Organised crime

US adds sanctions involving Prince Group over scams, Treasury says

The Treasury said one of the most common and lucrative schemes involves digital asset investment fraud.

S’pore investigating 2 men linked to Prince Group hit by US sanctions; $600m in assets seized so far

The US Treasury announced new sanctions on associates linked to Prince Group on June 23.

13 men arrested for alleged links to secret societies

Nearly 100 people and about 35 public entertainment outlets, nightlife establishments, and food and beverage outlets were checked during a two-day raid.

British sprinter Ujah arrested in cryptocurrency fraud probe

Athletics - British Athletics Championships - Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester, Britain - June 26, 2021 Britain’s Chijindu Ujah after winning the men's 100m final Action Images via Reuters/Molly Darlington

Jail term upped for man who financed syndicate that sold anonymous chat accounts to scammers

The syndicate generated more than $887,000 in profits from selling WhatsApp and WeChat accounts to customers mostly based overseas in countries including Malaysia, Myanmar and Cambodia.

Dubai police arrest Daniel Kinahan on organised crime charges

Daniel Kinahan was named as one of three leaders of the Kinahan Organised Crime Group by the United States in 2022.

Singapore extradites ex-Wirecard Asia director to Germany in global fraud probe

Wirecard was one of four payment service providers that were used by criminal networks to process and launder transactions.

Ex-Japanese police officer convicted of leak to crime group

Trump convenes Latin American leaders to curb crime, immigration

US President Donald Trump will be hosting the "Shield of the Americas" summit with Latin American leaders focusing on security and democracy on March 7, 2026, in Doral, Florida.

US, Ecuador bomb drug trafficker camp near Colombia border, militaries say

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