A 41-year-old Hong Kong civil servant, Law Yui, is charged with misconduct for issuing fake HK$3,000 littering fines to 5 people without cause, resulting in a wrongful arrest, as revealed by the ICAC after an FEHD internal investigation.
Stablecoin Development Corporation (SDEV) reported $2.2 million in Q2 staking revenue, matching its cash operating expenses. However, the company recorded a $50.6 million unrealized loss on digital assets, leading to a significant net loss, with its balance sheet dominated by Sky Protocol's SKY tokens.
The UK's Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) executed warrants in five cities, seizing laptops, phones, and documents in a crackdown on claims companies sending spam texts about the car finance mis-selling scandal. This action targets firms believed responsible for 170m texts, following 12m public complaints since September 2025.
Western Australia Police launched a five-month trial of real-time facial recognition at Mirrabooka bus station, leading to 19 arrests in its first week. The technology, hailed for public safety, faces strong criticism from privacy experts and regulators over mass surveillance, accuracy, algorithmic bias, and "function creep."
Nateal Campbell, brother of NFL player Calais Campbell, has been charged with murder after their 71-year-old mother, Ciarre Campbell, was found dead in her Atlanta home. Police discovered the victim with her throat cut during a welfare check.
A special counsel team in Seoul has requested arrest warrants for former Coast Guard Commissioner General Kim Jong-uk and former Director General Ahn Sung-sik, alleging their roles in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed 2024 martial law bid, including assisting an insurrection and abuse of power.
The US Supreme Court ruled that the president can fire leaders of independent agencies, overturning 90 years of precedent. Donald Trump celebrated the decision, while labor and consumer advocacy groups, along with legal experts, criticized it as a threat to democracy and government functioning.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that geofence searches by law enforcement violate the Fourth Amendment. Police must now obtain a traditional search warrant, requiring probable cause, to access cell-phone location data from tech companies.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that location history, including data from third-party providers like Google, is protected under the Fourth Amendment, requiring a warrant for government access.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that law enforcement must obtain a search warrant for geofence location data, citing a reasonable expectation of privacy in cell-phone location information.
Seoul court issued arrest warrants for three former Shincheonji Church officials suspected of forcing followers to join the main opposition People Power Party between 2021-2024 to influence party primaries. Over 50,000 members allegedly joined.
Three former Shincheonji Church officials face arrest warrant hearings for allegedly forcing followers to join the People Power Party between 2021-2024, potentially influencing election primaries. Over 50,000 followers may have joined the PPP.
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.
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.
