Keywords: Crime


Ireland charges alleged Kinahan cartel leader after extradition from Dubai

Irish authorities have charged and remanded Daniel Kinahan, the alleged leader of the powerful Kinahan cartel, following his extradition from Dubai, where he had been arrested five months earlier. Kinahan, who is accused of being a leading figure in a criminal network involved in drug trafficking across......

Ecuador charges seven suspects with murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio

Ecuadorian prosecutors have formally charged seven people with murder over the 2023 killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, in a case that continues to raise questions about political violence and organized crime in the country. The suspects include two former left-wing politicians,......

Ireland uses government aircraft to extradite suspected cartel leader Daniel Kinahan

Ireland has deployed a government aircraft to bring Daniel Kinahan back from Dubai, where he had been detained following an extradition request from Irish authorities. The 40-year-old is suspected by Irish authorities of being a leading figure in a powerful organized crime network and is expected to......

Kingsley Coman’s father burgled again in Seine-et-Marne two years after first break-in

The father of French international footballer Kingsley Coman has been targeted in another burglary at his home in Vaux-le-Pénil, Seine-et-Marne, nearly two years after a previous break-in. The incident occurred during the night of August 3 to 4, according to information reported by Le Figaro......

French inmate linked to Mocro Maffia granted weekend leave despite deportation order

A prisoner held at Condé-sur-Sarthe prison and identified by authorities as being linked to the Mocro Maffia has been granted temporary leave to spend the weekend with his sister in Mulhouse, despite being subject to a French deportation order. The decision was made by a sentence-enforcement......

French authorities dismantle counterfeit cigarette network linked to €12 million illicit trade

French investigators have dismantled a large counterfeit cigarette trafficking network operating between Belgium and the Lille metropolitan area, uncovering an illicit operation estimated to have caused €12 million in economic damage. The investigation highlights the growing sophistication of illegal......

South African Municipal Councillor Killed in Shooting as Security Concerns Intensify

A municipal councillor was shot and killed near his office in the eThekwini Municipality, adding to growing concerns over political violence and public security in South Africa. The attack occurred in the KwaZulu-Natal province, a region that has experienced repeated incidents involving local political......

Thailand school shooting renews focus on the country's history of gun violence

A deadly shooting at a school on the outskirts of Bangkok has reignited concerns over gun violence in Thailand, where a series of high-profile attacks in recent years has repeatedly prompted calls for stronger public safety measures and tighter control over firearms. The latest incident, which authorities......

Nigeria rescues 308 kidnapping victims in largest single-day operation

Nigerian authorities have announced the rescue of 308 people who had been held captive by armed groups, describing the mission as the largest single-day hostage rescue operation in the country's history. According to the Nigerian presidency, the victims were located in forested areas around Kainji......