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Venezuelan Gang Leader, US Fugitive, Killed in Joint Operation
A key leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, Niño Guerrero, wanted in the US, was killed in a joint operation in Venezuela.
Tag: Organized Crime
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Paris Court Unravels ‘Operation Pushkin’ in Rare Russian Book Theft Ring
A Paris trial, dubbed 'Operation Pushkin', is exposing a ring accused of stealing rare Russian books from European libraries.
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US Bought Colombian Cartel Gold While Asked to Blacklist It
US entities were buying gold linked to Colombian cartel operations while the US government was asked to blacklist it.
International
US Designates Brazil’s Major Gangs as Terrorist Groups Amid Political Pressure
US labels Brazil's two largest drug gangs as terrorist groups, imposing sanctions and escalating the fight against organized crime.
Business
Italian Police Unearth $230 Million Mafia Empire of Deceased Mob Boss
Italian police have uncovered an estimated $230 million business empire belonging to deceased mob boss Matteo Messina Denaro, following a crucial tip.
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London Phone Thefts Escalate to Alarming Digital Extortion Schemes
Stolen phones in London are fueling a rise in digital extortion, with victims facing threats and exploitation after their devices vanish.
Crime
Japan Grapples with New Transient Crime Networks After Brutal Killing
Japan's police are investigating a recent killing, suspecting involvement of new transient criminal networks known as 'tokuryu'.
Legal
US Justice Dept. Eyes Terrorism Laws for Mexican Drug Cases
US Justice Dept. directs prosecutors to use terrorism laws against Mexican officials in drug cases.
Environment
Amazon Criminality Surges Amidst Global Demand for Critical Minerals
Global demand for critical minerals is intensifying criminal threats in the Amazon rainforest, fueling illegal mining and environmental damage.
Legal
US Indictment of Sinaloa Governor Signals Deep Cartel-Government Ties
US indictment of Sinaloa governor confirms deep ties between organized crime and government, a long-held suspicion for residents.