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1 week 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
3 weeks 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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 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
2 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.
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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Alleged accomplice in fugitive ex-Olympian case denied bail | CBC News

Gurpreet Singh, accused of aiding a drug ring, has been denied bail due to flight risk concerns and potential connections to international crime.
Marketing tech
fromOCCRP
4 months ago

Scam Operations Relied on Third-Party Marketing Companies for Steady Stream of Potential Victims

Scam Empire reveals the vast scale of international investment fraud operations involving call centers, impacting thousands of victims globally.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Two Australian men charged in global investigation into AI-made child abuse images

Two Australian men were charged in a significant operation targeting AI-generated child abuse images.
Operation Cumberland involved 25 arrests globally, highlighting the rise of AI-related child exploitation.
UK news
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Thousands of trafficked scammers await return to Thailand

Thailand is set to address a crisis of trafficking and financial scams emanating from Myanmar by repatriating thousands of victims.
fromeuronews
7 months ago

Spain busts international crime ring for alleged car import tax scam

An international crime network behind a €17 million VAT fraud scheme on luxury cars has been dismantled, with 30 arrests made.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
10 months ago

Fugitive wanted for a violent robbery in Germany captured after chase through City of London

A fugitive wanted in Germany for violent robbery was arrested in London after displaying suspicious behavior and attempting to escape from police.
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