's High Court highlights differing perspectives on the case between Western governments and Chinese officials, who view it as an internal matter.

California governor Gavin Newsom refuted claims by Trump officials that the state plans to release over 33,000 undocumented criminals.

Belgian ministers discussed with Estonian officials the potential for renting prison spaces, but Estonia has no plans to extend this offer beyond Sweden.

British nationals Lindsay and Craig Foreman have been sentenced to 10 years in an Iranian prison on espionage charges, prompting condemnation from UK officials.

Belgium is exploring the possibility of renting prison cells in Estonia due to overcrowding in its own prisons, with officials visiting Estonia to discuss the potential arrangement.

The murder of a 23-year-old woman on a Charlotte light-rail train raises questions about a prison-release deal from former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper's administration, with GOP officials suggesting the accused killer was among those released.

A 65-year-old Croatian man was investigated for threatening multiple officials on Facebook, relating to their work, but was not sentenced to prison.

The new judicial year in 2026 will be critical for several former ministers and high-ranking officials from the PP and PSOE facing imminent resolutions and trials that could result in prison sentences due to corruption charges.

Four inmates, officials, and educators share their experiences of celebrating New Year's Eve behind bars.

A Moscow court has sentenced former Foreign Ministry employee Arseniy Konovalov to 12 years in prison for providing classified information to U.S. intelligence officials during his time in Houston.