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.
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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56% Bias Score
Turkey Extradited Crime Syndicate Leaders from Armenia
Turkish police extradited Ercan Yılmaz, leader of the Barış Boyun crime syndicate, and İbrahim Kaymak, a member, from Armenia after years of international pursuit via Interpol red notices; this follows the extradition of 242 others since June 2023.
Turkey Extradited Crime Syndicate Leaders from Armenia
Turkish police extradited Ercan Yılmaz, leader of the Barış Boyun crime syndicate, and İbrahim Kaymak, a member, from Armenia after years of international pursuit via Interpol red notices; this follows the extradition of 242 others since June 2023.
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48% Bias Score
Telegram Founder Faces Charges, Admits Criminal Activity on Platform
Telegram founder Pavel Durov, facing charges in France linked to organized crime, told investigators that while Telegram wasn't designed for criminal use, its popularity led to a surge in criminal activity, resulting in the deletion of 15-20 million accounts monthly.
Telegram Founder Faces Charges, Admits Criminal Activity on Platform
Telegram founder Pavel Durov, facing charges in France linked to organized crime, told investigators that while Telegram wasn't designed for criminal use, its popularity led to a surge in criminal activity, resulting in the deletion of 15-20 million accounts monthly.
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44% Bias Score
Nigerian Crime Boss Arrested in Italy After French Conviction
A 42-year-old Nigerian man, A.D., convicted in absentia in France to 10 years for leading a human trafficking and sexual violence ring, was arrested in Crotone, Italy, during a routine police check, raising concerns about cross-border criminal networks and the AFIS database's accuracy.
Nigerian Crime Boss Arrested in Italy After French Conviction
A 42-year-old Nigerian man, A.D., convicted in absentia in France to 10 years for leading a human trafficking and sexual violence ring, was arrested in Crotone, Italy, during a routine police check, raising concerns about cross-border criminal networks and the AFIS database's accuracy.
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52% Bias Score
Greek Police Officer Leaks Confidential Documents in Contract Killing Investigation
A 36-year-old Greek police officer leaked confidential documents and diagrams related to an investigation into a criminal organization suspected of carrying out contract killings to the suspected leader of a protection racket; the documents pertained to an investigation into the financial dealings o...
Greek Police Officer Leaks Confidential Documents in Contract Killing Investigation
A 36-year-old Greek police officer leaked confidential documents and diagrams related to an investigation into a criminal organization suspected of carrying out contract killings to the suspected leader of a protection racket; the documents pertained to an investigation into the financial dealings o...
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32% Bias Score
Greek Police Corruption Ring Busted: Links to Narcotics Investigation
A 57-year-old Cretan businessman, nicknamed "Lefteris," led a criminal ring protecting illegal brothels and gambling dens in Athens; 19 people, including police officers, were arrested; documents related to the SKY ECC narcotics officer case were found at the ring's headquarters.
Greek Police Corruption Ring Busted: Links to Narcotics Investigation
A 57-year-old Cretan businessman, nicknamed "Lefteris," led a criminal ring protecting illegal brothels and gambling dens in Athens; 19 people, including police officers, were arrested; documents related to the SKY ECC narcotics officer case were found at the ring's headquarters.
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24% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score
Spanish Police Crack Down on Neapolitan Watch Theft Ring
Spanish National Police arrested 36 people (8 in Italy) for stealing nearly €2 million in luxury watches, solving 49 cases across Spain, primarily in Ibiza, Madrid, Barcelona, and Marbella, and recovering 12 watches.
Spanish Police Crack Down on Neapolitan Watch Theft Ring
Spanish National Police arrested 36 people (8 in Italy) for stealing nearly €2 million in luxury watches, solving 49 cases across Spain, primarily in Ibiza, Madrid, Barcelona, and Marbella, and recovering 12 watches.
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44% Bias Score
Grimsby Drug Trafficker Jailed for Six Years
Adam Cooledge, 39, of Grimsby, England, received a six-year prison sentence for his central role in a drug trafficking operation involving over £100,000 worth of cannabis and other narcotics; the conviction resulted from a complex police investigation using data from seized mobile phones.
Grimsby Drug Trafficker Jailed for Six Years
Adam Cooledge, 39, of Grimsby, England, received a six-year prison sentence for his central role in a drug trafficking operation involving over £100,000 worth of cannabis and other narcotics; the conviction resulted from a complex police investigation using data from seized mobile phones.
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52% Bias Score
Luxury Goods Seized in Australian Crime Raids Highlight Money Laundering Trend
Australian police have seized over $10 million worth of luxury goods, including watches and handbags, from organized crime groups in recent raids; this highlights the growing trend of criminals using luxury goods to launder money and evade detection.
Luxury Goods Seized in Australian Crime Raids Highlight Money Laundering Trend
Australian police have seized over $10 million worth of luxury goods, including watches and handbags, from organized crime groups in recent raids; this highlights the growing trend of criminals using luxury goods to launder money and evade detection.
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48% Bias Score
Mexican Cartels' Open Influence Undermines Governance
In Mexico, drug cartels like the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel distributed toys and Rosca de Reyes cakes in Michoacán and Tabasco, with the mayor of Coalcomán participating; despite public outcry and evidence, few consequences have followed.
Mexican Cartels' Open Influence Undermines Governance
In Mexico, drug cartels like the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel distributed toys and Rosca de Reyes cakes in Michoacán and Tabasco, with the mayor of Coalcomán participating; despite public outcry and evidence, few consequences have followed.
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68% Bias Score
NATO Discusses Baltic Sabotage; Weski Trial Begins; Solid Grooves Verdict Due
NATO countries meet in Helsinki to discuss Baltic Sea sabotage; a preliminary hearing begins in Rotterdam for a lawyer suspected in the Taghi criminal organization; a court will give a verdict on three suspects in the Solid Grooves case where a 21-year-old was killed; a working group discourages pos...
NATO Discusses Baltic Sabotage; Weski Trial Begins; Solid Grooves Verdict Due
NATO countries meet in Helsinki to discuss Baltic Sea sabotage; a preliminary hearing begins in Rotterdam for a lawyer suspected in the Taghi criminal organization; a court will give a verdict on three suspects in the Solid Grooves case where a 21-year-old was killed; a working group discourages pos...
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16% Bias Score