Kidnapping of Ledger Co-founder: €10 Million Cryptocurrency Ransom, Ten Arrests
David Balland, co-founder of the cryptocurrency security firm Ledger, and his partner were kidnapped on January 21st from their home near Vierzon, France; a ransom in cryptocurrency was demanded. Balland was freed on January 22nd and his partner on January 24th, leading to the arrest of ten suspects...
Kidnapping of Ledger Co-founder: €10 Million Cryptocurrency Ransom, Ten Arrests
David Balland, co-founder of the cryptocurrency security firm Ledger, and his partner were kidnapped on January 21st from their home near Vierzon, France; a ransom in cryptocurrency was demanded. Balland was freed on January 22nd and his partner on January 24th, leading to the arrest of ten suspects...
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24% Bias Score
Prison Boss Continues Criminal Operations, Family Arrested in 8 Million Euro Asset Seizure
Oscar Pecorelli, serving a life sentence since 2010, continued to lead the Lo Russo clan from prison using smuggled phones, directing money laundering and extortion through his wife and son, resulting in their arrests and the seizure of 8 million euros in assets.
Prison Boss Continues Criminal Operations, Family Arrested in 8 Million Euro Asset Seizure
Oscar Pecorelli, serving a life sentence since 2010, continued to lead the Lo Russo clan from prison using smuggled phones, directing money laundering and extortion through his wife and son, resulting in their arrests and the seizure of 8 million euros in assets.
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52% Bias Score
Greek Authorities Bust Illegal Pharmaceutical Ring
Six individuals, including doctors and pharmacists, were arrested in Greece for operating a criminal organization that illegally prescribed and sold at least 96,499 pharmaceutical units using falsified prescriptions based on 1,016 fraudulent AMKAs of foreign nationals since August 2021.
Greek Authorities Bust Illegal Pharmaceutical Ring
Six individuals, including doctors and pharmacists, were arrested in Greece for operating a criminal organization that illegally prescribed and sold at least 96,499 pharmaceutical units using falsified prescriptions based on 1,016 fraudulent AMKAs of foreign nationals since August 2021.
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36% Bias Score
Colombian Man Arrested for Madrid Squat Murder
A 25-year-old Colombian man was arrested in Barcelona on January 8th, 2024, for the November 2023 murder of a 35-year-old compatriot in a Madrid squat following a dispute between rival Colombian soccer fans; the suspect has a criminal record and is now imprisoned.
Colombian Man Arrested for Madrid Squat Murder
A 25-year-old Colombian man was arrested in Barcelona on January 8th, 2024, for the November 2023 murder of a 35-year-old compatriot in a Madrid squat following a dispute between rival Colombian soccer fans; the suspect has a criminal record and is now imprisoned.
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40% Bias Score
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 ...
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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32% Bias Score
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.
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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40% Bias Score
Marseille Drug Kingpin Extradited to France
Following his March 2023 arrest in Casablanca, Felix Bingui, alleged leader of Marseille's notorious Yoda drug gang, was extradited to France on Tuesday, representing a major victory in the ongoing fight against narcotics trafficking.
Marseille Drug Kingpin Extradited to France
Following his March 2023 arrest in Casablanca, Felix Bingui, alleged leader of Marseille's notorious Yoda drug gang, was extradited to France on Tuesday, representing a major victory in the ongoing fight against narcotics trafficking.
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44% Bias Score
Mafia Renews Threats Against Investigative Journalist in Palermo
Following renewed threats, increased security is in place for investigative journalist Salvo Palazzolo in Palermo, Italy, after his reports on released mafia bosses, drug trafficking via Telegram, and flaws in the parole system for convicted murderers.
Mafia Renews Threats Against Investigative Journalist in Palermo
Following renewed threats, increased security is in place for investigative journalist Salvo Palazzolo in Palermo, Italy, after his reports on released mafia bosses, drug trafficking via Telegram, and flaws in the parole system for convicted murderers.
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36% Bias Score
Stuttgart Gang Violence: Two Arrests, Raids Uncover Weapons and Drugs
German police arrested two men and raided four restaurants in Göppingen, seizing drugs, weapons, and counterfeit documents, as part of an investigation into rival gangs responsible for violence since Summer 2022, culminating in a grenade attack in June 2023.
Stuttgart Gang Violence: Two Arrests, Raids Uncover Weapons and Drugs
German police arrested two men and raided four restaurants in Göppingen, seizing drugs, weapons, and counterfeit documents, as part of an investigation into rival gangs responsible for violence since Summer 2022, culminating in a grenade attack in June 2023.
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36% Bias Score
Two Arrested in Berlin for Series of ATM Bombings
Berlin police arrested two men suspected of participating in at least 20 ATM bombings across Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, and Hesse, resulting in €500,000 stolen and €5 million in damages; one bombing occurred the night before the arrests in Berlin's Fennpfuhl district.
Two Arrested in Berlin for Series of ATM Bombings
Berlin police arrested two men suspected of participating in at least 20 ATM bombings across Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, and Hesse, resulting in €500,000 stolen and €5 million in damages; one bombing occurred the night before the arrests in Berlin's Fennpfuhl district.
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40% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score
Sharp Drop in Cocaine Seizures in European Ports Amidst Record Production
Cocaine seizures in Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Vlissingen dropped by over 50% in 2024 to 82,500 kilos, due to smugglers shifting routes to West Africa and employing new methods to hide smaller amounts of drugs, while cocaine production reached a record high of four million kilos in 2023.
Sharp Drop in Cocaine Seizures in European Ports Amidst Record Production
Cocaine seizures in Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Vlissingen dropped by over 50% in 2024 to 82,500 kilos, due to smugglers shifting routes to West Africa and employing new methods to hide smaller amounts of drugs, while cocaine production reached a record high of four million kilos in 2023.
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36% Bias Score