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Mexican cartel leader arrested in California faked his death and assumed phony name, prosecutors say

A major leader of the Jalisco cartel was arrested in California after living under a false identity.

Ex-takeaway worker found with more than 2bn Bitcoin in biggest ever sting

Former takeaway worker convicted of money laundering linked to Bitcoin worth 2 billion.
Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are increasingly used by criminals for money laundering.

Brooklyn pimp busted for sex trafficking at notorious 'Penn Track'

Ferron Facey was charged with sex trafficking and forced prostitution, exploiting vulnerable women and a minor in an open-air market in Brooklyn.

Australia's Police Confiscates Crypto Worth $6.4M in Crackdown on 'Ghost' Messaging App

Australia's Federal Police seized $6.4 million in crypto as part of Operation Kraken aimed at dismantling a criminal encrypted messaging network.

Mexican cartel leader arrested in California faked his death and assumed phony name, prosecutors say

A major leader of the Jalisco cartel was arrested in California after living under a false identity.

Ex-takeaway worker found with more than 2bn Bitcoin in biggest ever sting

Former takeaway worker convicted of money laundering linked to Bitcoin worth 2 billion.
Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are increasingly used by criminals for money laundering.

Brooklyn pimp busted for sex trafficking at notorious 'Penn Track'

Ferron Facey was charged with sex trafficking and forced prostitution, exploiting vulnerable women and a minor in an open-air market in Brooklyn.

Australia's Police Confiscates Crypto Worth $6.4M in Crackdown on 'Ghost' Messaging App

Australia's Federal Police seized $6.4 million in crypto as part of Operation Kraken aimed at dismantling a criminal encrypted messaging network.
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These Are the Most Feared Prison Gangs in America

Prison gangs wield significant power, control activities, and foster a culture of fear within the prison system.
Understanding gang operations in prisons is crucial for effective prison management and economic studies.

Nomura CEO's year from hell: One staffer accused of bond market manipulation-and another of attempting to murder a client

Nomura Holdings faces serious issues, including executive pay cuts due to bond market manipulation and alarming criminal activities involving former employees.
#cybercrime

2024 looks set to be another record-breaking year for ransomware - and it's likely going to get worse | TechCrunch

The ransomware industry is thriving, with 2024 projected to be the most profitable year for hackers despite law enforcement efforts.

Chinese national arrested for operating proxy service linked to billions in cybercrime

Chinese national operated residential proxy service aiding cybercriminals in criminal activities, generating millions in revenue.

Veteran millionaire Bitcoin mixer faces decades in prison

Bitcoin Fog operator sentenced to 50 years in prison for money laundering
Bitcoin Fog laundered over 1.2 million Bitcoin tokens amounting to $400 million

2024 looks set to be another record-breaking year for ransomware - and it's likely going to get worse | TechCrunch

The ransomware industry is thriving, with 2024 projected to be the most profitable year for hackers despite law enforcement efforts.

Chinese national arrested for operating proxy service linked to billions in cybercrime

Chinese national operated residential proxy service aiding cybercriminals in criminal activities, generating millions in revenue.

Veteran millionaire Bitcoin mixer faces decades in prison

Bitcoin Fog operator sentenced to 50 years in prison for money laundering
Bitcoin Fog laundered over 1.2 million Bitcoin tokens amounting to $400 million
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Female Long Island youth therapist sent child porn posing as a man who bragged about abusing 'his' kids: cops

A Long Island therapist was arrested for distributing child pornography and posing as a man while boasting about sexually abusing minors.

Suge Knight weighs in on Sean Diddy Combs arrestin prison interview

Suge Knight warns Sean Diddy Combs of dangers he faces in prison, indicating a target on Diddy's back due to his past.
#telegram

Telegram just announced a big change to how it'll deal with some users' data

Telegram will share user data with authorities for rule violations regarding criminal activities.
Significant moderation changes have been implemented to Telegram Search to ensure it discourages crime.

Telegram CEO Durov charged in France and detained

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov faces charges in France for enabling criminal activities on the platform, raising concerns over online regulation.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov banned from leaving France amid criminal probe

Pavel Durov, Telegram's founder, is under investigation in France for his messaging app's alleged involvement in criminal activities.

Telegram just announced a big change to how it'll deal with some users' data

Telegram will share user data with authorities for rule violations regarding criminal activities.
Significant moderation changes have been implemented to Telegram Search to ensure it discourages crime.

Telegram CEO Durov charged in France and detained

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov faces charges in France for enabling criminal activities on the platform, raising concerns over online regulation.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov banned from leaving France amid criminal probe

Pavel Durov, Telegram's founder, is under investigation in France for his messaging app's alleged involvement in criminal activities.
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#fraud

Ex-BigLaw attorney once 'consumed with remorse' over $10M client theft sentenced in new scheme

Disbarred lawyer faces new prison sentence for defrauding government out of COVID-19 relief funds.

George Santos looks on in Brooklyn court as scammer admits trying to trick him out of $900,000

George Santos continues to be embroiled in legal issues, highlighting ongoing corruption and deceit in politics.

Ex-BigLaw attorney once 'consumed with remorse' over $10M client theft sentenced in new scheme

Disbarred lawyer faces new prison sentence for defrauding government out of COVID-19 relief funds.

George Santos looks on in Brooklyn court as scammer admits trying to trick him out of $900,000

George Santos continues to be embroiled in legal issues, highlighting ongoing corruption and deceit in politics.
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Eight arrested in Bulgaria migrant smuggling ring bust

Bulgarian authorities arrested eight migrant smugglers involved in a large-scale operation charging up to €6,000 per person for illegal crossings.
#new-york-city

Hotels in New York City Don't Need Licenses. Should They?

The need for better regulation and oversight of hotels to prevent criminal activity.

NYC police union backs controversial bill to regulate hotels, which owners call 'nuclear bomb' for industry

NYC police union endorsed the Safe Hotels Act for stricter regulation, while hotel owners oppose, claiming it may damage the lodging industry.

Hotels in New York City Don't Need Licenses. Should They?

The need for better regulation and oversight of hotels to prevent criminal activity.

NYC police union backs controversial bill to regulate hotels, which owners call 'nuclear bomb' for industry

NYC police union endorsed the Safe Hotels Act for stricter regulation, while hotel owners oppose, claiming it may damage the lodging industry.
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#arrests

Six dangerous' south London men jailed for gun-related crimes

Intelligence led police to uncover illegal weapons hidden for use at a funeral, resulting in multiple arrests and convictions for possession of firearms and related offenses.

Trio of suspects burglarized 131 businesses, many of them small restaurants, police say

The 'Punch Crew' targeted 131 businesses, predominantly small family-owned restaurants, with a consistent pattern of burglary, resulting in significant financial losses.

Six dangerous' south London men jailed for gun-related crimes

Intelligence led police to uncover illegal weapons hidden for use at a funeral, resulting in multiple arrests and convictions for possession of firearms and related offenses.

Trio of suspects burglarized 131 businesses, many of them small restaurants, police say

The 'Punch Crew' targeted 131 businesses, predominantly small family-owned restaurants, with a consistent pattern of burglary, resulting in significant financial losses.
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Cult leader died in prison cell bed, inquest hears

A Maoist cult leader, Aravindan Balakrishnan, found dead in his prison cell in London, where he had committed multiple crimes and kept his daughter captive for three decades.

Tattooed Bloods leader nicknamed 'Mousey' sentenced to life plus 132 years for NY 'reign of terror'

The leader of a Long Island Bloods gang affiliate, convicted of various crimes, was sentenced to life in prison for a campaign of violence directed at rivals.

Generative AI: friend or foe for U.S. intelligence agencies?

Generative AI can significantly enhance intelligence analysis by identifying criminal activities and making evidence summarization more efficient.
#cybersecurity

Crook brags about US Army, '$75b defense company' breaches

Extortionist claims to have stolen files from US Army Aviation and Missile Command and a $75 billion aerospace and defense company.

Ransomware payment bans need universal buy-in | Computer Weekly

Banning ransomware payments is crucial to disrupt cyber criminals and protect organizations from repeated attacks.

Crook brags about US Army, '$75b defense company' breaches

Extortionist claims to have stolen files from US Army Aviation and Missile Command and a $75 billion aerospace and defense company.

Ransomware payment bans need universal buy-in | Computer Weekly

Banning ransomware payments is crucial to disrupt cyber criminals and protect organizations from repeated attacks.
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Samourai Wallet Charges Raise Existential Questions for Privacy Tech

The U.S. government is cracking down on privacy tools like crypto mixers, considering any money flowing through them as laundered funds.

Star Wars Outlaws Release Date Leaks After YouTube Flub

Star Wars Outlaws game release date inadvertently revealed to be August 30.
Outlaws game features a new hero, Kay Vess, engaging in criminal activities in a galactic open-world setting.
#recruitment

Migrant charged in cop-shooting allegedly told police he was recruited for Venezuelan gang's NYC robbery crew: sources

The 19-year-old migrant was recruited by a Venezuelan gang to join a crew of moped thieves in New York City.

Pardoned for Serving in Ukraine, They Return to Russia to Kill Again

Recruiting convicts for military service in Ukraine backfiring as former inmates commit new crimes upon return to Russia.
Russian government restricts public information on the criminal activities of convicts pardoned for serving in Ukraine.

Migrant charged in cop-shooting allegedly told police he was recruited for Venezuelan gang's NYC robbery crew: sources

The 19-year-old migrant was recruited by a Venezuelan gang to join a crew of moped thieves in New York City.

Pardoned for Serving in Ukraine, They Return to Russia to Kill Again

Recruiting convicts for military service in Ukraine backfiring as former inmates commit new crimes upon return to Russia.
Russian government restricts public information on the criminal activities of convicts pardoned for serving in Ukraine.
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Feds bust three migrants after raiding NYC home of gun-toting, drug dealing squatters - just a day after Post report on Bronx chaos

Federal agents arrested three people during a raid at a Bronx home of migrants involved in criminal activities.
Immigration authorities are moving to deport one of the individuals busted at the troublesome house.

Crime boss behind murder of innocent couple loses challenge over escape risk

Colin Gunn, a notorious crime boss, lost his High Court challenge over escape risk classification in prison.
Gunn's legal dispute with the Ministry of Justice highlighted his previous criminal activities and attempts to manipulate prison staff.

A former member of Germany's Red Army Faction has been arrested after decades in hiding

Former Red Army Faction member arrested after 30 years on the run
Authorities suspect motive for robberies was financial gain rather than political ideology

Hamas Adds Insider Trading To Its Impressive Criminal Pedigree

Hamas has a long history of criminal activities including murder, bombings, and rocket attacks.
There was a significant increase in short selling in Israeli companies before the Hamas attack.
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Bangladeshi police agents accused of selling citizens' personal information on Telegram | TechCrunch

Senior Bangladesh anti-terror police officials allegedly sold citizens' classified information to criminals on Telegram.

Vehicle vultures' stripping family cars as demand for parts surges

Car owners face repeated car stripping incidents impacting their sense of safety and finances.

Migrant criminal's shooting of two NYPD cops shows why NYC shouldn't be a 'sanctuary city'

Sanctuary city policies can have detrimental consequences, as seen in the shooting incident involving a Venezuelan migrant in New York City.

Phony priest who allegedly robbed NYC church linked to heists at houses of worship across the country: sources

Thief posed as a visiting priest to rob a Queens church, part of a nationwide scam targeting houses of worship for tens of thousands of dollars.

L.A. robber avoided prison after stealing Rolex. Now, he's accused in Fashion Island killing

The alleged leader of an armed robbery crew charged with killing a New Zealand tourist had a history of criminal activities, including a previous incident involving stealing a Rolex at gunpoint in Santa Monica.
#government-response

Don't wait until next year: Restore New York's mask ban NOW!

The rally demands reinstating the mask ban in NY due to antisemitism incidents; Gov. Hochul urged to act swiftly against masked antisemitic perpetrators.

More than 270 people arrested in antigovernment rallies in Kenya

Kenyan police arrested over 270 suspects for criminal activities during antigovernment rallies.

Don't wait until next year: Restore New York's mask ban NOW!

The rally demands reinstating the mask ban in NY due to antisemitism incidents; Gov. Hochul urged to act swiftly against masked antisemitic perpetrators.

More than 270 people arrested in antigovernment rallies in Kenya

Kenyan police arrested over 270 suspects for criminal activities during antigovernment rallies.
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Philippines concerned that online casinos could be China-linked 'Trojan horses'

POGOs in the Philippines pose national security threats due to criminal links, espionage concerns, and potential influence from China's outlawed gambling industry.

Deputies recover stolen vehicles, other items in Saratoga

Increased incidents of possession of stolen property, controlled substances, and drug paraphernalia reported in specific locations.
Law enforcement utilizing automated license plate readers to identify stolen vehicles and respond promptly to criminal activities.

These kids are violent, drunk on power': can mafia children be saved from a life of crime?

Family ties and traditions within the 'Ndrangheta mafia in Italy contribute to early exposure and involvement in criminal activities for younger generations.

Brooklyn Woman Caught in Gun, Drug Trafficking Sting

Brooklyn resident pleads guilty to trafficking firearms and distributing fentanyl and cocaine base.

Gun-running family: Brooklyn man charged in trafficking scheme involving relatives

Authorities charged Terry with illegally trafficking firearms from Georgia to Brooklyn, underscoring the fight against gun violence and the flow of illegal guns.

NYPD tows almost 2 dozen migrant mopeds from accused cop shooter's shelter in latest crackdown - but many still out there

Scooters used in crimes present challenges for law enforcement in NYC.
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