Tag #Organized Crime

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Life Sentences for Comanchero Bikies in 2019 Murder

Three Comanchero bikies received life sentences for the 2019 murder of Mitat Rasimi, a father of four, who was shot multiple times in his car in Dandenong, Victoria, Australia, due to an unpaid debt.

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Brazil Rejects US Pressure to Label Criminal Factions as Terrorist Organizations

Brazil rejected US pressure to classify domestic criminal factions as terrorist organizations, citing its 2016 anti-terrorism law which requires demonstration of xenophobia, discrimination, or prejudice based on race, color, ethnicity, or religion, arguing that these groups are financially motivated...

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Australia's Tobacco Tax Backfires, Fueling Black Market and Gang Violence

Australia's attempt to eliminate tobacco through high taxes has created a thriving black market, costing billions in lost revenue, fueling gang violence, and harming public health; illicit tobacco accounts for nearly 40% of consumption.

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Underworld Violence Engulfs Victoria's Construction Sector

Arson attacks and intimidation targeting Victoria's construction sector have intensified, causing millions of dollars in damage and highlighting the continued influence of underworld figures despite government reforms; at least 10 arson attacks have occurred since September 2023.

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Brazilian Crime Boss Arrested in Bolivia

Brazilian and Bolivian police arrested Marcos Roberto de Almeida, a leader of Brazil's First Capital Command (PCC) criminal organization, in Bolivia on Friday after he was found using a false identity document; Almeida had been on the run since 2020 after being sentenced to 12 years in prison for dr...

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Camorra Murder Highlights Ongoing Struggle Against Organized Crime in Italy

Domenico Noviello, a 64-year-old businessman, was murdered by a Camorra hit squad in Castel Volturno on May 16, 2008, for refusing to pay protection money, highlighting the ongoing struggle against organized crime in Italy.

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Seven Arrested in Netherlands for German ATM Bombings

Following a series of ATM bombings, German and Dutch authorities arrested seven suspects in the Netherlands, seizing evidence including weapons, drugs, and potentially explosive substances; the suspects, aged 22-33, are believed to be part of a Dutch ATM bombing ring active between 2021 and 2024.

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Attempted Murder of Greek Businessman: Links to Organized Crime Investigated

A 41-year-old Greek businessman, G.L., survived a shooting attack outside his gas station in Ano Liosia on Friday evening. Police are investigating whether the attack is linked to the April 24th murder of Giorgos Moschouris or the earlier murder of Evangelos Zambounis, both potentially connected to ...

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PCC Leader Arrested in Bolivia

High-ranking Brazilian PCC cartel leader Marcos Roberto de Almeida, alias Tuta, was arrested in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, while attempting to obtain a false ID, and subsequently expelled to Brazil to serve a 12-year sentence for organized crime and money laundering.

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Dutch Senate Debates Redundant Gang Ban Bill

The Dutch Senate debates a 2018 bill to administratively ban criminal motorcycle gangs, despite courts already dissolving these groups; proponents cite faster intervention, while opponents warn of potential government overreach and vague criteria.

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Eight Women Rescued from Sex Trafficking Ring in Orihuela, Spain

Spanish police rescued eight South American women from a sex trafficking ring in Orihuela, arresting two individuals for exploitation, drug trafficking (cocaine and poppers), and money laundering; victims were lured via deceptive online job ads.

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Prison Governor Jailed for Relationship with Drug Gang Leader

Former HMP Kirkham governor Kerri Pegg received a nine-year sentence for misconduct after engaging in a relationship with inmate and Liverpool drug gang boss Anthony Saunderson, granting him unauthorized release and accepting expensive gifts purchased with drug money.

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