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us-law-enforcement13 days ago•4 min saved

FBI Detains Los Angeles Realtor at LAX for Alleged Surveillance of Taiwanese President's Son

Federal agents arrested Wanying 'Heather' Zhang, a 34-year-old California realtor, at Los Angeles International Airport on October 4, 2026. Prosecutors allege Zhang acted as an unregistered agent for the Chinese government by surveilling Ting-Yu Lai, the son of Taiwan's president, in Seattle. Zhang faces charges for traveling to the U.S. to photograph the target's home and family, allegedly reporting back to handlers in Beijing.

via CBS News|

#china #espionage #fbi

world9 months ago•20 min saved

DEA Monitors Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez for Years, AP Reveals

AP obtained documents showing that Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez has been on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's radar for years, underscoring long-running U.S. law-enforcement scrutiny of Venezuelan officials.

via AP News|

#dea #delcy-rodriguez #drug-trafficking

world1 year ago•4 min saved

Ex-Venezuelan spy chief admits to drug trafficking and narco-terrorism

Hugo Carvajal, a former Venezuelan spy chief close to Hugo Chávez, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges in the U.S., admitting to leading a cartel that attempted to flood the U.S. with cocaine, and potentially providing valuable intelligence on Venezuelan and allied activities.

via CBS News|

#drug-trafficking #hugo-carvajal #narco-terrorism

world1 year ago•8 min saved

Rising Masked ICE Agents Fueling Fear and Concerns of a Police State

The article discusses the increasing trend of US federal officers hiding their identities with masks during operations, which raises concerns about transparency, accountability, and the erosion of democratic norms, with experts warning that it could undermine public trust and safety.

via The Guardian|

#civil-rights #democracy #immigration-raids

world1 year ago•4 min saved

US Charges Crypto CEO with $500M Sanctions Evasion and Money Laundering

U.S. authorities have charged Russian crypto entrepreneur Iurii Gugnin with laundering over $500 million and helping sanctioned Russian banks evade international sanctions through his NY-based crypto firms, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat illicit crypto activities linked to Russia.

via Decrypt|

#cryptocurrency #money-laundering #russia

crime3 years ago•0 min saved

Sinaloa Cartel's Ultimatum: Cease Fentanyl Production or Face Death

The Sinaloa cartel, the main supplier of fentanyl to the United States, has reportedly banned the production and trafficking of the illegal opioid within its territory due to increasing pressure from US law enforcement.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#crime #drug-trafficking #fentanyl

cybersecurity3 years ago•1 min saved

Discord Assists in Investigation of Classified Material Breach.

Discord is cooperating with US law enforcement's investigation into a leak of secret US documents that were first traced to the communications platform by open-source investigative site Bellingcat. The documents, which carry markings suggesting that they are highly classified, have led to a string of stories about the war in Ukraine, protests in Israel and how the US surveils friend and foe alike. The source of the documents is not publicly known.

via Reuters|

#bellingcat #classified-material-breach #cybersecurity