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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ninety laptops, millions of dollars: US woman jailed over North Korea remote-work scam

Christina Chapman helped North Korean IT workers secure jobs at US companies through identity theft.
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

Laptop farmer behind $17M IT worker scam locked up

Chapman ran a laptop farm from her home, helping North Korean IT operatives pose as US-based remote workers, resulting in a $17 million fraud that impacted more than 300 companies.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Two new U.K. deaths probed for links to alleged poison seller Kenneth Law | CBC News

Kenneth Law is under investigation for potentially linking to recent deaths in the UK after supplying toxic substances.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Canada and India to share terrorism intelligence despite 2023 murder plot, says report

Canada and India plan to share intelligence to combat international crime and extremism amidst turbulent diplomatic relations.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Gang with 'unlimited resources' behind record-breaking 157m cocaine seizure

Eight men face sentencing for their involvement in a significant international cocaine smuggling operation controlled by a Dubai-based crime gang.
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Everything to know about series 2 of BBC drama The Gold

The Gold's second series explores manhunts and money laundering linked to the unresolved portions of the Brink's-Mat gold heist.
fromwww.thelocal.es
2 months ago

Costa del Crime: Why Spain is home to many foreign criminals and fugitives

Spain is a sought-after refuge for criminals, with increasing arrests highlighting its appeal as a haven for fugitives.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Young British woman held on drug charges in Sri Lanka could be linked to Culley case

The arrest of Bella May Culley and Charlotte May Lee highlights the serious risks for young travelers involved in international drug smuggling.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

California man who led meth-trafficking ring sentenced to 17 years in prison, authorities say

Hoang Xuan Le was sentenced to over 17 years for leading a drug trafficking operation exporting meth to Australia and Papua New Guinea.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

'Sextortion' scam linked to California teen's suicide leads to 4 arrests in West Africa

The recent arrests in Ivory Coast highlight ongoing efforts to combat international sextortion schemes targeting minors.
UK news
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Ukrainian national charged with fraud, ransomware attacks

A Ukrainian national, Artem Stryzhak, was extradited from Spain to face charges of fraud and extortion related to Nefilim ransomware attacks.
US news
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

DOJ indicts alleged high-ranking Tren de Aragua member on terrorism charges for the first time

The U.S. is charging a Tren de Aragua member with terrorism, marking a significant legal approach against the gang.
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