Tag #Transnational Crime

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Japanese Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Nuclear Material Smuggling

A Japanese man, Takeshi Ebisawa, posing as a crime boss, pleaded guilty in New York to attempting to smuggle uranium and plutonium from Myanmar to Iran; he was caught in a DEA sting operation that began in 2019 and involved an undercover agent posing as an arms dealer.

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Melbourne Underworld Figure Extorts Millions from Illicit Tobacco Shops

Melbourne underworld figure Kazem \"Kaz\" Hamad extorts nearly \$1 million monthly from hundreds of illicit tobacco shops, controlling a quarter of the state's market after a two-year campaign of violence; this follows attempts by rival gangs to monopolize the illegal trade.

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Algeria Arrests Six on Terrorism, Drug Trafficking Charges

Six individuals, including two foreign nationals, were arrested in Illizi, Algeria on December 30th, 2024, for terrorism-related activities, resulting in the seizure of over 2.4 million Pregabalin pills, weapons, and communication equipment.

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China Prosecutes 39 Myanmar Criminals for Telecom Fraud

Thirty-nine members of major criminal groups based in northern Myanmar were prosecuted in a Chinese court on December 30th for telecom fraud and other crimes, resulting in billions of yuan in losses and several deaths among Chinese citizens.

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Mekong River Patrols Achieve Significant Results in Combating Crime and Boosting Regional Security

The annual meeting in Rangoon summarized the successful joint patrols and law enforcement actions by China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand in the Mekong River region during 2024, highlighting achievements in combating crime, enhancing regional security, and improving the lives of the local population; ...

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Russian Woman Arrested in France for Leading Global Money Laundering Network

Ekaterina Zhdanova, a Russian national described as a successful businesswoman, was arrested in Nice, France on October 1, 2023, for allegedly leading Smart Group, a global money laundering network investigated by British police and the US Treasury; three others have been charged in France, and anot...

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Four Tren de Aragua Gang Members Apprehended in Texas

Four confirmed members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua were caught trying to enter the U.S. illegally in Texas on New Year's Eve, among 22 migrants apprehended by Texas DPS; Texas Governor Greg Abbott has designated the gang as a foreign terrorist organization and launched a statewide operatio...

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Perth Drug Smuggling: Two Men Arrested, $300,000 Heroin Seizure

Two 33-year-old Hungarian men were arrested in Perth, Australia, on Sunday after allegedly smuggling over 600 grams of heroin internally, with a potential street value exceeding $259,000; they face a maximum penalty of 25 years imprisonment.

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200kg Cocaine Seizure in Perth: Two Men Arrested

Australian Federal Police arrested two men in Perth on Saturday, seizing 200kg of cocaine allegedly trafficked via a small aircraft to a remote airstrip; both face 25 years imprisonment.

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Bikie Gangs Exploit Pacific for Cocaine Smuggling

Australian bikie gangs are establishing chapters in Pacific nations, partnering with global criminal organizations to import record amounts of cocaine into Australia, utilizing legitimate businesses as fronts and exploiting the region's isolation for drug smuggling operations.

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Bavarian ATM Bombings Result in \u20ac1.9 Million Loss, Injuries

In Bavaria, 22 ATM bombings in 2023 resulted in \u20ac1.9 million stolen and \u20ac4.2 million in damages (with more expected), causing injuries for the first time; this contrasts with 2022's 37 bombings resulting in \u20ac3 million in loot.

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Canada Announces C\$1.3 Billion Border Security Plan to Avert US Tariffs

Canada announced a C\$1.3 billion plan for enhanced US border security, including aerial surveillance, a joint strike force with the US, and new drug detection tools, to address President-elect Trump's threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian goods if the border isn't secured against irregular migration a...

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