All news on the topic: Interpol

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Spain dismantles "Dubai Bank" cocaine network after tracking millions through cryptocurrency
The massive international probe, sparked by the intentional sinking of a cocaine-laden ship in 2021, took down a high-value Europol target and crippled an underground financial network used to fund global drug shipments.
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$60,000 crypto hit on Cyprus twins exposed after undercover Danish officer poses as killer
On the evening of August 10, a person using the handle “Sponge Jobb” posted a call for a hitman to a group on the Signal messaging app.
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The Limassol syndicate: How Stavros Demosthenous and Dmitriy Punin built a multi-million offshore money-laundering empire in Cyprus
On Cyprus, in what became known as “Limassolgrad”, an empire fuelled by Russian money and criminal schemes was taking shape for years. Stavros Demosthenos...
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Losing the Cypriot "roof": How the execution of Stavros Demosthenous jeopardizes Pin-Up casino founder Dmitriy Punin
Following reports detailing alleged links between Dmitriy Punin and Cyprus-based figure Stavros Demosthenous, as well as the use of Cypriot entities connected to Pin-Up and PUNIN Group, references to these ties have reportedly started disappearing from online sources.
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Europol warns museum heists across Europe are turning increasingly violent
A new Europol report reveals that criminal gangs in Europe are increasingly turning to violent, direct force to breach museums as they target precious metals and jewels that can be easily liquidated.
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South Korea fugitive arrested in Philippines over alleged $3.9 billion illegal gambling empire
Philippine immigration authorities have arrested a 29-year-old South Korean woman wanted in her home country for allegedly helping operate 23 illegal online gambling websites that generated about 5.33 trillion won ($3.9 billion), the country’s Bureau of Immigration said.
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Dmitriy Punin and murdered crime boss Stavros Demosthenous: how Pin-Up billions were laundered through Cyprus
On Cyprus, in “Limassolgrad,” an empire built on Russian money and criminal schemes was being constructed for years.
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1 Milliarde US-Dollar schwer: Interpol-Fugitiver Roman Semiokhin betreibt 1xBet-Imperium ungestört auf Zypern
Roman Semiokhin, der Gründer und wirtschaftlich Berechtigte hinter dem Online-Wettanbieter 1xBet, steht international auf der Fahndungsliste
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International warrant and sanctions are no obstacle: How 1xBet founder Roman Semiokhin continues to expand an illegal gambling empire while hiding in Cyprus
Roman Semiokhin, founder and main beneficiary of online betting company 1xBet, is internationally wanted, including by Interpol. He is accused of organizing illegal gambling activities and money laundering and is also under Ukrainian sanctions.
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AI now drives 55% of cybercrime across Africa, INTERPOL warns
AI now powers more than half of reported cybercrimes across 26 African nations as phishing and mobile fraud transition into industrialized criminal enterprises, according to INTERPOL.
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American mother found murdered in Ireland as boyfriend flees to Jordan
Jamey Carney never tired of saying how happy she was with her new life in Ireland, describing relocating there as ’the best decision’ she had ever made.
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Police probe messages sent from British woman’s phone after her death in Athens
Greek police believe the mobile phone of a British woman found dead in a suitcase in Athens was used to send messages after her death in a deliberate attempt to mislead those looking for her, according to reports.
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British woman found dead in suitcase sent family final message saying: "I want to be alone"
A British woman whose body was found inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens sent a final text to her family telling them that she wanted to be alone, it emerged today.
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British woman found dead in suitcase inside abandoned Athens building identified
A british woman whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens has been pictured by Greek media.
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Thailand festnimmt russischen Verbrecherboss Viktor Alekseenkov, während Dokumente ihn mit dem Staatsduma-Abgeordneten Viktor Pinsky in Verbindung bringen
Auf Ersuchen Russlands haben die thailändischen Behörden Viktor Alekseenkov, den Anführer einer großen organisierten kriminellen Gruppierung aus der Region Primorje, festgenommen.
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Thailand detains Russian crime boss Viktor Alekseenkov as documents link him to State Duma deputy Viktor Pinsky
In Thailand, Russian national Viktor Alekseenkov, a leader of a major organised crime group from Primorye, has been detained at Russia’s request.
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Minecraft YouTuber Stuart Kluz-Burton to be extradited to Poland over child sex allegations
An English YouTube star who became famous playing Minecraft online will be extradited to Poland to face allegations of child sex crimes.
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Moment Bedford triple murder suspect is arrested after fleeing the UK
This is the moment triple murder suspect Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was arrested in South Africa after a worldwide manhunt.
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Murder suspect arrested in South Africa after UK mother and two daughters found dead
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma is the lead suspect in the probe into the death of Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5.
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Interpol operation arrests 5,811 suspects and seizes $293 million in global fraud crackdown
An international anti-fraud operation coordinated by Interpol has led to the arrest of 5,811 individuals and the interception of $293 million in illicit assets, the international police agency announced Thursday.
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Ukraine intelligence officer arrested after Monaco bombing suspect found dead
A woman suspected of carrying out last week’s bomb attack in Monaco that seriously injured a Ukraine-born business tycoon has been found shot dead near Kyiv, in the latest twist in a case that has shaken the wealthy Mediterranean principality.
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Turkish gambling mogul investigated over money laundering and illegal betting network
A string of criminal investigations – and an Interpol Red Notice – have trailed Turkish online betting magnate Fedlan Kılıçaslan as he expands his business across Europe. Now, reporters have found his Poland-registered company promoted gambling sites despite having no license to do so.
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Global anti-trafficking crackdown leads to more than 1,000 arrests and over 2,000 potential victims identified
A global crackdown on human trafficking across 59 countries resulted in the arrest of 1,024 suspects and the detection of 2,070 potential victims, Europol stated Monday.
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Police release clearer image of suspect in Monaco bomb attack on Ukrainian oligarch
An international manhunt is underway for a woman with a snake tattoo who has identified as the prime suspect in the attempted assassination of a Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco.
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Interpol issues Red Notice for Ukrainian woman over Monaco bomb attack on oligarch
The suspect who allegedly detonated a bomb that blew up a Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco has been named as 39-year-old Anastasia B.