Tag #Organized Crime

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Nine Charged Over Anti-Semitic Attack in Sydney

Nine people, including the son of slain bikie boss Mahmoud 'Mick' Hawi, were charged with multiple offenses following an anti-Semitic attack in Sydney's Woolahra in November, causing approximately \$100,000 in damage; authorities investigate if overseas actors funded the attack.

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4.5 Tons of Cocaine Seized from Greek-Owned Ship

On January 2023, Spanish authorities seized 4.5 tons of cocaine from the Greek-owned cargo ship "Blume" off the Canary Islands; the ship, carrying 200 tons of coffee from Brazil to Riga, was apprehended 193 nautical miles from Tenerife. The investigation involves Greek authorities due to the ship's ...

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German Authorities Arrest 17 Members of International Drug Trafficking Ring

German authorities arrested 17 members of a drug trafficking organization called "Die Firma" in 2023, seizing approximately 500 kilograms of cocaine and cannabis; two members were extradited from Croatia and Italy; the investigation was launched after analysis of decrypted messages from SkyECC.

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High Street Shops Used as Fronts for Money Laundering and Modern Slavery

Organized crime is using High Street shops as fronts for money laundering and modern slavery, exploiting a rise in cash-only businesses and a lack of public awareness; police busted a Cardiff gang laundering over £1.5 million, while a Camden raid uncovered £5 million in counterfeit goods linked to m...

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Elderly Robbery Scam in Netherlands Soars

In 2024, over 8,000 elderly Dutch people reported being targeted by criminals impersonating police officers, a sharp increase from 544 cases in 2023; 1,600 victims lost valuables after criminals gained their trust using personal data obtained online.

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Amsterdam Woman Arrested in Medellín on Cocaine Trafficking Charges

Aura Jazmín C., a 48-year-old Colombian woman living in Amsterdam, was arrested in Medellín on January 29, 2024, for alleged involvement with the Balkan Cartel and Clan del Golfo, facing charges related to cocaine trafficking and previous convictions for drug-related offenses.

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Dutch Investigation Exposes Large-Scale Eritrean Human Trafficking Network

An investigation into an Eritrean human trafficking network operating partially from the Netherlands revealed widespread abuse of migrants in Libya, including violence, forced labor, and kidnapping, affecting at least 124 victims; two key suspects are facing prosecution.

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Record Toronto Cocaine Seizure Highlights Transnational Drug Trade Amidst Trump's Re-election

Toronto police announced the largest cocaine seizure in its history (835 kg, \$85 million CAD street value), arresting six people linked to the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel; the operation involved multiple agencies and followed cocaine's transit from Mexico through the US into Canada, occurring o...

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€200 Million Hydrocarbon VAT Fraud Leads to Arrests, Seizure of Luxury Goods

Spanish authorities arrested businessman Claudio Rivas and Víctor de Aldama in October for their alleged involvement in a €200 million VAT fraud scheme in the hydrocarbon sector, seizing nearly €24,000 in cash and luxury watches from Rivas; the investigation links them to former Minister José Luis Á...

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Greek Police Corruption: 19 Arrested in Protection Racket

A recent investigation uncovered a network of corrupt Greek police officers and businessmen who took bribes to protect illegal brothels and gambling dens, leading to the arrest of 19 individuals and exposing systemic corruption within the Hellenic Police.

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Corporatization of Cryptocurrency Crime Exceeds \$51 Billion in 2024

Chainalysis's 2024 report reveals that cryptocurrency crime, exceeding \$51 billion, has evolved into corporate-style criminal enterprises offering "crime-as-a-service", utilizing stablecoins (63% of volume), and employing sophisticated risk management strategies, presenting significant challenges f...

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Surge in Fake Police Officer Scams in Netherlands

Reports of scams by fake police officers in the Netherlands drastically increased from 544 in 2022 to over 8000 in 2023, resulting in 1600 victims; criminals use leaked personal data and impersonate officers to steal valuables from primarily elderly individuals.

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