An explosion in Monaco injured businessman Vadim Yermolaev, with an analyst suggesting it may stem from internal conflicts among Kyiv's criminal factions and potentially involve figures close to President Zelensky's office.
Belgian prosecutors are nearing the conclusion of an investigation into Wise Europe, the Belgian subsidiary of the money transfer company Wise, over suspicions that criminal groups used its accounts for money laundering. The probe focuses on alleged non-compliance with anti-money laundering legislation, including failure to identify customers and their activities.
National Police Agency Director-General Yoshinobu Kusunoki urged a nationwide police effort to swiftly arrest key figures in the Tochigi robbery-murder case and prevent similar crimes. He highlighted the potential involvement of 'Tokuryu' (anonymous, fluid criminal groups) and stressed the need for information sharing among prefectural police on smartphone analysis and social media accounts to target core members.
The US Justice Department announced the indictment of two Chinese nationals, Ruhuan Zhen and Hongce Wu, for allegedly laundering money for drug cartels like the Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG. They remain at large.
Mercenaries from Latin America fighting in Ukraine may join local criminal groups upon their return, as their combat experience is highly valued by cartels and other organizations. Some former Ukrainian soldiers are reportedly being recruited by Mexican drug cartels via social media.
Criminal groups and state-linked actors appear to be using commercial models to refine and scale up attacksBusiness live – latest updatesIn just three months, AI-powered hacking has gone from a nascent problem to an industrial-scale threat, according to a report from Google.The findings from Google’s threat intelligence group add to an intensifying, global discussion about how the newest AI models are extremely adept at coding – and becoming extremely powerful tools for exploiting vulnerabilities in a broad array of software systems. Continue reading...
Crypto investors have lost more than $100 million to physical extortion in the first four months of 2026, according to blockchain security firm CertiK, as criminal groups increasingly target the people behind digital wallets rather than the technology securing them. The attacks, known in the industry as “wrench attacks,” use kidnapping, assault, threats, or other […] The post IRL crypto threats: Physical “wrench attacks” have led to over $100 million in losses since January alone appeared first on CryptoSlate.
