A Seoul court denied an arrest warrant for Kim Myung-soo, former head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, over his alleged role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid. The court cited disputable charges and the need to guarantee defense rights.
A Hong Kong court issued an arrest warrant for Youcef Bennoui, a 35-year-old British tourist, who allegedly jumped bail after being charged with vandalizing airport self-check-in kiosks in February. Bennoui failed to appear in court on Monday, and prosecutors stated he had left the city.
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.
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.
Police in Bucheon, South Korea, have applied for an arrest warrant for a woman in her 70s suspected of fatally striking her husband, in his 80s, with a blunt instrument. The incident occurred on March 31st, and the suspect, who was also injured, was arrested after being discharged from the hospital.
A court has rejected an arrest warrant for a 30-year-old textile factory owner in Incheon, South Korea, accused of repeatedly assaulting four Bangladeshi workers between March 2023 and April 2024. The court cited the suspect's stable residence and lack of flight or evidence tampering risk.
A Seoul court has rejected an arrest warrant for a 60-year-old man who fatally struck a cyclist with a forklift in Mokdong. The judge cited insufficient evidence of flight risk or intent to destroy evidence, despite the severity of the accident.
Police and labor authorities in Incheon, South Korea, have applied for an arrest warrant for a textile company owner accused of repeatedly assaulting four Bangladeshi workers over three years. A video of one assault sparked public outrage.
Two migrants sue Italy in the European Court of Human Rights for releasing Libyan warlord Osama Al-Masri Njeem, wanted for crimes against humanity, alleging Italy's actions breached their rights under the European Convention of Human Rights.
A South Korean court denies an arrest warrant for Chinese dissident Dong Guangping, who fled to South Korea by sea, citing insufficient grounds for detention. Dong, a former police officer, has a history of Tiananmen Square activism and repeated escapes from China.
Police have concluded that AI-generated voice recordings and manipulated messenger conversations were used in a defamation case against a YouTuber. The evidence was presented as proof of a relationship between actor Kim Soo-hyun and actress Kim Sae-ron.
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.
South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber accused of fabricating evidence, including AI-generated audio and manipulated text messages, to defame actor Kim Soo-hyun by falsely linking him to actress Kim Sae-ron.
South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for YouTuber Kim Se-ui for allegedly faking evidence to defame actor Kim Soo-hyun. The YouTuber allegedly used manipulated screenshots and AI-generated audio to falsely claim the actor dated actress Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor.
A Seoul court denied an arrest warrant for Lee Eun-woo, former head of public broadcaster KTV, accused of promoting insurrection related to a 2024 martial law declaration. The court cited insufficient evidence and debate over charges.
A Seoul court denied an arrest warrant for former KTV President Lee Eun-woo, accused of spreading propaganda related to the 12.3 emergency martial law. The court cited unclear grounds for the charges and low risk of flight or evidence tampering.
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.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated he was informed the ICC requested an arrest warrant for him, calling it a "declaration of war" and vowing retaliation. He also announced an order to evacuate Khan al-Ahmar.
The ICC is reviewing a request for an arrest warrant for Israeli minister Smotrich on charges of forced displacement, illegal settlement expansion, persecution, and apartheid against Palestinians. If approved, it would be the first such warrant based on apartheid.
A special counsel team is seeking an arrest warrant for Lee Eun-woo, former president of KTV, on charges of promoting insurrection related to the 2024 martial law attempt by former President Yoon Suk Yeol. Lee allegedly directed KTV to heavily cover the declaration and block critical reports.
Brazilian influencer Rosa Iberê Tavares Dantas, sentenced to 3 years for negligent homicide in a fatal car crash, has fled to Madrid, prompting an international manhunt via Interpol.
