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world18 days 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

crime6 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

world6 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

crime9 months ago•0 min saved

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

world9 months 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

world11 months 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