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CBP Seizes $2.6M in Fake Richard Mille Watches at DFW Amid Broader Counterfeit Crackdown

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized 11 counterfeit Richard Mille watches valued at $2.6 million at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The items, shipped from China, were destined for the southeastern United States. CBP officials stated that such counterfeit sales often fund organized crime, including money laundering and drug trafficking. This seizure is part of a broader enforcement effort targeting high-value fake luxury goods, with similar interceptions reported at other major U.S. ports.

via FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth|

#cbp-enforcement #counterfeit-goods #crime-and-public-safety

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Trump Memo Formalizes Private Sector Role in Offensive Cyber Operations

President Donald Trump has signed a national security memorandum authorizing vetted private companies to conduct limited offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal entities. The policy, overseen by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice, requires participating firms to maintain a $1 million bond and operate under strict government direction. This move expands the role of the private sector in national security, targeting transnational criminal organizations involved in ransomware and financial fraud, while raising concerns about legal risks and potential escalation.

via The Guardian|

#cybersecurity #dhs #national-security

policy-and-security2 months ago•1 min saved

Trump Memo Authorizes Private Firms to Launch Cyberattacks on Foreign Crime Syndicates

A new presidential memorandum signed by Donald Trump allows vetted private security firms to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign transnational criminal organizations. The program, managed by the National Coordination Center, requires companies to maintain a $1 million bond and adhere to strict oversight to prevent harm to U.S. citizens or infrastructure.

via bleepingcomputer.com|

#cybersecurity #national-security #policy-and-security

politics2 months ago•96 min saved

FBI Director Patel Faces Backlash for Formal Law Enforcement Ties with China and Russia

FBI Director Kash Patel has established formal law enforcement partnerships with China and Russia to combat transnational crimes, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from intelligence officials who view the nations as primary adversaries. The collaboration, which began after President Trump’s 2025 visit to Beijing, involves joint operations against cyber fraud, fentanyl trafficking, and child exploitation. While Patel argues the cooperation yields tangible results, critics warn it exposes the U.S. to significant counterintelligence risks.

via The Daily Beast|

#china #fbi #kash-patel

world3 months ago•7 min saved

US-led arrests target India-based crime rings linked to Nijjar killing

U.S. prosecutors say 24 suspects across the U.S., Canada and Europe have been arrested in a years-long probe into three India-based organized crime groups, including the Bishnoi gang, accused of extortion, drug trafficking and targeted killings. The case ties to the 2023 assassination of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia; 37 defendants are charged across three indictments, with Satinderjeet “Goldy Brar” Singh at large and Lawrence Bishnoi in prison since 2015. Canada had previously designated Bishnoi as a terrorist entity. Authorities also seized about 1,000 kg of cocaine, 1 kg of heroin, $40,000 and several firearms as part of the operation, which involved the FBI, LAPD, RCMP and U.S. CBP.

via BBC|

#bishnoi-gang #drug-trafficking #extortion

crime9 months ago•323 min saved

Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding arrested in cross-border drug ring case

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, previously listed as an FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitive with a $15 million reward, was arrested on charges tied to running a transnational drug trafficking network spanning the US, Canada, Mexico and Colombia. Prosecutors allege the operation began around 2011, generated over $1 billion in illegal proceeds, and included ordering multiple killings in retaliation for drug debts. Wedding, who earlier served a prison sentence for cocaine distribution, faces a superseding indictment from 2024 accusing him of running the criminal enterprise and directing murders; NBC first reported the arrest, and authorities had believed he was in Mexico under protection of the Sinaloa cartel.

via CNN|

#cocaine-trafficking #crime #fbi-ten-most-wanted

world9 months ago•1 min saved

China and Cambodia Crack Down on Cybercrime and Crypto Scams

China announced it will release more details about the extradition of Chen Zhi from Cambodia, amid ongoing investigations into online scam centers, but has not confirmed his identity or whereabouts. China aims to enhance law enforcement cooperation with neighboring countries like Cambodia to ensure regional security.

via Reuters|

#cambodia #chen-zhi #china

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Global Crackdown on Major Cyber Fraud and Scam Networks

A co-working space in Singapore was used as a front by a crime syndicate to launder money and facilitate online scams involving trafficked migrant workers, according to U.S. prosecutors.

via The Washington Post|

#crime #cyber-scam #migrant-workers

world1 year ago•8 min saved

Feds Seize $15 Billion in Bitcoin from Alleged Scam Empire

Chen Zhi, a young Chinese-born entrepreneur and head of Prince Group in Cambodia, is accused by the US of running a massive cyber-fraud empire linked to over $14 billion in stolen cryptocurrency, involving scams, human trafficking, and money laundering, leading to international sanctions and his disappearance from public view.

via BBC|

#cambodia #chen-zhi #cryptocurrency-scam

world1 year ago•2 min saved

US Coast Guard Seizes Drug Haul Capable of Fatal Overdose in Florida

The US Coast Guard seized a record 61,740 pounds of cocaine and 14,400 pounds of marijuana, valued at $473 million, in the largest drug haul in its history, highlighting the ongoing threat of transnational drug trafficking and its impact on public health and safety, especially in Florida.

via CNN|

#cocaine-seizure #drug-trafficking #fentanyl

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Chilean Nationals Arrested in Irvine for Alleged Role in Transnational Crime Ring"

Three Chilean nationals were arrested in Irvine, California, just days after the Los Angeles Police Department formed a task force to combat an international crime ring targeting luxury homes in the U.S. The men were found with burglary tools and suspected of casing the area for residential burglaries. This arrest comes amid a rise in transnational crime groups entering the U.S., with the majority of participants coming from Chile and other South American countries. The issue has prompted warnings from officials and legal action against the Biden administration for failing to respond to public records requests.

via Fox News|

#burglary #chile #crime

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"7 Arrested in $1.8 Billion Transnational Money Laundering Case in Hong Kong"

Hong Kong customs officials have arrested seven people in connection with the territory’s largest ever money laundering case, involving about $1.8 billion, some of which is linked to a scam case in India. The syndicate used shell companies and bank accounts to transfer large sums from overseas to the city under the guise of running international trading businesses. Authorities believe the syndicate received remittances from India in the name of exporting electronic devices, diamonds, gems, and precious metals, and then transferred the proceeds to bank accounts in Hong Kong for money laundering. The investigation, which involved cooperation between law enforcement in Hong Kong, India, and elsewhere, is ongoing.

via The Associated Press|

#crime #customs #hong-kong

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Thai police foil call center scam targeting elderly Americans.

Thai police have arrested 21 people, including five Indian nationals and 15 Thais, for operating call centers that scammed elderly Americans out of more than $87 million. The gang convinced victims to wire them money by impersonating law enforcement agents investigating money laundering. The money was laundered through gold shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues in Chonburi province. The syndicate was led by Indian nationals with assets hidden in several countries. FBI and U.S. Secret Service agents alerted Thai police to the gang's activities.

via Fox News|

#call-center-scam #crime #elderly-americans