Tag #Organized Crime

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Reichsbürger Group Leaders on Trial for Intimidation Campaign

A German court is trying two men accused of leading a Reichsbürger group that sent over 300 threatening letters to authorities, aiming to evade payments and intimidate officials. The group, formed in late 2020 and including family members, used organized structures and intimidation tactics.

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Two-Year-Old Killed in Gang Shootout in Plasencia

A two-year-old girl died and a 25-year-old woman was injured in a shootout between rival families with alleged links to drug trafficking in the San Lázaro neighborhood of Plasencia, Spain, on Saturday night; nine people have been arrested.

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Cocaine Use Increases Athlete Vulnerability to Criminal Exploitation: Sport Integrity Australia Chief

Sport Integrity Australia's new chief, Sarah Benson, warns of a "cocaine culture" among some Australian athletes, increasing their vulnerability to criminal exploitation and highlighting the need for improved global anti-doping system transparency and child safeguarding in sports.

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International Crackdown on Human Trafficking Ring: 1700 Migrants, €427,000 Revenue

A joint French-Spanish operation dismantled a human trafficking network operating between Spain and France, transporting an estimated 1700 migrants between May 2023 and August 2024 and generating €250,000-€427,000 in revenue. 19 raids resulted in arrests and asset seizures.

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Massive Captagon Seizure Highlights Challenges to Syria's Post-Assad Drug Trade

Iraqi authorities seized over a ton of Captagon pills in a truck headed to Turkey from Syria, highlighting the ongoing drug trade despite the fall of the Assad regime and the new Syrian government's efforts to combat it.

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Corsican Crime Boss Robert Moracchini Assassinated

Robert Moracchini, a founding member of the Corsican criminal group La Brise de Mer, was shot dead on March 29, 2024, in Bastia, France, highlighting the enduring legacy of organized crime on the island despite his claims of a reformed life. The assassination appears to be an ambush.

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€200 Million Healthcare Fraud in Germany: Forged Prescriptions and Fake Companies

German health insurers detected €200 million in fraudulent claims in 2022-2023, mostly involving forged prescriptions for expensive drugs like "Ozempic", indicating organized crime involvement and highlighting the vulnerability of the system.

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Convicted Terrorist Appeals UK Deportation Over Gang Threats

A convicted Albanian terrorist, Maksim Cela, 59, who served 23 years in the UK for murder and plotting a stadium bombing, is appealing deportation, fearing death threats from rival gangs upon his return to Albania, leading to a legal battle highlighting the conflict between national security and int...

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UK Raids Uncover Crime Links in Turkish Barber Shops

A UK-wide investigation into Turkish barber shops is uncovering money laundering, tax fraud, and illegal migrant labor, with raids seizing tens of thousands of pounds and highlighting organized crime links.

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Booming European MDMA Market: Production Diversifies, Seizures Rise

Europol and the European Drug Agency report reveals a booming European MDMA market with an estimated annual retail value of €594 million, driven by high demand and diversified production across Europe, leading to increased seizures and international trafficking.

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Seventh Arrest Made in Amra Escape Investigation

Following a large-scale operation, a seventh suspect was indicted and jailed on March 29th in the ongoing investigation into the deadly May 2024 escape of drug trafficker Mohamed Amra, which involved the deaths of two prison guards.

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Italian Mayor Under Arrest for Alleged Mafia Vote-Buying

Former mayor Francesco Alfieri of Capaccio Paestum, Italy, is under house arrest for alleged vote-buying with convicted mob boss Roberto Squecco, who threatened Alfieri with a car bombing after a deal to protect his seized beach property fell through, revealing a concerning link between politics and...

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