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Accused Uruguayan drug kingpin Marset captured in Bolivia, Paraguay official says

Bolivian security authorities carry out an operation to arrest alleged Uruguayan drug trafficker Sebastian Marset, accused of leading the First Uruguayan Cartel and wanted by Interpol for organized crime and money laundering charges, in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, March 13, 2026. REUTERS/Ipa Ibanez
Bolivian security authorities carry out an operation to arrest alleged Uruguayan drug trafficker Sebastian Marset, accused of leading the First Uruguayan Cartel and wanted by Interpol for organized crime and money laundering charges, in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, March 13, 2026. REUTERS/Ipa Ibanez

Jail for man who helped trio involved in criminal hacking-related activities

Sun Jiao was sentenced to two years and eight months’ jail on March 10 after pleading guilty to 10 charges.
Sun Jiao was sentenced to two years and eight months’ jail on March 10 after pleading guilty to 10 charges.

Two directors of Capital Asia Investments arrested over suspected money laundering offences

Capital Asia Investments had more than $160 million of assets in bank and securities accounts seized.
Capital Asia Investments had more than $160 million of assets in bank and securities accounts seized.

Hungary’s $105m swoop on bank transit vehicles deepens spat with Ukraine

Hungary's decision to have counter-terrorism forces swoop on two Ukrainian armoured vehicles transporting cash to Ukraine marks a dramatic escalation of tensions.
Hungary's decision to have counter-terrorism forces swoop on two Ukrainian armoured vehicles transporting cash to Ukraine marks a dramatic escalation of tensions.

Russia charges ex-deputy defence minister with corruption

FILE PHOTO: Russian First Deputy Defence Minister Ruslan Tsalikov chairs a meeting of the Council for Science and Education at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna, Moscow region, Russia June 13, 2024. Sputnik/Alexey Maishev/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Russian First Deputy Defence Minister Ruslan Tsalikov chairs a meeting of the Council for Science and Education at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna, Moscow region, Russia June 13, 2024. Sputnik/Alexey Maishev/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Taiwan indicts 62 over suspected scam centre operator Prince Group

Luxury cars to be auctioned off are on display in Taiwan.
Luxury cars to be auctioned off are on display in Taiwan.

US turns up heat on Venezuela with threat to indict new leader Delcy Rodriguez

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez speaks after receiving the text of the amnesty law meant to grant immediate clemency to individuals jailed for participating in political protests following its approval, at Miraflores Palace, in Caracas, Venezuela, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez speaks after receiving the text of the amnesty law meant to grant immediate clemency to individuals jailed for participating in political protests following its approval, at Miraflores Palace, in Caracas, Venezuela, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

Warrant of arrest issued against S’porean linked to alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi

Alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi was arrested in Cambodia on Jan 6, and he has since been deported to China.
Alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi was arrested in Cambodia on Jan 6, and he has since been deported to China.

US threatens to cut off Swiss bank MBaer from financial system over alleged Iran, Russia, Venezuela ties

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said MBaer had "funnelled over a hundred million dollars through the US financial system on behalf of illicit actors tied to Iran and Russia".
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said MBaer had "funnelled over a hundred million dollars through the US financial system on behalf of illicit actors tied to Iran and Russia".

UK immigration officers deny stealing cash from 'small boat' migrants

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