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Organised crime

Leader of sex worker scouting syndicate arrested in Japan after a year-long manhunt

Canadian ex-Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin arrested, NBC News reports

FILE PHOTO: Ryan Wedding of Canada takes a practice run for the men's parallel giant slalom of the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Park City, February 13, 2002. Competition in the men's parallel giant slalom begins February 14, 2002. REUTERS/Jeff J Mitchell/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Ryan Wedding of Canada takes a practice run for the men's parallel giant slalom of the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Park City, February 13, 2002. Competition in the men's parallel giant slalom begins February 14, 2002. REUTERS/Jeff J Mitchell/File Photo

2 immigration officers in Malaysia nabbed for masterminding online passport renewal syndicate

The syndicate allegedly offered passport renewal service online to Malaysians residing overseas.
The syndicate allegedly offered passport renewal service online to Malaysians residing overseas.

Police smash European synthetic drug ring in ‘largest ever’ op

The year-long operation involved police from Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain.
The year-long operation involved police from Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain.

Thailand seizes over 330 million methamphetamine tablets in 4-month crackdown

The Thai authorities also seized 11,008 kg of crystal meth, close to 2,000kg of ketamine and 269 kg of heroin in the operations.
The Thai authorities also seized 11,008 kg of crystal meth, close to 2,000kg of ketamine and 269 kg of heroin in the operations.

US pressing Mexico to allow US forces to fight cartels, NYT reports

US military personnel conducting surveillance near the border wall between the United States and Mexico on Jan 12.
US military personnel conducting surveillance near the border wall between the United States and Mexico on Jan 12.

That illegal vape you buy may fund human trafficking

The vape problem isn’t unique to Singapore, but part of a booming, illicit regional trade, says the writer.
The vape problem isn’t unique to Singapore, but part of a booming, illicit regional trade, says the writer.

Upstart gangsters shake Japan’s yakuza

Former gangster Yoshiro Nishino (right) discussing management with residents of his group home for ex-offenders in Chiba Prefecture on Nov 7.
Former gangster Yoshiro Nishino (right) discussing management with residents of his group home for ex-offenders in Chiba Prefecture on Nov 7.

Video shows final, confused moments of survivors of US boat strike in Caribbean

US Navy Admiral Frank Bradley says he ordered a second military strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean.
US Navy Admiral Frank Bradley says he ordered a second military strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean.

How Chinese underground banks became the world’s biggest money-launderers

A branch of Prince Bank, a commercial bank under Prince Holding Group, in Phnom Penh. US authorities describe the Prince Group as one of Asia's largest criminal empires.
A branch of Prince Bank, a commercial bank under Prince Holding Group, in Phnom Penh. US authorities describe the Prince Group as one of Asia's largest criminal empires.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.