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crime8 days ago•3 min saved

Lead Suspect Named in Monaco Bombing: Ukrainian Woman Sought by Interpol

Interpol has identified Anastasiia Berezovska, a Ukrainian national, as the chief suspect in a Monaco bombing that injured construction tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev, his partner and son; a Red Notice seeks her arrest for attempted murder, placing an explosive device, and conspiracy. Investigators say the device was detonated remotely and that the suspect initially appeared as a man before being identified as a woman; two men were detained and then released, and authorities traced a rented vehicle with German plates to her, with her last known address in Germany as the probe continues.

via Al Jazeera|

#anastasiia-berezovska #crime #interpol

immigration-human-rights2 years ago•8 min saved

"Interpol's Role in Detaining a Mother Amid Immigration Case"

Jessica Barahona-Martínez, a Salvadoran immigrant seeking asylum in the U.S., was ensnared in immigration detention for six years due to a bogus Interpol Red Notice based on a warrant for contempt of court, not extortion as claimed by ICE. Her case highlights the potential misuse of Red Notices, which can lead to unjust detention of innocent individuals. Barahona-Martínez's release after the removal of the Red Notice underscores the need for reforms in how immigration authorities handle such notices and the importance of protecting asylum seekers from persecution based on false allegations.

via NBC News|

#human-rights-abuses #immigration-detention #immigration-human-rights

crime-and-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

"Interpol's Centennial Battle: Fighting for Survival"

Interpol, the world's only global crime-fighting organization, is facing challenges to its operating model and funding as geopolitical tensions rise and accusations of political manipulation and complicity in torture are made against its Emirati president. Interpol Secretary General Jürgen Stock argues that the agency is needed more than ever to tackle international crimes such as child sexual abuse, cybercrime, and drug trafficking. However, Interpol's funding situation is precarious, with tens of millions of euros needed to sustain new systems for data and biometric analysis. The agency's reliance on voluntary contributions and government donors has been criticized, as has its Red Notice alert system, which can be manipulated by repressive regimes. Despite these challenges, Interpol's studied neutrality and low profile have allowed it to be effective in fostering cooperation among its 195 member countries.

via POLITICO Europe|

#crime-and-justice #funding #geopolitical-tensions

cryptocurrency3 years ago•2 min saved

Binance CEO faces legal troubles amidst market dominance by Coinbase.

Binance's exchange coin BNB fell over 3% following an unverified rumor that an Interpol Red Notice had been issued for the exchange's founder and CEO, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao. The rumor comes after Binance and Zhao were sued by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission over "willful evasion" of US laws, sparking fears of an impending US Department of Justice lawsuit and potential criminal charges. A Red Notice is a request to law enforcement worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender, or similar legal action.

via CoinDesk|

#binance #bitcoin #changpeng-zhao