Two Indian tourists, Mangroliya Manojkumar Kurjibhai and Serasiya Milan Ramnikbhai, were arrested at Singapore's Changi Airport for stealing a $154,000 diamond from Dianochge Diamonds Jewelry. They swapped the 4.95-carat diamond with a counterfeit gem. Mangroliya was sentenced to over two years in jail.
Four Hong Kong police officers lost their appeal against convictions and jail terms for framing a homeless man for drug possession and destroying evidence in 2020, with the Court of Appeal upholding the original sentences due to the seriousness of the offences.
South Korean prosecutors have sought a one-year jail term and a 20 million won fine for the owner of an unnamed two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Seoul, accused of using unapproved ants as a dessert garnish. The ants, imported from the US and Thailand, were found to contain high levels of heavy metals.
A French court of appeal upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for embezzling EU parliament funds but reduced her ban on holding office to 15 months. She received a 3-year jail term, with 2 suspended, and must wear an electronic tag, potentially complicating a 2027 presidential run.
A French appeal court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened her ban on running for public office. However, she received a three-year jail term, one year with an electronic ankle tag, casting doubt on her 2027 presidential bid.
Kick streamer Raja Jackson, son of UFC legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, has begun a 90-day jail sentence in LA County for attacking professional wrestler Syko Stu during a live Kick broadcast in August 2025. Stu suffered severe injuries but has forgiven Jackson, who also faces two years probation and $81,000 in restitution.
Two rhino horn traffickers, Dawie Groenewald and Tielman Erasmus, have been sentenced in South Africa for over 1,700 charges including illegal hunting and racketeering. Groenewald received a fine or prison time after a plea deal, marking a significant development in a nearly two-decade legal battle against rhino horn poaching.
Gangwon Education Superintendent Shin Gyeong-ho was sentenced to a suspended jail term in his appeal for illegal election campaigning and bribery, maintaining the original ruling. He was found guilty of promising public office appointments in exchange for cash and resort stays, leading to a sentence that could invalidate his election.
A 21-year minimum jail term for Vickrum Digwa, who murdered Henry Nowak, will be reviewed by the court of appeal. The solicitor general called the case "horrifying," and far-right protests followed Digwa's conviction for stabbing Nowak in Southampton.
Singapore's High Court has granted a stay on a six-month jail sentence for Byju's founder, Byju Raveendran, who was convicted of contempt. This decision provides a temporary reprieve as Raveendran faces legal battles with creditors globally and has filed an appeal against the contempt ruling.
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has received a royal pardon, effective Wednesday. He served eight months of a one-year sentence for corruption and abuse of power before his early release last month due to age. A government committee will decide on the removal of his electronic monitoring device.
Ghana's proposed bill criminalizes LGBTQ+ identification and allyship with up to 3 years imprisonment, introduces a 'duty to report' to police, and exempts legal, media, and healthcare professionals under certain conditions.
Ghana's proposed bill criminalizes LGBTQ+ identification with up to 3 years' imprisonment, introduces a 'duty to report' to police, and penalizes allies, with exemptions for certain professionals.
Over 70 parents accuse James 'Jay' Austin, owner of girls' football club Red Star Lionesses, of fraudulently taking over £28,000 for non-existent tournaments, kits, and sessions with Women's Super League players. Austin, with two prior fraud convictions, denies all allegations, citing a civil matter. Investigations by Greater Manchester police and the Football Association are underway.
A South Korean appeals court reduced the sentence of former prime minister Han Duck-soo on Thursday by eight years for crimes relating to ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law declaration. Yoon’s decree in December 2024 briefly suspended civilian rule and plunged South Korea into chaos, but only lasted around six hours as opposition lawmakers moved quickly to overturn it in a vote. A lower court had sentenced Han in January to a heavier-than-expected jail term of 23 years for engaging in the...
A study of 1,375 Extinction Rebellion members by University of St Andrews researchers finds that criminalising direct action climate protests in the UK increases activists' determination to undertake disruptive demonstrations. Arrest, fines and prison sentences may actually radicalise nonviolent protesters, with those who have experienced repression reporting less fear of future action. The research published in Nature Climate Change found 17% of UK climate protests resulted in arrests compared with 6.3% internationally.
A Kosovo court has sentenced three Kosovo Serbs to lengthy prison terms for a September 2023 terrorist attack in Banjska village. Vladimir Tolić and Blagoj Spasojević received life sentences, while Dušan Maksimović was sentenced to 30 years. The attack killed one police officer and three members of an armed group. Kosovo authorities blame Serbia's government, though Belgrade denies involvement. The self-confessed leader Milan Radoičić remains at large in Serbia.
Hong Kong's Security Bureau proposes sweeping legal amendments to fire safety regulations following a deadly November blaze at Tai Po's Wang Fuk Court. The amendments would increase maximum fines from HK$50,000 to HK$3 million and impose up to three years' imprisonment for unauthorized handling of fire equipment and false certificates. Contractors would require prior approval before deactivating firefighting systems and must report malfunctions within 24 hours.
Hong Kong's Security Bureau has proposed amendments to the Fire Services (Fire Hazard Abatement) Regulation imposing penalties of up to HK$1 million and one-year imprisonment for buyers of illicit fuel. Sellers would face increased fines of up to HK$3 million and three-year jail terms. The changes, targeting illegal diesel and duty-paid petrol purchases currently not criminalised, are set for Legislative Council discussion on May 5.
