US authorities charged Lawrence Bishnoi, leader of an Indian crime syndicate, in connection with the 2023 assassination of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. The charges are part of a large operation targeting three syndicates involved in various crimes.
US authorities have charged Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi and Satinderjeet Singh in connection with the 2023 assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. The charges are part of a larger operation targeting international crime syndicates.
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.
Chinese police announced charges against Liu, accusing him of directing an online gambling group and operating telecom fraud compounds in Cambodia. He is also charged with illegal detention and intentional injury.
Hackers accessed significant personal student and alumni data, including financial and personal details, from the University of Nottingham's Campus Solutions system. The university is investigating with regulatory bodies and has contacted affected individuals.
A 35-year-old Filipino national, De Villar Rizalyn Panganiban, is on trial in Singapore for allegedly belonging to a criminal group involved in impersonation scams that defrauded victims of over S$40 million. She faces charges related to organized crime and conspiracy to cheat.
A Norwegian teenager, Johannes Natland, 19, arrived in the UK to carry out a murder for the Swedish crime group Foxtrot, linked to Iran. Arrested in Huddersfield with guns, he denies conspiracy to murder but admits possessing firearms.
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.
Carabinieri in Naples have dismantled a criminal group selling counterfeit banknotes of various denominations via a Telegram channel called 'Elreal Shop'. Payments were made exclusively in Bitcoin, with 12 individuals facing precautionary measures.
Eight people, including officials and gold mining company representatives, have been detained in Zabaykalsky Krai for illegally obtaining gold mining licenses through bribery. Assets worth over 60 million rubles have been seized.
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.
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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.
