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Spanish Court Sentences Villarejo to Eight Years for Corporate Espionage

A Spanish court sentenced retired police commissioner José Manuel Villarejo to eight years in prison and his associate to six years for illegally obtaining and distributing private information on Luis del Rivero for Repsol and CaixaBank between 2011 and 2012, aiming to disrupt a deal between Sacyr V...

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Amsterdam Official Arrested for Leaking Addresses to Criminals

An Amsterdam municipal employee was arrested for allegedly leaking addresses from the municipal database to criminals, resulting in subsequent explosions and violent incidents at those addresses; this highlights security vulnerabilities within Dutch municipal systems.

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EncroChat Hack Reveals Hidden Layer of British Drug Kingpins

The EncroChat hack exposed a hidden network of high-level British drug traffickers posing as ordinary businessmen, contrasting sharply with more visible street gangs; over 1,200 criminals have been jailed.

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NRW Police Raid Targets Clan, Rocker Links in Security Industry

In a large-scale raid across multiple NRW cities on Saturday night, approximately 400 police officers, supported by customs and local authorities, targeted doormen in brothels, discos, and bars suspected of ties to clan and rocker groups, resulting in five arrests, 13 criminal charges, and the seizu...

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University Contracts Awarded After Threat of Violence

Süleyman Avcı, using threats of violence and claims of connections to organized crime, pressured officials at Tunceli Munzur University into awarding him contracts for a cafeteria and bakery despite a formal complaint; the contracts were awarded for 350,000 TL and 80,000 TL respectively.

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Resurfaced Peker Allegations Spark Speculation of Political Realignement

Sedat Peker's 2021 videos alleging corruption involving Turkish officials have resurfaced, with a recent social media post by an MHP official referencing the allegations, raising questions about potential political realignment and the future of investigations.

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US Oil Magnate Arrested for \$300 Million Oil Smuggling Scheme

An American oil magnate, James Laen Jensen, his wife, and two sons were arrested for allegedly smuggling \$300 million of crude oil stolen from Mexico's PEMEX into the US via barges, falsely labeling it as waste oil, beginning in May 2022.

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Birmingham Gang Leader Jailed for 18.5 Years After EncroChat Bust

Asrar Rafiq, 35, a Birmingham gang leader, was sentenced to 18.5 years in prison for supplying £2 million of heroin and cocaine over three months; his EncroChat messages boasting about weapons and drug deals provided key evidence in his conviction.

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Spain Sees 26% Rise in Labor Trafficking Victims in 2024

Spanish authorities reported a 26% increase in labor trafficking victims in 2024, freeing 246 individuals, mostly Latin American men aged 23-27, recruited via social media; this increase is partly due to intensified police operations.

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Drents Museum Robbery: Suspects Remain Silent Despite Overwhelming Evidence

Three suspects, including Douglas W. and Bernhard Z., are accused of stealing priceless Romanian artifacts from the Drents Museum on January 25th using explosives; evidence includes CCTV footage, DNA, and the testimony of a third suspect, Jan B., who cooperated with undercover agents.

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El Ponchis Escapes Prison 39 Days After High-Profile Arrest

On May 4th, Saúl Francisco Hernández, aka "El Ponchis," a leader of the Los Salazar cartel, escaped from a Hermosillo prison 39 days after his arrest was publicly announced by the Sonora governor, highlighting security failures and raising concerns about increased violence.

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Germany Raids Target Large-Scale Chinese Prostitution Ring

German authorities conducted raids across eight states, arresting three Chinese nationals suspected of running a large-scale prostitution ring involving nearly 500 locations and the illegal trafficking of Chinese women. 800 officers participated, seizing luxury goods and electronics.

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