Thai Police Bust $187 Million Cryptocurrency Scam Network
Thai police arrested ten suspects and are searching for twenty-two more in connection with a $187 million cryptocurrency scam, allegedly involving fake online job offers and money laundering through real estate and baht conversion; the suspects are linked to scam centers across the border.
Thai Police Bust $187 Million Cryptocurrency Scam Network
Thai police arrested ten suspects and are searching for twenty-two more in connection with a $187 million cryptocurrency scam, allegedly involving fake online job offers and money laundering through real estate and baht conversion; the suspects are linked to scam centers across the border.
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24% Bias Score
Global Operation Seizes 20,000 Endangered Animals
Operation Thunder 2024, a global operation involving 138 countries, seized nearly 20,000 live animals of endangered and protected species, including birds, turtles, and big cats, leading to 365 arrests and the identification of six transnational criminal networks.
Global Operation Seizes 20,000 Endangered Animals
Operation Thunder 2024, a global operation involving 138 countries, seized nearly 20,000 live animals of endangered and protected species, including birds, turtles, and big cats, leading to 365 arrests and the identification of six transnational criminal networks.
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40% Bias Score
Drug Cartels' Grip on Ecuador's Puerto Bolivar: Violence and Economic Disruption
In Ecuador's Puerto Bolivar, rival drug cartels' violence has resulted in at least 30 bodies being found at sea in 2024, severely impacting the fishing industry and general safety; fishermen pay monthly fees and 20% of their catch to gangs for protection, showing the cartels' deep control.
Drug Cartels' Grip on Ecuador's Puerto Bolivar: Violence and Economic Disruption
In Ecuador's Puerto Bolivar, rival drug cartels' violence has resulted in at least 30 bodies being found at sea in 2024, severely impacting the fishing industry and general safety; fishermen pay monthly fees and 20% of their catch to gangs for protection, showing the cartels' deep control.
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52% Bias Score
260 Trafficking Victims Repatriated from Myanmar to Thailand
Following a crackdown on scam centers in Southeast Asia, Thailand is repatriating approximately 260 people rescued from Myanmar, who represent 20 nationalities and were victims of human trafficking and forced into working in online scam centers.
260 Trafficking Victims Repatriated from Myanmar to Thailand
Following a crackdown on scam centers in Southeast Asia, Thailand is repatriating approximately 260 people rescued from Myanmar, who represent 20 nationalities and were victims of human trafficking and forced into working in online scam centers.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Aid Freeze Cripples Cambodia's Fight Against Human Trafficking
President Trump's freeze on foreign aid has crippled organizations fighting human trafficking in Cambodia, impacting a key shelter and halting rescue efforts, preventative programs, and research; the funding freeze also comes amid government crackdowns on independent media.
Trump's Aid Freeze Cripples Cambodia's Fight Against Human Trafficking
President Trump's freeze on foreign aid has crippled organizations fighting human trafficking in Cambodia, impacting a key shelter and halting rescue efforts, preventative programs, and research; the funding freeze also comes amid government crackdowns on independent media.
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44% Bias Score
Massive Canadian Drug Lab Raid: Fentanyl, Meth, and Firearms Seized
Authorities in British Columbia seized 54 kilograms of fentanyl, 390 kilograms of methamphetamine, $500,000 cash, and 89 firearms from a Falkland property in October 2023, allegedly the largest and most sophisticated drug lab in Canada; one suspect faces charges, and the Civil Forfeiture Office is p...
Massive Canadian Drug Lab Raid: Fentanyl, Meth, and Firearms Seized
Authorities in British Columbia seized 54 kilograms of fentanyl, 390 kilograms of methamphetamine, $500,000 cash, and 89 firearms from a Falkland property in October 2023, allegedly the largest and most sophisticated drug lab in Canada; one suspect faces charges, and the Civil Forfeiture Office is p...
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48% Bias Score
Leader of Zizians Cult Arrested in Maryland
Jack Lasota, apparent leader of the Zizians, and Michelle Zajko were arrested in Maryland on Sunday, facing charges related to trespassing and firearm possession; the Zizians are suspected in six killings across multiple states, including the January 20 death of a Border Patrol agent.
Leader of Zizians Cult Arrested in Maryland
Jack Lasota, apparent leader of the Zizians, and Michelle Zajko were arrested in Maryland on Sunday, facing charges related to trespassing and firearm possession; the Zizians are suspected in six killings across multiple states, including the January 20 death of a Border Patrol agent.
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52% Bias Score
Cult-like Group Linked to Six Homicides Across the U.S.
The killing of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland and five other homicides across the U.S. have been linked to a cult-like group, "Zizians," whose members, young computer scientists, exhibited escalating violence, leading to multiple arrests and ongoing investigations.
Cult-like Group Linked to Six Homicides Across the U.S.
The killing of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland and five other homicides across the U.S. have been linked to a cult-like group, "Zizians," whose members, young computer scientists, exhibited escalating violence, leading to multiple arrests and ongoing investigations.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Convicts Notorious "Lesnaya" Gang After Decades-Long Investigation
Russian investigators closed 211 organized crime cases in 2024, including the conviction of the "Lesnaya" gang, responsible for over 30 murders and operating from the 1990s across Moscow, southern Russia, and involving corrupt officials.
Russia Convicts Notorious "Lesnaya" Gang After Decades-Long Investigation
Russian investigators closed 211 organized crime cases in 2024, including the conviction of the "Lesnaya" gang, responsible for over 30 murders and operating from the 1990s across Moscow, southern Russia, and involving corrupt officials.
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60% Bias Score
Mexican Murder Suspect and Gang Member Deported After Repeated Illegal U.S. Entries
Humberto Romero Avila, a 45-year-old member of the Paisas prison gang wanted for murder in Mexico, was deported from the U.S. after being arrested for his fourth DWI in Texas; he had illegally entered the U.S. 10 times since 2002.
Mexican Murder Suspect and Gang Member Deported After Repeated Illegal U.S. Entries
Humberto Romero Avila, a 45-year-old member of the Paisas prison gang wanted for murder in Mexico, was deported from the U.S. after being arrested for his fourth DWI in Texas; he had illegally entered the U.S. 10 times since 2002.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Aid Freeze Cripples Cambodia's Anti-Trafficking Efforts
President Trump's freeze on foreign aid has crippled Cambodia's fight against human trafficking, forcing the closure of a vital shelter and halting crucial prevention programs, leaving hundreds of victims vulnerable and potentially exposing them to re-trafficking, while simultaneously emboldening cr...
Trump's Aid Freeze Cripples Cambodia's Anti-Trafficking Efforts
President Trump's freeze on foreign aid has crippled Cambodia's fight against human trafficking, forcing the closure of a vital shelter and halting crucial prevention programs, leaving hundreds of victims vulnerable and potentially exposing them to re-trafficking, while simultaneously emboldening cr...
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44% Bias Score
US Deports Venezuelans, Frees Hostages in Deal with Maduro
On Monday, the US deported Venezuelan nationals to Caracas, including alleged members of the Tren de Aragua crime group, as part of a deal brokered by special envoy Richard Grenell that also secured the release of six American hostages held in Venezuela; in exchange, the Trump administration refrain...
US Deports Venezuelans, Frees Hostages in Deal with Maduro
On Monday, the US deported Venezuelan nationals to Caracas, including alleged members of the Tren de Aragua crime group, as part of a deal brokered by special envoy Richard Grenell that also secured the release of six American hostages held in Venezuela; in exchange, the Trump administration refrain...
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56% Bias Score