Crime & Security
Two Haredi Men Stabbed Outside London Synagogue
LONDON (AP) — Two Haredi Jewish men were stabbed outside a synagogue in Golders Green, north London, on Tuesday, in an attack that left them injured and prompted a swift response from community volunt...
CBI investigates Rs 10 crore 'digital arrest' scam targeting Delhi retiree
NEW DELHI — The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a probe into a Rs 10 crore cyber fraud case involving a retired engineer in Delhi, marking one of the largest digital scams uncovered...
Europol Arrests 10 Suspects in Nigerian Black Axe Cyber Fraud Raid
Lagos, Nigeria — Europol led a coordinated operation on Tuesday, April 29, 2026, resulting in the arrest of 10 suspected members of the Nigerian Black Axe criminal gang in connection with internationa...
BJP Nagpur Chief's WhatsApp Account Hacked in Fraud Attempt
NAGPUR, India — The WhatsApp account of Dayashankar Tiwari, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief for Nagpur, was hacked on Tuesday, enabling fraudsters to solicit money from his contacts, police sai...
Vietnam Police Arrest 8 in Cross-Border Cyber Fraud Scheme
HANOI — Vietnamese authorities arrested eight suspects on Tuesday in connection with a bank account laundering scheme linked to a cyber fraud network operating out of Cambodia. The suspects, ranging ...
North Korean Hackers Use AI Avatars in Crypto Heist Campaign
SEOUL — A North Korean state-sponsored hacking group known as BlueNoroff has launched a sophisticated campaign targeting cryptocurrency executives, utilizing artificial intelligence-generated avatars ...
Australian man dies after falling from Lviv City Hall observation deck
LVIV, Ukraine — A 42-year-old Australian man died Monday after jumping from the observation deck of City Hall in western Ukraine. The incident occurred at approximately 9:48 p.m. local time, according...
Netanyahu appears in court for 81st time amid corruption trial
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared before the District Court in Tel Aviv on Monday for the 81st time to face corruption charges spanning three separate cases involvi...
Brazilian Cybercrime Group LofyGang Resurfaces with New Minecraft-Targeted Malware
SAO PAULO — The Brazilian cybercrime group LofyGang has re-emerged after a three-year hiatus, launching a new campaign targeting Minecraft players with a data-stealing malware disguised as a game hack...
U.S. Dual Citizen Arrested in Finland Faces Federal Charges for Hacking Role
HELSINKI — A 19-year-old dual United States and Estonian citizen was arrested at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on Monday and faces federal charges in the U.S. for alleged membership in the Scattered Spider ...
19-Year-Old Dual Citizen Arrested in Finland Faces U.S. Charges Over Scattered Spider Hacking
HELSINKI — A 19-year-old dual United States and Estonian citizen known by the alias 'Bouquet' was arrested at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on Monday and faces federal charges in the United States for alleg...
Mexican Special Forces Capture El Jardinero in Operation
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican special forces have captured El Jardinero, a high-profile figure linked to organized crime, in a coordinated operation confirmed by the Secretariat of the Navy. The military...
Cyber Police Bust Digital Arrest Scam Gang in Bihar
MUZAFFARPUR, India — Cyber police in Muzaffarpur and Patna arrested two men on Sunday for running a large-scale digital arrest scam that defrauded victims of 67 lakh rupees ($80,000) by impersonating ...
Man Charged in Attempted Assassination of President
WASHINGTON — Cole Allen was charged Monday with attempting to assassinate the President of the United States, federal prosecutors announced. The charges stem from an incident involving the use of a fi...
Train collision in Jakarta leaves at least four dead, dozens injured
JAKARTA, Indonesia — A train collision in Jakarta on Sunday left at least four people dead and dozens injured, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred shortly after 5:45 p.m. local time as the tr...
Americans Lose $2.1 Billion to Social Media Scams in 2025, FTC Reports
WASHINGTON — Americans lost more than $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, with Facebook identified as the primary platform for these financial losses, the Federal Trade Commission reported Mon...
Cybercriminal Group BlackFile Targets Retail and Hospitality Sectors with Extortion Campaigns
WASHINGTON — A cybercriminal group known as BlackFile is actively extorting data-theft victims in the retail and hospitality sectors through voice-phishing, social engineering, and data theft campaign...
Man Sentenced to 70 Months for Laundering $3.5 Million in Stolen Crypto
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — A 22-year-old money launderer was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison on Sunday for his role in laundering at least $3.5 million in cryptocurrency stolen during a $230 mil...
U.S. Sanctions Cambodian Senator, Charges Chinese Nationals in Southeast Asian Scam Crackdown
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced a sweeping crackdown on transnational cyber-enabled scam operations in Southeast Asia on Sunday, sanctioning a Cambodian senator and freezing illicit as...
Iraqi Forces Arrest Four Drug Dealers in Cross-Border Syrian Operation
BAGHDAD — The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced Saturday that a special operation conducted inside Syrian territory resulted in the arrest of four drug dealers and the seizure of more than 1.7 mill...
Gunman at White House Correspondents' Dinner Identified as California Resident
WASHINGTON — Cole Thomas Allen, a 31-year-old man from California, has been identified as the gunman who opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. The attack, which occurred a...
Delhi Police Bust Cyber Fraud Ring, Recover Rs 16 Crore in Suspicious Transactions
NEW DELHI — Delhi Police dismantled a sophisticated cyber fraud ring on Saturday, arresting two individuals and uncovering over Rs 16 crore in suspicious financial transactions linked to job scams tar...
Secret Service Evacuates House Speaker Johnson After Shots Fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson was evacuated by Secret Service agents after a shooter opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner Saturday night, triggering a chaot...
President Trump Safe Following Shooting Incident in United States
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is safe and unharmed following a shooting incident in the United States, with authorities reporting no casualties other than the shooter. The incident occurred on S...
Hyderabad Cybercrime Police Arrest Five in Investment and Loan Fraud Cases
HYDERABAD, India — The cybercrime police of the Malkajgiri commissionerate arrested five individuals on Friday in connection with a series of investment, digital, and loan fraud cases. The arrests we...
Pirates Hijack Oil Vessel Honour 25 Off Somalia Coast
MOMBA, Kenya — Pirates hijacked the oil vessel Honour 25 and its 17 crew members early Friday off the coast of Somalia, marking a significant resurgence in maritime piracy in the region. The attack o...
Chinese Engineer Charged in Multi-Year Campaign to Steal U.S. Aerospace Software
WASHINGTON — A Chinese national working for the Aviation Industry Corporation of China was charged Thursday in a multi-year cyber espionage campaign targeting NASA and other U.S. government entities t...
Cybercriminals Target German Political Figures in Phishing Campaign
BERLIN (AP) — A coordinated phishing campaign targeting high-ranking German political officials has been detected, with cybercriminals using the Signal messaging app to attempt to steal authentication...
Toronto Police Arrest Three in SMS Blaster Cybercrime Investigation
TORONTO — Toronto Police Service officers made three arrests Thursday in connection with a cybercrime investigation involving the use of an SMS blaster device to distribute fraudulent text messages ac...
Delhi Man Arrested in Odisha Over Rs 2 Crore Cyber Fraud Scheme
BHUBANESWAR, India — A 56-year-old man from West Delhi was arrested Thursday by the Odisha Crime Investigation Department for allegedly defrauding a resident of the eastern state of more than Rs 2 cro...