A raid in Malaysia revealed how cryptocurrency mining is increasingly linked to electricity theft and organized crime across Southeast Asia, causing billions in losses for utilities and prompting governments to enhance enforcement and legislation.
Zubair Baloch, brother of jailed gangster Uzair Baloch, was critically wounded in a drive-by shooting in Karachi's Lyari neighbourhood. Two masked assailants on a motorcycle opened fire, also injuring two bystanders. Police are investigating personal enmity and potential gang war resurgence.
Liberian authorities seized nearly four tonnes of cocaine, valued at $317 million, near Roberts International Airport, leading to two foreign nationals' arrests. President Joseph Boakai vowed to dismantle drug trafficking networks following what is described as one of the country's largest drug busts.
Indian national Harmanveer Singh was arrested in Stockton, California, by the FBI for alleged involvement in a transnational drug trafficking network linked to Canada-based Ravinder Dhanda's organised crime group. His arrest is part of 'Operation Hard Ball,' a broader international crackdown targeting multiple India-linked crime syndicates.
Chinese organized crime rings exploit tap-to-pay technology for $1 billion annually, using stolen credit cards to buy gift cards and high-value goods, evading detection through complex networks and low-risk transactions.
The RCMP stated there's no evidence linking the Indian government to charges against the Lawrence Bishnoi gang for the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. This statement contrasts with earlier allegations by Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, impacting India-Canada relations.
Cinq personnes ont été mises en examen en France pour le violent cambriolage subi par Alain Prost en Suisse. Les suspects, âgés de 16 à 22 ans, sont accusés de vol en bande organisée avec arme et séquestration.
Ukrainian millionaire Vadim Ermolaev was seriously wounded in a Monaco bombing. A former French intelligence agent suggests Ermolaev, sanctioned by Zelensky and planning to expose Ukrainian corruption, had become a "nuisance" to Kiev, with investigators reportedly focusing on possible SBU involvement.
Ukrainian businessman Vadim Ermolaev, sanctioned by Kiev, was seriously injured in a Monaco bombing. An explosive device detonated at his building's entrance. Investigators are exploring links to the SBU and business rivals, with one former intelligence agent suggesting a possible provocation related to Ermolaev's planned anti-corruption presentation.
A man was killed in a car bomb explosion in northern Israel on Tuesday. Police are investigating the incident, which they attribute to criminal activity, amid a fragile ceasefire with Lebanon.
Belgrade Police Chief Veselin Milic's alleged meeting with two underworld figures, which ended in a shooting and subsequent cover-up claims, has ignited public anger in Serbia. Investigative journalists highlight deep ties between organized crime and the ruling party, suggesting a pattern of state entanglement rather than isolated corruption.
A mass shooting in Johannesburg, South Africa, killed 12 and injured 15, exposing a pattern of violence in deprived communities fueled by organized crime and police corruption. Experts cite unchecked criminal syndicates and police failings as key drivers.
Turkish police have arrested 13 suspects in a crackdown on two organized crime groups accused of issuing fake disability reports. The operation, spanning 12 provinces, uncovered a scheme where real patients' samples were used to create fraudulent documents, with each report costing around 150,000 TL. The scam allegedly caused 100 million TL in public damage through tax exemptions and illicit benefits.
Algerian police have dismantled a major organized crime network, seizing luxury assets and $45 million in corruption proceeds. Separately, prosecutors sought 10 years for a former minister in a case involving the sale of state-owned mills.
The case of 15 members of the Ural organized crime group (OPG) will be sent to court. Five members have signed contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defense and are currently in the zone of the special military operation, with three officially listed as missing and two wounded.
US authorities and major tech firms like Coinbase, Meta, and Apple froze over $3.8 million in crypto stolen from Americans as part of 'Disruption Week.' The initiative targeted organized crime in Southeast Asia, disrupting millions of scam accounts and leading to seven arrests in Thailand.
French Minister Sébastien Lecornu will visit Vendin-le-Vieil prison on June 5th to unveil a new plan against organized crime and drug trafficking, marking a "new phase" in the state's response. The initiative follows criticism from the Prime Minister about insufficient proposals.
A 2015 law aimed at combating organized crime and migrant exploitation remains unenforced in Italy. Instead, Italian mafias have formed alliances with foreign criminal groups from the same countries as the exploited migrants, intensifying the slave-like exploitation.
Police in Osmaniye busted two organized crime rings, led by individuals sought on a red notice. The operation, involving 107 detentions across four provinces, uncovered weapons, explosives, and seized cash.
Turkish authorities launched an investigation into an organized crime group, leading to the arrest of 107 suspects in simultaneous operations across four provinces. 52 individuals were remanded in custody, while 55 were released under judicial control.
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is under investigation for alleged organized crime and influence peddling related to the 53 million euro bailout of airline Plus Ultra. A judge suspects Zapatero was at the center of a scheme to illicitly influence authorities for economic gain.
On the 34th anniversary of the Capaci massacre, Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi honored the memory of Giovanni Falcone, Francesca Morvillo, and their escort, reaffirming the state's commitment to fighting organized crime and upholding legality.
Arvinder Khosa, the new Cricket Canada president, had his Surrey home shot at early Wednesday. Police believe the incident is linked to extortion threats and an ongoing investigation into organized crime links within Canadian cricket.
Turkey's "PAYMIX-4" operation, targeting illegal betting and crypto-based money laundering, has led to 61 arrests and seizure of assets worth millions. The operation aimed to dismantle the financial and digital infrastructure of organized crime networks.
