Criminal investigations

Philippine V-P Sara Duterte hit with criminal charge over Marcos ‘threat’

A video of Vice-President Sara Duterte is shown during her impeachment trial at the Philippine Senate in Pasay City, Metro Manila on July 22.

Malaysia investigators in Jakarta to interview pilot detained in drug case

The uniform of a Malaysian pilot and the drugs he tried to smuggle into Indonesia are presented during a news conference in Jakarta.

Unmasked: Bosses behind Chen Zhi’s global scam syndicate hired S’poreans as personal assistants

Alfred Law Hon Kit (second from left) being interviewed at Sunseeker M Singapore’s official launch in 2018. Law served as a director in the firm and was formerly hired as personal assistant to Chen Sokly (right).

Unmasked: Scam kingpin Chen Zhi’s top associates held significant cache of assets in Singapore

Chen Zhi, also known as “Vincent”, is the founder and chairman of Prince Holding Group.

South Korea’s women web sleuths fight AI deepfake porn

A staff member of the National Center for Digital Sexual Crime Response reads a victim report at their office in Seoul.

Argentina’s football association denies reports president Claudio Tapia summoned by US courts

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Argentina v Egypt - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 7, 2026 Argentine Football Association President Claudio Tapia arrives at the stadium before the match REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Why is South Korea so furious at its World Cup coach, Hong Myung-bo?

South Korea’s national coach Hong Myung-bo resigned shortly after their World Cup group-stage exit.

Spain’s ex-transport minister sentenced to 24 years for corruption

Former Spanish transport minister Jose Luis Abalos was convicted of offences including criminal organisation, bribery, embezzlement and influence peddling.

Japan mother sues state over teen’s ‘hostage justice’ death

The girl was jailed for 18 days, during which she was repeatedly pressured to confess.

Philippine Senate removes Duterte ally as head, elects new leader ahead of V-P impeachment trial

Alan Peter Cayetano was formally removed as Senate president on June 17.

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