Brazilian federal police conducted raids targeting Senator Jaques Wagner, a key ally of President Lula da Silva, as part of a corruption investigation linked to the defunct Banco Master. The probe, which also involves former business partners and touches upon alleged links to the Bolsonaro family, could impact the upcoming presidential election.
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is appearing before a judge in Madrid regarding his alleged role in the Plus Ultra airline bailout and links to jewelry found in his office. He is under investigation for influence peddling, money laundering, tax fraud, and dealing in contraband.
In Rio de Janeiro's Vila Cruzeiro favela, artists and children repainted Saint Luke's Square with national colours, transforming a site of trauma from a deadly police operation into a symbol of community resilience and national pride ahead of the World Cup.
Police, assisted by central forces, raided TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's Kolkata residence early Saturday in connection with a financial fraud investigation. The search lasted over four hours, prompting Mamata Banerjee to visit the site. The raid follows recent questioning and summons from various agencies.
Police, accompanied by central forces, raided TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's Kolkata residence early Saturday in connection with a Paschim Medinipur district case. The operation followed recent questioning by the West Bengal CID, with Banerjee alleging a lock was broken to gain entry.
Tainan's Yongkang police raided a Vietnamese KTV, seizing over 100 packets of drugs and 1.5 kg of raw materials. Nine individuals, including three undocumented migrant workers, were arrested. The owner and two hostesses were detained.
A Toronto police officer was shot during a raid on an apartment allegedly linked to the March attack on the US consulate. The search warrant was part of a national security investigation into the incident where two men fired shots at the empty diplomatic building.
South Korean police concluded a 13-hour raid on the National Election Commission (NEC) and its local offices as part of an investigation into ballot shortages during the June 3 local elections. The shortages temporarily halted voting at 26 polling stations nationwide.
A joint investigation team raided seven election commissions, including the National Election Commission, for about 13 hours as part of an inquiry into the ballot shortage during the June 3 local elections. Investigators are seeking to prove intent behind the shortage, examining print plans and meeting minutes.
Coupang fined 624.7 billion won over data breach, police raid election watchdog over ballot shortages
South Korean police have launched a simultaneous raid on the National Election Commission and regional offices following a ballot shortage during the June 3 local elections. Over 110 personnel are investigating alleged violations of election law and dereliction of duty.
Police have raided the National Election Commission and local election committees eight days after a ballot paper shortage occurred, investigating potential violations of election law and dereliction of duty.
South Korean police raided Bithumb as part of an investigation into alleged nepotism involving lawmaker Kim Byung-gi, who is accused of influencing employment opportunities for his son at crypto firms Bithumb and Upbit's operator Dunamu.
Dutch police have arrested four men in connection with a major investigation into suspected drugging and sexual assaults of women. The suspects allegedly shared tips on drugging victims and circulated abuse images in private social media groups.
Police have arrested six people, including four youths, over the alleged kidnapping and murder of a 30-year-old man whose body was found near a playground in Tarneit. The victim was allegedly abducted from his home on May 15 and his body discovered hours later. A vehicle believed to be involved was found burned.
Lisa Wiese, a 30-year-old German national and member of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL), vanished in India in 2019. Seven years later, her ex-husband AbdelRahman Hashem hopes a UK police raid on AROPL's headquarters might yield answers, despite the raid's focus on unrelated allegations of modern slavery, trafficking, and rape.
Following a police raid on its headquarters after a "mutlak butlan" (absolute nullity) decision, CHP leader Özgür Özel declared Parliament the party's new headquarters. He stated they will now be on the streets and in squares, and that delegates will be contacted to initiate the convention process.
Turkey's main opposition CHP party is embroiled in a leadership crisis after police raided its headquarters at the request of Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who was temporarily reinstated as party leader by a court. Özgür Özel, the elected leader, rejects Kılıçdaroğlu's conditions for a party congress, vowing to reclaim the party.
Spanish police (UDEF) raided the offices of What The Fav, a marketing agency co-directed by Alba and Laura Rodríguez, daughters of former President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. Documents, including contracts with Huawei Spain, were seized as part of an investigation into alleged influence peddling.
Spanish police raided the offices of former President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and his daughters' marketing agency, What The Fav, as part of an investigation into alleged influence peddling related to the Plus Ultra airline rescue. Authorities are examining emails and documents for evidence of illicit dealings.
Turkish police stormed the headquarters of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) following a court ruling that reinstated former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. The current leader, Özgür Özel, and his supporters resisted the entry, leading to clashes.
Turkish police used tear gas and rubber bullets to storm the CHP party headquarters in Ankara, evicting supporters and officials who occupied the building for three days following a court ruling that dismissed recently elected leader Ozgur Ozel.
At least 16 people were killed in two separate gun violence incidents in northern Honduras on Thursday. The first occurred at a palm farm, killing 10 workers, while the second was an ambush on police officers during an anti-gang operation, resulting in six officer deaths.
Police have arrested a man suspected of selling banking information online and laundering money. The raid, part of a wider operation involving the Cyber Defence Alliance and international police forces, highlights the prevalence of romance fraud, which has devastated victims like Kirsty Guest.
