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Extortion Rings Exploit Bereaved Families in Guayaquil Cemeteries
In Guayaquil, Ecuador, criminal groups extort grieving families at public cemeteries, demanding $250-$350 to build burial tombs—a service that should be free—while official extortion reports increased by 165% from 2022 to 2023.
Extortion Rings Exploit Bereaved Families in Guayaquil Cemeteries
In Guayaquil, Ecuador, criminal groups extort grieving families at public cemeteries, demanding $250-$350 to build burial tombs—a service that should be free—while official extortion reports increased by 165% from 2022 to 2023.
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48% Bias Score
Veracruz Taxi Driver Murders Highlight Escalating Violence
Taxi drivers in Veracruz, Mexico, face escalating violence from the Mafia Veracruzana, a Gulf Cartel splinter group; recent incidents include the murder of a driver and his father, the kidnapping and murder of Irma Hernández, and ongoing extortion attempts. Authorities have made arrests, but attacks...
Veracruz Taxi Driver Murders Highlight Escalating Violence
Taxi drivers in Veracruz, Mexico, face escalating violence from the Mafia Veracruzana, a Gulf Cartel splinter group; recent incidents include the murder of a driver and his father, the kidnapping and murder of Irma Hernández, and ongoing extortion attempts. Authorities have made arrests, but attacks...
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36% Bias Score
Veracruz Teacher's Murder Highlights Extortion Violence
Retired teacher and taxi driver Irma Hernández Cruz was kidnapped on July 18th in Álamo Temapache, Veracruz, and found dead six days later due to violence inflicted by her kidnappers; two suspects have been arrested.
Veracruz Teacher's Murder Highlights Extortion Violence
Retired teacher and taxi driver Irma Hernández Cruz was kidnapped on July 18th in Álamo Temapache, Veracruz, and found dead six days later due to violence inflicted by her kidnappers; two suspects have been arrested.
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24% Bias Score
Extortion in Mexico City Doubles, Forcing Businesses to Close
Extortion in Mexico City nearly doubled in the first five months of 2025, reaching 498 cases, forcing many small businesses to close; a new strategy includes anonymous reporting and account freezes.
Extortion in Mexico City Doubles, Forcing Businesses to Close
Extortion in Mexico City nearly doubled in the first five months of 2025, reaching 498 cases, forcing many small businesses to close; a new strategy includes anonymous reporting and account freezes.
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36% Bias Score
Arrests Made in Widespread Extortion Targeting South Asian Businesses
Two suspects were arrested in Surrey, B.C., on arson and firearms charges connected to an ongoing extortion investigation targeting South Asian business figures; police believe the crimes extend to India and other provinces, and are working with the community to encourage reporting.
Arrests Made in Widespread Extortion Targeting South Asian Businesses
Two suspects were arrested in Surrey, B.C., on arson and firearms charges connected to an ongoing extortion investigation targeting South Asian business figures; police believe the crimes extend to India and other provinces, and are working with the community to encourage reporting.
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32% Bias Score
Smokey Robinson Countersues Accusers for $500 Million
Motown legend Smokey Robinson and his wife are countersuing four former housekeepers for $500 million, alleging defamation and extortion related to sexual assault accusations filed anonymously in Los Angeles Superior Court on May 6th, 2024, prompting a criminal investigation.
Smokey Robinson Countersues Accusers for $500 Million
Motown legend Smokey Robinson and his wife are countersuing four former housekeepers for $500 million, alleging defamation and extortion related to sexual assault accusations filed anonymously in Los Angeles Superior Court on May 6th, 2024, prompting a criminal investigation.
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52% Bias Score
Edmonton Arson Syndicate: Guilty Plea Reveals \$10 Million in Damage, Gang Involvement
Manav Heer pleaded guilty to charges related to an Edmonton-based arson and extortion syndicate targeting South Asian home builders, resulting in \$10 million in property damage and severe injuries to a child; police investigation dubbed Project Gaslight led to multiple arrests.
Edmonton Arson Syndicate: Guilty Plea Reveals \$10 Million in Damage, Gang Involvement
Manav Heer pleaded guilty to charges related to an Edmonton-based arson and extortion syndicate targeting South Asian home builders, resulting in \$10 million in property damage and severe injuries to a child; police investigation dubbed Project Gaslight led to multiple arrests.
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28% Bias Score
Veracruz Taxi Driver Murder: Four Arrests Made
Irma Hernández Cruz, a 62-year-old retired teacher and taxi driver in Veracruz, Mexico, was kidnapped on July 18th, 2024, after refusing to pay extortion fees; her body was found six days later, and four suspects have been arrested. The governor stated that she died of a heart attack after being ass...
Veracruz Taxi Driver Murder: Four Arrests Made
Irma Hernández Cruz, a 62-year-old retired teacher and taxi driver in Veracruz, Mexico, was kidnapped on July 18th, 2024, after refusing to pay extortion fees; her body was found six days later, and four suspects have been arrested. The governor stated that she died of a heart attack after being ass...
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56% Bias Score
Haddara Member Arrested in Hamad Syndicate Extortion Case
A 52-year-old Tarneit man, suspected Haddara crime family member, was arrested and charged with extortion for threatening a new Bass Coast tobacco shop owner on behalf of Kazem Hamad's syndicate; police seized 6500 vapes, $260,000 worth of goods, and 250,000 cigarettes during raids.
Haddara Member Arrested in Hamad Syndicate Extortion Case
A 52-year-old Tarneit man, suspected Haddara crime family member, was arrested and charged with extortion for threatening a new Bass Coast tobacco shop owner on behalf of Kazem Hamad's syndicate; police seized 6500 vapes, $260,000 worth of goods, and 250,000 cigarettes during raids.
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40% Bias Score
Russian Extortion Ring Seized: \$3 Billion Theft
A Stavropol-based extortion ring, comprising eight individuals, stole over \$3 billion from a Russian petrochemical company through theft, extortion, and smuggling; they face multiple charges and have had six billion rubles in assets seized.
Russian Extortion Ring Seized: \$3 Billion Theft
A Stavropol-based extortion ring, comprising eight individuals, stole over \$3 billion from a Russian petrochemical company through theft, extortion, and smuggling; they face multiple charges and have had six billion rubles in assets seized.
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44% Bias Score
U.S. Consulate Warns Tourists of Jalisco Dating App Kidnappings
The U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara issued a warning to American tourists in Jalisco to exercise caution when using dating apps due to several reported kidnappings and extortions in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Nayarit, prompting a Level 3 travel advisory urging tourists to reconsider visiting.
U.S. Consulate Warns Tourists of Jalisco Dating App Kidnappings
The U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara issued a warning to American tourists in Jalisco to exercise caution when using dating apps due to several reported kidnappings and extortions in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Nayarit, prompting a Level 3 travel advisory urging tourists to reconsider visiting.
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36% Bias Score
Robinson Countersues Accusers for $500 Million
Smokey Robinson is countersuing four anonymous former housekeepers for $500 million, alleging defamation after they accused him of sexual assault and labor violations between 2007 and 2024; Robinson denies the accusations, claiming extortion.
Robinson Countersues Accusers for $500 Million
Smokey Robinson is countersuing four anonymous former housekeepers for $500 million, alleging defamation after they accused him of sexual assault and labor violations between 2007 and 2024; Robinson denies the accusations, claiming extortion.
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44% Bias Score
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