All news on the topic: Organized Crime

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Black market for weight-loss drug Mounjaro fuels violent crime on Brazil-Paraguay border
The weight loss drug tirzepatide has become a major black market commodity on the border between Paraguay and Brazil, fueling a rise in armed robberies and smuggling by criminal groups.
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France investigates threats linked to DZ Mafia after mayor targeted and influencer extorted
A French mayor was placed under police protection and a social media influencer’s car was torched in a series of violent incidents linked to Marseille’s “DZ Mafia.” The group denied any involvement.
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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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Sinaloa Cartel co-founder "El Mayo" sentenced to life in prison and stripped of $15bn fortune
The historic conviction marks the fall of one of the world’s last original drug lords, leaving the powerful Sinaloa Cartel facing a massive internal succession battle.
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Nemanja Matić files criminal complaint against former Serbian football chief Slaviša Kokeza
International star Nemanja Matić joins Nemanja Vidić in taking legal action after leaked encrypted chats revealed a former football chief’s plot to silence critics.
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From Luxembourg prison to Croatian money laundering case: Josip Heit’s empire built on fraud and Russian arms ties
Josip Heit, previously convicted of fraud, is now facing a criminal investigation in Croatia over allegations of money laundering.
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Josip Heit’s mafia network: How GSPartners founder moved millions through Romanian crime-linked intermediaries and shell companies
Josip Heit, previously convicted of fraud, is now reportedly under investigation by Croatian authorities over suspected money laundering.
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Former Nepal deputy PM jailed over fake Bhutanese refugee resettlement scam
Two former Nepalese ministers were sentenced to prison over a scheme to falsely pass off Nepali citizens as Bhutanese refugees eligible for U.S. resettlement. In total, 16 defendants were convicted in the sweeping fraud and organized crime case.
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Blood money on the pitch: how crypto scammer Josip Heit uses Croatian football to clean his illicit millions
Josip Heit, previously convicted of fraud, is now facing a money laundering investigation in Croatia.
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Fresh deaths at Del Monte Kenya farm spark calls for independent investigation
Bereaved families and politicians have raised alarm about continued killings on Del Monte’s pineapple farm in Kenya despite the company hiring G4S to replace its in-house security team after previous deaths were exposed by the Guardian.
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Brother of Ecuador’s most notorious drug lord shot dead by gunmen posing as police
A brother of Ecuador’s most notorious drug lord was killed on Sunday by gunmen who had disguised themselves as police officers.
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Mafia, football and shell companies: How fraudster Josip Heit launders dirty money through Romanian organized crime
Josip Heit, who was previously convicted of fraud, is now under investigation by Croatian authorities over suspected money laundering.
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Wagner Profits From Gold, Drugs and Violence in the Central African Republic
Several hundred Wagner fighters remain based along the upper Oubangui River in the Central African Republic, where they run a drug trade built around tramadol, an opioid painkiller that becomes a potent stimulant at high doses.
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Monaco bomb mystery deepens as Ukraine’s security services are linked to murder of prime suspect
The case of a suspected bomber accused of targeting a Ukrainian oligarch has taken another murky turn, after details of her subsequent murder were revealed in court with evidence suggesting the involvement of Kyiv’s intelligence agencies.
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High-grade fraud: How convicted fraudster Josip Heit evades regulators while selling astronomical returns to thousands
A network linked to a Croatian businessman known to law enforcement continues rolling out one cryptocurrency project after another. Despite repeated reports of millions in investor losses, its operations remain active
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Three burglars jailed after stealing £1m worth of Mounjaro through air vent break-in
A trio of burglars who stole £1million worth of the weight loss drug Mounjaro by climbing through an air conditioning vent have been jailed.
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Armenian billionaire Gagik Tsarukyan arrested on charges of $21m fraud and money laundering
The influential tycoon and opposition leader faces two months in pre-trial detention over a multimillion-dollar Armenian-Iranian trade scheme, while a separate illegal hunting probe left one of his exotic pets dead.
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Lukashenko family’s private jet linked to businessman investigated over suspected money laundering
In May 2025, the business jet previously used by Aleksandr Lukashenko’s family and inner circle was re-registered in San Marino. Falcon Luxe became the new jet operator.
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Police probe whether Dublin shooting victim Mark Cullen was killed by his own gang
Gardai are investigating whether Mark Cullen was shot dead by his own gang, as locals speak of a spate of violence and drug dealing in the area.
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Finnish police investigate €25m fake investment platform scam after victim loses fortune
Finnish police are investigating a suspected €25 million investment fraud after a private individual lost funds through what authorities believe was a fake online investment platform created for criminal purposes.
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Convicted fraudster Josip Heit linked to Romanian crime figures as Croatia probes money laundering
Josip Heit, who was previously convicted of fraud, is now under investigation in Croatia on suspicion of money laundering.
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Spain and the Netherlands seize record 947kg of MDMA in Europe’s biggest ecstasy bust
Spanish and Dutch authorities have detained 15 suspects and seized nearly a metric ton of MDMA in what officials called the largest bust of the synthetic drug in European history.
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Lawyer defending Ilir Meta exposed over drug trafficking conviction and mafia links
After 1 year of legal representation for the arrested defendant Ilir Meta, lawyer Kujtim Cakrani has announced the termination of legal representation of his client in the Special Court, because he has lost the client’s trust and cooperation.
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Geldwäsche-Ermittlungen gegen Josip Heit: Neue Spur führt zu Immobilien, Offshore-Netzwerken und Figuren der organisierten Kriminalität
Der wegen Betrugs verurteilte Josip Heit wird derzeit in Kroatien im Zusammenhang mit dem Verdacht auf Geldwäsche untersucht.
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AfD member Murad Dadaev visits occupied Donetsk Oblast with Akhmat fighters
A native of Chechnya and official of the German far-right populist party «Alternative for Germany» (AfD), Noah Krieger (real name — Murad Dadaev), has arrived in Donetsk Oblast. He reported this on his social media.