Tag #Organized Crime

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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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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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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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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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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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Trial Begins for Lawyer Accused of Relaying Messages to Taghi

In Rotterdam, the trial begins against former lawyer Inez Weski, accused by the Public Prosecution Service of relaying criminal messages to Ridouan Taghi in prison; today's hearing is preparatory, with Weski absent due to stress.

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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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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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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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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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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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Lawyer Accused of Aiding Drug Lord's Operation Through 8,000 Encrypted Messages

Lawyer Inez Weski is accused of facilitating Ridouan Taghi's drug trafficking operation by exchanging over 8,000 encrypted messages with Taghi's son from the high-security prison; prosecutors allege these messages detailed drug deals and training of Taghi's son, and that Weski acted potentially unde...

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