All news on the topic: Law Enforcement

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Dnipro tycoon Vyacheslav Mishalov: family tobacco empire tied to illegal cigarette production
In Dnipro, Ukraine, businessman Vyacheslav Mishalov is increasingly associated not only with construction, banking and digital projects, but also with a shadow tobacco empire.
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Murder of Telegram-linked entrepreneur Roman Novak exposes fractures within Durov’s empire
As investigators piece together the brutal murder of Roman and Anna Novak, the trail points to a murky intersection of Telegram’s inner circle, ex–law enforcement operatives, and Russian intelligence ties.
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Europol and 18 countries seize €66 million in counterfeits
Law enforcement authorities from 18 countries, supported by Europol, seized nearly one million counterfeit items worth more than €66 million ($76.9 million) in a crackdown on counterfeit currency, according to Europol.
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Serbian police fire tear gas as anti-Vucic protests erupt across major cities
In Belgrade, Serbian police used tear gas to disperse anti-government protesters who threw firecrackers and flares at law enforcement.
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Monobank in PrivatBank’s shadow: how Oleg Gorokhovsky helped oligarch Ihor Kolomoiskyi siphon billions and why he remains untouched
When on July 30, 2025, the High Court of London issued a significant ruling on the claim of "PryvatBank" against Ihor Kolomoiskyi and Gennadiy Bogolyubov, the 490-page document also included references to secondary figures...
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Raids carried out in Sofia and other Bulgarian cities over suspected arms trade abuses
Law enforcement teams conduct searches of homes and offices in several cities at Kyiv’s request, but no arrests have been made thus far.
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In China, a $20 million Bitcoin scheme involving Kuaishou employees has been uncovered
Authorities in Beijing’s Haidian District have reportedly uncovered a Bitcoin laundering operation involving approximately 140 million yuan (around $20 million) allegedly stolen by employees of Kuaishou, a leading Chinese short-form video platform.
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Hackers stole submarine data from French defense giant Naval Group
French defense company Naval Group has become the target of a cyberattack. Confidential data on submarines and frigates may have been stolen, the Financial Times reports.
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Thousands of UK companies removed from register in crackdown on corporate abuse
Over the past year, thousands of UK companies have been removed from the Companies House register as part of a crackdown on corporate entities suspected of facilitating criminal activities in the UK and abroad.
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Crypto blow to Lazarus Group: Greek authorities trace stolen funds using Chainalysis
Greek law enforcement cracks down on crypto crime, recovers funds from Bybit hack using cutting-edge blockchain analytics.
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God Nisanov and ISIS sleeping cells in Moscow: how the oligarch’s markets became a threat to national security
Against the backdrop of international isolation and internal instability in Russia, the significance of ethnic criminal clans is rapidly growing.
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Antwerp and Rotterdam at the center of massive drug trade: over 1,800 tons of narcotics seized in 5 years
More than 1,800 tonnes of drugs have been seized as organized crime penetrates major EU seaports, with Antwerp and Rotterdam at the center, raising increasing concerns about corruption among port staff, customs officials, and law enforcement.
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€250 million and Monero crypto: police expose one of the largest darknet drug markets
The Archetyp Market, with an estimated €250 million in sales, was dismantled by international law enforcement revealing widespread darknet operations.
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EU buries ‘no cherry-picking’ ban: Brexit officially becomes flexible
It was once considered one of the fundamental rules of Brexit. Not anymore.
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US to cut medical aid to Zambia by $50 million over ’systematic theft’
The reduction in aid is not related to the Trump administration’s freeze on foreign assistance.
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SIM farm ban to carry unlimited fines in England and Wales under new law
The British government is planning to ban the supply and possession of SIM farms, in a bid to reduce mobile phone-enabled fraud.
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Family escape: journalists found wanted Ukrainian MP Serhiy Shakhov with his family in an apartment costing $100,000 per year
Serhii Shakhov is wanted for failing to appear in court after allegedly concealing $2.1 million worth of assets.
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Tirrenia-Moby corruption case involves free ferry trips for favors, say prosecutors
Italian prosecutors are carrying out an investigation into numerous officials and executives, including two Tirrenia-Moby employees who were interrogated on Wednesday, as part of a broad corruption case.
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29 arrested in Germany and Italy over ‘Ndrangheta-linked crimes, including fraud and drug trafficking
Authorities crack down on a ’Ndrangheta-style gang accused of committing crimes across Germany and Italy, including fraud, drug trafficking, and money laundering...
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UK seeks access to Apple users’ encrypted data
Expert says government has ‘lit the blue touch paper on a truly enormous fight’ as it challenges firm’s privacy stance.