Crime

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268 People investigated in Singapore scam crackdown linked to $4.66 million in losses
A 15-year-old is among 268 people being investigated for their suspected involvement in schemes linked to losses exceeding $4.66 million, following a two-week police operation.
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Benefit fraud allegations land Bernard and Deborah Greville in Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court
Allegations of benefit fraud have landed two Watford residents in the dock.Bernard and Deborah Greville, both of Romilly Drive, appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (December 2) for an initial hearing.
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Suspended peer Lord evans facing claims of receiving at least $1m from allegedly corrupt deal
A peer suspended by the House of Lords for breaking lobbying rules is now facing claims that he received at least $1m (£760,000) from an allegedly corrupt deal.
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Man dies after broad daylight collision with car in Willesden, London
A man in his 30s has tragically died after he was in collision with a car in broad daylight on a London street.
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Two polish men arrested on suspicion of having explosive materials in Derby
Two Polish men have been arrested on suspicion of possessing explosive materials, prompting the evacuation of 200 homes in Derby.
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Counter terrorism police detain three men and a woman in planned operation
Four people have been arrested in Eastbourne and Brighton as part of an investigation into extreme right-wing terrorism, Counter Terrorism Policing South East said.
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Mohammad Bashir to face court over four terrorism offences
A 31-year-old man has been charged with allegedly assisting Manchester synagogue terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie by driving him to a UK defense facility to carry out reconnaissance.
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Tony Bloom and George Cottrell accused of running ‘secret exotic accounts’ in high-stakes betting scheme
Cottrell acted as a stalking horse for a syndicate that included one of the world’s most successful gamblers, Tony Bloom, according to public documents filed at the high court.
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UK court hears how Jon Ruben drugged children with sedatives during summer camp “sweet game”
Summer camp leader Jon Ruben, 76, will be sentenced next year for drugging and abusing boys.
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Tragic Gold Coast crash: Pilot seen taking cocaine and drinking heavily days before take-off
The pilot had been seen taking cocaine at a party two days before the tragic crash which claimed the lives of four people, an inquest heard.
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Attack in central London: woman in 20s reports rape in historic Victoria Embankment Gardens
The victim, in her 20s, reported she had been attacked in Victoria Embankment Gardens, Westminster, at around 4am on Tuesday.
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Nursery worker UK’s Vincent Chan pleads guilty to 26 offences of sexual abuse and child indecent image charges
A nursery worker who recorded himself sexually abusing four children has pleaded guilty to 26 offenses. Vincent Chan, 45, from North London, admitted his "calculated and predatory pattern of abuse" in court on Wednesday.
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CCTV image issued as police search for man linked to harassment report
Police have issued CCTV footage after a 16-year-old girl was allegedly harassed by a stranger at Sainsbury’s. The teenager was shopping on Greens Lane in Kimberley, Nottingham, on Sunday, November 9, when she says an unknown man was staring at her.
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Former Russian police officer Konstantin Shakht among suspects in killing Russians of Roman and Anna Novak
Roman Novak and his wife, Anna, were last seen on October 2 after being lured to the resort of Hatta, 80 miles outside of Dubai, by criminals posing as potential investors.
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Major road closures after deadly crash involving e-bike and pedestrians in North Manchester
The two pedestrians are in the hospital with serious injuries following the collision. An e-bike rider has died, and two pedestrians have been seriously injured following a crash, resulting in the closure of several roads by police. ​
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Hillsborough failings described as ‘one of policing’s greatest scandals
An investigation into the Hillsborough disaster has revealed that 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct proceedings for "fundamental failures" after attempting to shift blame onto fans in the aftermath.
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Teen dies on M5 after stepping out of ambulance during emergency treatment
A teenager died after leaving an ambulance on a motorway and being hit by a car, police have reported.
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Russian companies accused of using front firms and UAE intermediaries to bypass UN limits
Russian companies are involved in secretive exports of oil products to North Korea, in violation of UN sanctions that Moscow itself supported, according to a new investigation.
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Man dies after falling from height at Westquay shopping centre
Police were called to Westquay shopping centre in Southampton after reports of a man having fallen from a height - he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
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Body of a man found in Sunderland’s Roker Park: police do not believe circumstances of death are suspicious
A body has been found in Roker Park, Sunderland, with police taping off a massive area as they investigate.
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Europol and Eurojust dismantle ’cryptomixer’ service used to Launder $1.3 billion in illicit bitcoin
Eurojust and Europol said Monday that, together with German and Swiss law enforcement, they dismantled “Cryptomixer,” a cryptocurrency‑mixing service used to launder proceeds from drug and weapons trafficking, ransomware attacks, payment card fraud and other crimes.
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Massive 1.2$ Billion Arena TV asset lending fraud leads to landmark trial for Lloyds Banking Group
The High Court is set to consider whether Lloyds Banking Group should be held responsible for alleged "failings" in its dealings with Arena TV, according to a report in The Times.
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Prison scandal: 19-year-old officer admits illegal relationship and smuggling
Alicia Novas, 19, and 30-year-old Declan Winkless appeared in court today to admit several offenses committed between August last year and March this year.
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Aviation fraud case: AOG director faces up to 10 years in prison
The director of a company at the center of an investigation into the sale of counterfeit plane parts pleaded guilty to a charge of fraudulent trading.
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Experts sound alarm over illegal sellers using review platforms to mislead public
Companies selling illegal weight-loss drugs are amassing positive Trustpilot reviews as critics say regulatory gaps allow high-risk operators to appear credible.