Crime & Security
Jesus Statues Vandalized in Coordinated Incidents
JERUSALEM — Statues of Jesus Christ were vandalized across multiple locations on Monday in a series of incidents attributed to Israeli nationals. The attacks, which occurred in the early hours of Apri...
Explosion at Bucharest Power Plant Triggers Emergency Response
BUCHAREST, Romania — An explosion at the CET Vest Power Plant in Bucharest triggered emergency alarms and mobilized fire and rescue teams early Sunday evening, authorities said. The incident occurred ...
Malicious Apps Targeting Crypto Wallets Found in China's App Store
BEIJING (AP) — A coordinated campaign involving 26 malicious applications impersonating popular cryptocurrency wallets has infiltrated China's Apple App Store, posing a significant threat to digital a...
Seiko USA Website Defaced in Ransom Attack
NEW YORK — Unidentified threat actors defaced the official website of Seiko USA on Sunday, displaying a message claiming to have stolen customer data from the company's Shopify store and demanding a r...
Seiko USA Website Defaced in Ransom Attack
NEW YORK — Seiko USA's official website was defaced on Sunday by unidentified threat actors who claimed to have stolen customer data and demanded a ransom for its return. The attack was first detecte...
Three Bank Officials Arrested in Gujarat Over Rs 2,500 Crore Cyber Fraud
RAJKOT, India — Three senior bank officials were arrested Sunday in connection with a massive Rs 2,500 crore cyber fraud racket operating out of Gujarat, authorities announced. Maulik Kamani of Yes B...
Singer D4vd Charged with Murder in Dismemberment Case
LOS ANGELES — Pop singer D4vd was charged on Sunday with the murder of a 14-year-old girl whose remains were discovered inside his vehicle, authorities announced. The arrest marks a dramatic turn in ...
Six Thais Arrested in Cyber Fraud and Illegal Entry Case
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai authorities arrested six nationals on Sunday for illegal entry and cyber fraud, marking a significant crackdown on digital crime networks operating within the country. The arrests...
FLU Student Arrested Over Private Chat Comments About Israeli Prime Minister
A student at Florida University was arrested on Saturday following the creation of a private group chat containing mocking remarks directed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The arrest oc...
Rajkot Police Arrest Three Bankers in ₹2,500 Crore Cyber Fraud Syndicate
RAJKOT, India — Authorities in Gujarat arrested three bankers on Sunday for their alleged involvement in a nationwide cyber fraud syndicate that processed transactions exceeding ₹2,500 crore ($300 mil...
Florida Teen Arrested Over WhatsApp Message About Netanyahu
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida teenager was arrested on Monday after sending a message on WhatsApp that authorities said constituted a threat against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The inci...
Gentlemen Ransomware Affiliate Deploys Proxy Malware in U.S., U.K., Germany
LONDON (AP) — An affiliate of the Gentlemen ransomware-as-a-service group deployed SystemBC proxy malware on compromised systems across the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany on April 20, 2026...
Hamas Operatives Accused of Exploiting Gazan Women for Aid
GAZA — Hamas operatives are reported to be exploiting Gazan women by demanding sexual favors in exchange for financial aid and food supplies in the enclave. The allegations, which emerged on April 20,...
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority Issues Cyber Fraud Alert Amid Rising Incidents
ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued a formal advisory on Sunday urging mobile users across the country to exercise heightened vigilance against a surge in cyber fraud inc...
Two U.S. Embassy Staff Killed in Vehicle Crash in Northern Mexico
CHIHUAHUA, Mexico — Two U.S. Embassy staff members and two Mexican security officials were killed Sunday morning when their vehicle crashed in northern Mexico while returning from a joint operation ta...
Four Officials Killed in Car Crash in Chihuahua
CHIHUAHUA, Mexico — Two American and two Mexican officials died early Sunday morning when their vehicle crashed on a highway in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua. The accident occurred at approx...
New Jersey Couple Sentenced for North Korean Operative Placement Scheme
NEW YORK — Two New Jersey residents were sentenced on Friday for orchestrating a scheme that placed North Korean operatives inside American companies using stolen identities, a federal court announced...
Armed Clash Between Two Gangs Rocks Ingushetia in Early Morning Violence
MAGAS, Russia — A violent confrontation between two criminal groups erupted in the Russian Caucasus republic of Ingushetia early Sunday, involving an array of firearms and improvised weapons. The inci...
FBI Arrests Iranian Citizen at LAX on Arms Trafficking Charges
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested an Iranian citizen at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday on suspicion of brokering the sale of weapons, bombs, and drones fro...
Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Shooting Described as Domestic Incident
SHREVEPORT, La. — A single gunman killed eight children ranging in age from 1 to 14 in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Saturday evening. Police described the incident as a domestic dispute, th...
Cybercriminals Target North American Trucking Sector in Coordinated Cargo Theft Campaign
WASHINGTON — Organized crime groups launched a coordinated cyberattack campaign targeting trucking and logistics companies across North America, aiming to steal cargo and divert payments through malic...
Threat Actors Exploit Apple Notification System for Phishing Campaign
SAN FRANCISCO — Threat actors are exploiting Apple's account change notification system to distribute phishing emails designed to trick users into contacting fraudulent support lines. The campaign, d...
Hyderabad Police Dismantle Pan-India Cyber Fraud Network in Operation Octopus 2.0
HYDERABAD, India — Hyderabad Police dismantled a sprawling cyber fraud network operating across nine states on Friday, arresting 52 individuals in a coordinated crackdown dubbed Operation Octopus 2.0....
UP Police Dismantle Cross-Border Cyber Fraud Ring Linked to China, Nepal
BAREILLY, India — Uttar Pradesh Police on Friday arrested five individuals and dismantled a sophisticated inter-state cyber fraud syndicate with operational links to Nepal and suspected handlers in Ch...
Shooting at University of Iowa Prompts Evacuation
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A shooting at the University of Iowa prompted a mass evacuation of students and staff on Saturday morning, with authorities securing the campus as investigations began. The inc...
Shooting at Sacramento Park Leaves Several Injured
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A shooting occurred early Saturday morning at a park in Sacramento, leaving several people injured, authorities said. The incident took place around 6:59 p.m. local time on Satur...
FEU Militia Uses Drone to Target Sinaloa Cartel Faction in Mexico
CONCORDIA, Sinaloa (AP) — Members of the Fuerzas Especiales Unión (FEU), a local militia group, deployed a drone to attack a position held by sicarios of the Mayito Flaco faction of the Sinaloa cartel...
Woman Pepper-Sprayed During Attempt to Stop Conscription in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (April 17, 2026) — A woman was pepper-sprayed by security personnel Thursday evening while attempting to prevent a man from being taken to the frontlines in Ukraine. The incident occurre...
Irish Crime Boss Daniel Kinahan Arrested in Dubai
DUBAI (AP) — Daniel Kinahan, the leader of an Irish criminal organization and a primary supplier of cocaine to Europe from Latin America, was arrested in Dubai on Thursday. The arrest marks a signific...
Mumbai Man Arrested for Facilitating Cyber Fraud via Bank Mule Account
MUMBAI (AP) — A 32-year-old Mumbai resident was arrested Thursday after authorities determined he allowed his bank account to be used as a conduit for cyber fraud, receiving 10 lakh rupees in exchange...