Tag #Organized Crime

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Bulgarian Energy Oligarch Under Investigation for Market Manipulation

An investigation by the Anti-Corruption Fund (ACF) and BG-Elves revealed that Hristo Kovacki, through a network of over 150 companies with a combined turnover exceeding 5 billion leva, is suspected of using offshore companies and market manipulation to inflate energy prices in Bulgaria; Bulgarian au...

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190 kg Cocaine Seizure in Madrid Airport; 10 Arrested

Ten individuals were arrested in Madrid in a joint operation between the Civil Guard and National Police for smuggling 190 kg of cocaine through Madrid-Barajas airport, using disguised police officers to collect drug shipments from Latin America and exploiting vulnerable individuals for money launde...

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Kinahan Cartel's Planned Relocation to Kish Island Amidst Extradition Pressure

Facing increased pressure after the extradition of Sean McGovern from Dubai, the Kinahan cartel, known for drug smuggling and money laundering, is reportedly planning to relocate to Kish Island, Iran, a free-trade zone offering relaxed regulations despite being under Iranian protection, raising conc...

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UK Cocaine Epidemic: Child's Death Highlights Drug-Driving Crisis

Three-year-old Louisa Palmisano died after being hit by a van driven by Rawal Rehman, who had 20 lines of cocaine in his system; this incident highlights a 164% rise in drug-related road deaths in the UK over the last decade, fueled by the Albanian mafia's control of the cocaine market.

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German Fishing Paradise Linked to Italian Mafia Cocaine Ring

A German fishing paradise in Breckerfeld is suspected to be a money-laundering front for an Italian Mafia cocaine trafficking ring, revealed by accounting irregularities, unpaid tolls, and questionable lending; eight Germans face charges of smuggling almost 900 kilograms of cocaine.

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Mexico's Controversial Judicial Elections Raise Concerns About Corruption and Government Influence

Mexico held its first judicial elections on Sunday, sparking controversy due to concerns about government overreach and the inclusion of candidates with ties to organized crime and corruption, despite the government's claims it is meant to combat corruption.

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County Lines Drug Ring Jailed: Music Videos Used to Recruit Children

Twelve drug dealers operating an "industrial" county lines network supplying heroin and crack cocaine across the East Midlands and Aberdeen were jailed; the network used music videos to lure children into drug dealing, employing over 33,000 marketing messages to reach over 1400 customers.

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Gangland Leaders Assassinated in Spain, Fueling Fears of Scottish Gang War Escalation

Two Glasgow gangland leaders, Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jr., were assassinated in Fuengirola, Spain, on May 27th, 2024, in what is feared to be a continuation of a decades-long feud between the Lyons and Daniels crime families, potentially escalating violence in Scotland.

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80,000 Smartphones Stolen in London in 2024, Costing £50 Million

London experienced 80,000 reported smartphone thefts in 2024, costing £50 million, with 75% of devices sent abroad (primarily to Algeria and China), fueling a rise in theft, robbery, and knife crime.

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25 Charged in French Crypto Kidnapping Spree

French authorities charged 25 people, including six minors, with kidnapping and attempted kidnapping of cryptocurrency executives, following incidents in Paris and Nantes, prompting security concerns and government intervention.

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Moscow Businessman's Murder: Revenge Plot Unravels into Complex International Crime

On June 2, 2022, in Moscow's Khamovniki district, businessman Oganes Kamaryan was fatally shot by Ayrik Yervandian, who initially claimed revenge but was later revealed to be part of a contract killing orchestrated by Rafik Madoyan, involving a blogger and others.

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25 Charged in Cryptocurrency Kidnapping Attempts

French authorities charged 25 suspects, including six minors, with attempted kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency figures in Paris, with links to other incidents, including the May 1st kidnapping of the father of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur.

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