Police arrested two men in Victoria and New South Wales as part of an investigation into Dezi Freeman, who killed two officers and evaded capture for seven months before being fatally shot. Warrants were executed at multiple properties.
South Korean police are seeking arrest warrants for the leaders of the People's Democratic Party, Han Myung-hee and Han Jun-hye, on charges of violating the National Security Law. The party denies the allegations, calling the investigation a political crackdown.
Prosecutors are seeking arrest warrants for three former senior officials of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus for allegedly forcing over 50,000 members to join the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) between 2021 and 2023, aiming to influence election primaries.
An operation targeting unfair price hikes in the white meat sector has led to the appointment of supervisory trustees for 13 companies, including major players like Şenpiliç and Banvit. 32 arrest warrants have been issued. Critics argue the move oversteps the authority of the Competition Authority and infringes on property rights, potentially deterring investment.
Toronto police are investigating if the killing of Constable Marc Pinizzotto during a search warrant execution is linked to a global terror network, potentially connected to the March shooting at the US consulate and a broader series of "shooters for hire" attacks.
Singapore police confirmed active arrest warrants and Interpol red notices for fugitive financier Jho Low and his associate Tan Kim Loong, both implicated in the 1MDB scandal. Seized assets linked to Low and his family in Singapore are valued at approximately US$127 million.
Mohammed Skaf, known for past gang rapes, was arrested in Sydney and charged with 24 offenses, including 22 counts of supplying prohibited drugs, dealing with crime proceeds, and directing a criminal group. Police seized drugs, $245,000 cash, and a vehicle.
Nearly 60,000 arrest warrants were issued in England and Wales last year for defendants who skipped court, a 50% increase since 2020. Over 30,000 warrants remain outstanding, with some dating back six years, and a quarter relating to serious offenses.
Former ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda urges the EU to enact a blocking statute against "thuggish" US sanctions targeting ICC officials. Imposed in Feb 2025 over arrest warrants for Israeli nationals, the sanctions freeze assets and ban travel, hindering judicial independence. Bensouda calls for "operational solidarity" from state parties.
Oregon has become the first state to pass "Kristil's Law," requiring communication companies to respond to law enforcement warrants in stalking and domestic violence cases within 72 hours to five days, aiming to prevent tragedies like the murder of Kristil Krug.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims the ICC secretly requested an arrest warrant against him. He vowed retaliation against the Palestinian Authority and ordered the destruction of Khan al-Ahmar.
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Vladimir Putin and Russia’s children’s rights commissioner over alleged abductions.
A federal judge says instructions received by immigration enforcement officers to make civil immigrant arrests without warrants do not meet probable cause standards and should not used as guidance
Capital B, the French-listed Bitcoin treasury company, raised 1.1 million euros ($1.28 million) through a warrant issuance subscribed by Blockstream CEO Adam Back. Back subscribed to 10 million subscription warrants at $0.13 each, with each warrant giving the right to buy one new share at $0.98 exercise price. The deal increases Back's stake to 9.97% on a fully diluted basis, making him one of the company's largest strategic investors. Capital B is the 25th largest Bitcoin treasury company, holding 2,943 BTC worth approximately $234 million.
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Turkish police arrested at least 570 people in Istanbul during May Day demonstrations on Friday, using tear gas from riot-control vehicles and pepper spray on protesters including Erkan Baş, president of the Turkish Workers' Party. Taksim Square was sealed off overnight, with police blocking workers from accessing the iconic venue. Unions had called for rallies under the slogan "Bread. Peace. Freedom" as inflation runs at around 40%. In Ankara, about 100 coal miners who staged a nine-day hunger strike joined the march.
Turkish police fired tear gas and arrested nearly 400 people during May Day demonstrations in Istanbul on Friday. Rallies took place across the country amid heavy security, with Taksim Square sealed off and unions calling for bread, peace and freedom as inflation remains high.
Turkish police arrested nearly 400 people in Istanbul on Friday during May Day demonstrations, firing tear gas from riot-control vehicles and sealing off Taksim Square. The protests, held under the slogan "Bread. Peace. Freedom," drew thousands across the country amid inflation officially at 30% but closer to 40% by independent estimates. The president of the Turkish Workers' Party was pepper-sprayed and a union official arrested after denouncing the Taksim lockdown.
The Hong Kong government has paused the roll-out of basketball betting via the Hong Kong Jockey Club after winning legislative backing. Meanwhile, US prediction markets during the 2024 presidential race handled billions in contracts. Critics raise concerns about markets allowing speculation on real-world conflicts including Gaza ceasefire outcomes and potential US military deployment to Iran, turning trajectories of conflicts with human consequences into instruments for financial gain.
Police have raided the headquarters of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in Crewe, Cheshire, following an investigation into allegations of serious sexual offences, modern slavery and forced marriage. About 500 officers were deployed on Wednesday morning, making multiple arrests after a woman in the Republic of Ireland reported being raped and sexually abused at the group's headquarters in 2023. The suspects are men of American, Mexican, British, German and Spanish nationality. The sect, which blends Islamic tenets with conspiracy theories about the Illuminati and aliens, moved to the UK from Sweden in 2021. Around 150 people and 56 children live at the grade II-listed property.
A South Korean appeal court increased former president Yoon Suk-yeol's prison sentence from 5 to 7 years for obstructing justice after he used presidential security agents to block his own arrest. The Seoul High Court judge called Yoon's actions highly reprehensible, noting he sought to obstruct lawful execution of warrants. Both Yoon and the prosecution had appealed the original January sentence, with Yoon arguing the arrest warrants were based on an unlawful investigation.
Federal agents executed multiple searches in Minnesota on Tuesday in an ongoing fraud investigation of publicly funded social programs for children. The searches targeted childcare centers, businesses, and residences in the Minneapolis area. At least 65 people, many Somali Americans, have previously been convicted of defrauding a federal program providing food to children. Gov. Tim Walz welcomed the raids and noted up to $9 billion in federal funds may have been stolen.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in Chatrie v. United States, a landmark case challenging the constitutionality of geofence warrants that allow police to compel tech companies like Google to turn over location data for all users within a specific area and time. The case centers on Okello Chatrie, convicted of a 2019 bank robbery, whose defense argues geofence warrants allow 'search first and develop suspicions later,' violating Fourth Amendment protections. The decision, expected later this year, could reshape digital privacy rights for millions of Americans.
The Supreme Court heard arguments in Chatrie v. United States, a case examining whether police geofence warrants violate the Fourth Amendment. The case stems from a 2019 Virginia bank robbery where investigators used Google Maps Location History data to identify suspect Okello Chatrie. Police requested data on anyone within 300 meters of the crime scene, ultimately narrowing to three de-anonymized accounts. Chatrie's attorneys argue the warrantless location data collection constituted an unreasonable search, while the government contends users voluntarily shared data with Google. The ruling could reshape digital privacy rights and affect how law enforcement accesses data from tech companies.
