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German Customs Seizes €500,000 in Major Drug and Doping Bust
German customs conducted a major raid, seizing over €500,000 in assets—including drugs, doping agents, and luxury goods—and arresting three brothers and two others for running a nationwide drug trafficking operation.
German Customs Seizes €500,000 in Major Drug and Doping Bust
German customs conducted a major raid, seizing over €500,000 in assets—including drugs, doping agents, and luxury goods—and arresting three brothers and two others for running a nationwide drug trafficking operation.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Administration to Fine, Seize Assets of Deportation Order Defiers
The Trump administration plans to fine migrants up to $998 daily for failing to depart the U.S. after a deportation order, potentially seizing their assets if fines remain unpaid; this impacts roughly 1.4 million migrants and could lead to fines exceeding $1 million per person.
Trump Administration to Fine, Seize Assets of Deportation Order Defiers
The Trump administration plans to fine migrants up to $998 daily for failing to depart the U.S. after a deportation order, potentially seizing their assets if fines remain unpaid; this impacts roughly 1.4 million migrants and could lead to fines exceeding $1 million per person.
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52% Bias Score
Greek Authorities Uncover €9.7 Million Money Laundering Scheme Linked to Cigarette Smuggling
Greek authorities have uncovered a money laundering scheme exceeding €9.7 million linked to a cigarette smuggling ring, with a key suspect evading arrest and laundering money through real estate and business investments in Greece and Dubai.
Greek Authorities Uncover €9.7 Million Money Laundering Scheme Linked to Cigarette Smuggling
Greek authorities have uncovered a money laundering scheme exceeding €9.7 million linked to a cigarette smuggling ring, with a key suspect evading arrest and laundering money through real estate and business investments in Greece and Dubai.
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32% Bias Score
Canada to Seize Russian Cargo Plane for Ukraine Aid
Canada is preparing to seize a Russian Antonov AN-124 cargo plane in Toronto to fund Ukraine, despite potential legal challenges from the plane's owner, Volga-Dneper, and threats of retaliation from Russia; the plane's current operational status is unknown.
Canada to Seize Russian Cargo Plane for Ukraine Aid
Canada is preparing to seize a Russian Antonov AN-124 cargo plane in Toronto to fund Ukraine, despite potential legal challenges from the plane's owner, Volga-Dneper, and threats of retaliation from Russia; the plane's current operational status is unknown.
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40% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg to Confiscate Assets from Asylum Seekers
Baden-Württemberg will now systematically confiscate money and valuables from arriving asylum seekers to cover processing costs, a move criticized by the Flüchtlingsrat as potentially discriminatory and ineffective.
Baden-Württemberg to Confiscate Assets from Asylum Seekers
Baden-Württemberg will now systematically confiscate money and valuables from arriving asylum seekers to cover processing costs, a move criticized by the Flüchtlingsrat as potentially discriminatory and ineffective.
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52% Bias Score
Germany: Baden-Württemberg to Confiscate Assets from Asylum Seekers
Baden-Württemberg will systematically seize cash and valuables from arriving asylum seekers to cover asylum procedure costs, a move legally allowed but criticized for potentially harming vulnerable people and creating a negative welcome atmosphere.
Germany: Baden-Württemberg to Confiscate Assets from Asylum Seekers
Baden-Württemberg will systematically seize cash and valuables from arriving asylum seekers to cover asylum procedure costs, a move legally allowed but criticized for potentially harming vulnerable people and creating a negative welcome atmosphere.
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52% Bias Score
Record \2409 Million Euros in Criminal Assets Seized in the Netherlands
Dutch authorities seized a record \2409 million euros in criminal assets in 2023, a significant increase from previous years, but still a small fraction of the estimated \25 billion in suspicious transactions reported; legal and international cooperation obstacles hinder further progress.
Record \2409 Million Euros in Criminal Assets Seized in the Netherlands
Dutch authorities seized a record \2409 million euros in criminal assets in 2023, a significant increase from previous years, but still a small fraction of the estimated \25 billion in suspicious transactions reported; legal and international cooperation obstacles hinder further progress.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Seizes €26 Billion in Private Assets in 2024
Russia's General Prosecutor's Office seized nearly 2.4 trillion rubles (€26 billion) of private assets in 2024, including five strategic enterprises, using various legal mechanisms to justify seizures often targeting businesses deemed to be against state interests or with links to foreign investors.
Russia Seizes €26 Billion in Private Assets in 2024
Russia's General Prosecutor's Office seized nearly 2.4 trillion rubles (€26 billion) of private assets in 2024, including five strategic enterprises, using various legal mechanisms to justify seizures often targeting businesses deemed to be against state interests or with links to foreign investors.
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64% Bias Score
€5 Million Confiscated from Italian Businessman with 'Ndrangheta Ties
Italian authorities confiscated €5 million in assets from Davide Boncompagni, a businessman with alleged ties to the Alvaro 'ndrangheta clan, including properties, luxury cars, businesses, and a horse ranch, following his November 2023 arrest and ongoing investigation into his criminal activities.
€5 Million Confiscated from Italian Businessman with 'Ndrangheta Ties
Italian authorities confiscated €5 million in assets from Davide Boncompagni, a businessman with alleged ties to the Alvaro 'ndrangheta clan, including properties, luxury cars, businesses, and a horse ranch, following his November 2023 arrest and ongoing investigation into his criminal activities.
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68% Bias Score
Ethiopia Passes Retroactive Asset Seizure Law
Ethiopia's parliament passed law 1364/2017, enabling authorities to seize assets exceeding 10 million Birr obtained "unjustifiably" within the past 10 years, raising concerns about fairness and due process.
Ethiopia Passes Retroactive Asset Seizure Law
Ethiopia's parliament passed law 1364/2017, enabling authorities to seize assets exceeding 10 million Birr obtained "unjustifiably" within the past 10 years, raising concerns about fairness and due process.
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36% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg to Confiscate Assets from Asylum Seekers
Baden-Württemberg will systematically confiscate money and valuables from arriving asylum seekers to cover asylum processing costs, a practice legally permitted since the 1990s but criticized as discriminatory by the state's refugee council.
Baden-Württemberg to Confiscate Assets from Asylum Seekers
Baden-Württemberg will systematically confiscate money and valuables from arriving asylum seekers to cover asylum processing costs, a practice legally permitted since the 1990s but criticized as discriminatory by the state's refugee council.
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Seizes Venezuelan Plane in Dominican Republic
The U.S. seized a Venezuelan government plane held in the Dominican Republic since September 2023, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will announce during his visit, this follows sanctions violations.
U.S. Seizes Venezuelan Plane in Dominican Republic
The U.S. seized a Venezuelan government plane held in the Dominican Republic since September 2023, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will announce during his visit, this follows sanctions violations.
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56% Bias Score
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