South Korea's acting national police chief, Yoo Jae-seong, apologized for alleged investigative information leaks and evidence destruction in a high-profile murder case. The controversy involves police officers possibly linked to the suspect's father, who is also a police officer. An arrest warrant was issued for the lead investigator.
South Korea's acting national police chief apologized for a growing controversy over alleged investigative information leaks and evidence destruction by police in a high-profile murder case. The suspect's father is also a police officer.
Yoo Jae-seong, acting chief of South Korea's National Police Agency, urged global cooperation to combat transnational crimes like cybercrime and trafficking at the UN Chiefs of Police Summit in the US. He also discussed police deployments and bilateral law enforcement coordination.
Acting National Police Agency Commissioner Yoo Jae-seong is returning early from the U.S. due to controversy over the police response to a murder case. Allegations involve ties between investigators and the suspect's father, a police officer, leading to investigations into information leaks and evidence tampering.
South Korea's acting national police chief will return early from a US trip due to controversy over the police response to a high-profile murder case. Allegations involve potential ties between investigators and the suspect's father, a serving police officer.
South Korea's acting national police chief will return early from a US trip due to controversy over the police response to a high-profile murder case. Allegations of ties between investigators and the suspect's father, a police officer, have led to investigations and requests for arrest warrants.
An international police operation involving seven countries has identified 156 perpetrators and victims of drug-facilitated sexual assaults, primarily targeting women. Europol coordinated efforts, leading to 57 arrests and the safeguarding of 158 victims, with 113 investigations launched.
UK police arrested over 300 people, including 57 migrants, in a five-day operation targeting illegal trade and organised immigration crime. Over £1m cash and £700,000 worth of illegal goods were seized.
A YouGov survey reveals Western Europeans believe crime is increasing, yet long-term data shows overall crime rates, including murder, have fallen significantly since the 1990s. Public perception is influenced by media focus on drug trafficking, gang violence, and fraud.
Chinese AI-enabled cameras can assess suspects' physical health, mental state, and risk levels. Tiandy's camera tracks vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure with over 90% accuracy, potentially flagging medical crises or irregular policing.
Blockchain security firm Chainalysis has signed an MOU with the Korean National Police Agency to enhance crypto crime investigations, including those linked to North Korea. The partnership will provide training and tools to combat illicit fund flows.
South Korea's Gangwon Provincial Police Agency is investigating domestic Polymarket users for illegal gambling on election outcomes, tracing crypto transactions, with potential fines up to 10 million won ($6,500).
Indonesia considers purchasing advanced policing equipment from China, including drones, tactical vehicles, and counterterrorism gear, prioritizing domestic procurement where possible.
UK Police Minister Sarah Jones stated an anti-racism commitment document gives the 'wrong impression' following the death of Henry Nowak. The document, from the National Police Chiefs' Council, is under review by the IOPC.
Japan's National Police Agency has hired a private cybersecurity expert, Satoshi Ogawa, to a newly created position of "Senior Cyber Incident Response Strategist." This marks the first time the agency has recruited a private sector professional to a vice-ministerial level post, aiming to enhance its cybercrime response capabilities.
Japan's National Police Agency is intensifying efforts to dismantle 'Anonymous/Fluid Crime Groups' (匿流) following a robbery-murder case. The agency has expanded its task force and is calling for stronger investigations and the apprehension of core members hiding behind anonymity.
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.
At least 16 people, including six police officers, were killed in two separate gun attacks on the Honduran coast Thursday. One attack targeted a plantation in Trujillo, killing 10 workers amid ongoing agrarian conflicts and threats to environmental activists.
Philippine Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida ordered authorities to arrest Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, a former police chief, on an ICC warrant for alleged crimes against humanity. Vida warned that aiding Dela Rosa's evasion would result in criminal charges.
The Philippine Supreme Court denied Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa's request for a temporary restraining order after an arrest warrant was unsealed by the ICC. Government agents' attempt to arrest Dela Rosa was thwarted by senate leadership, leading to a shooting incident and Dela Rosa's subsequent disappearance.
Philippine Senate security officers are under investigation for firing weapons without provocation. Senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC, briefly sought refuge in the Senate building last week. Initial findings identify Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca as firing the first shot.
Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa evades ICC arrest warrant, symbolizing a Duterte camp under siege amidst impeachment battle and Senate control fight
Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa was once one of the most visible faces of Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs, a tough-talking national police chief who was seen as the hatchet man carrying out the former Philippine president’s crackdown against alleged criminals of the narcotics trade. Now a senator, Dela Rosa has somewhat fallen off the radar – for six months, he has not appeared for work after reports circulated that he could face arrest in connection with the International Criminal Court’s crimes...
French police have identified Hakima Boukerouis, a 34-year-old Algerian-born woman whose mutilated body was discovered in a concealed water butt in northeastern France in January 2005. A suspect has been arrested — the first time since Operation Identify Me was launched in 2023. Police used familial DNA searching to identify Boukerouis, who was previously known only as 'the woman with the Richmond dental crown' due to expensive dental work believed to have been carried out in Germany. She is the fifth woman identified through the Interpol campaign seeking to name women who died in suspicious circumstances across six European countries.
