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A 72-year-old Singaporean man was rescued in Kedah on Aug 7 by local police, after he went to Malaysia in late July and was kidnapped. He was released after his family alerted the Singapore Police Force, which sought the assistance of the Royal Malaysia Police.
Six Colombian rebels killed in 'message' by President Abelardo de la Espriella's new government
Colombia's new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella announced the killing of six rebels, including FARC splinter members and Gulf Clan cartel members, in his administration's first major operation against criminal groups.
Woman arrested for attempted murder of husband in Kagawa Prefecture
A 51-year-old woman was arrested in Kagawa Prefecture for attempting to kill her 54-year-old husband by slashing his back with a kitchen knife. The husband's wounds are not life-threatening.
Man arrested for allegedly stomping 80-year-old mother to death
A 58-year-old unemployed man was arrested for allegedly stomping on his 80-year-old mother, causing her death. He had been her sole caregiver due to her limited mobility.
Hong Kong police have arrested eight people over an alleged compensated-dating scam syndicate that cheated victims, including teachers and healthcare workers, out of HK$6.2 million (US$790,000) by telling them they had to pay a “legal fee” to formalise contracts to become…
Man held for stealing air conditioner outdoor unit from evacuated home in Kumamoto Prefecture
A 47-year-old unemployed man from Amakusa City was arrested for stealing an air conditioner's outdoor unit from a home that had been left vacant after the residents evacuated due to the July 28 earthquake. The stolen unit is valued at 30,000 yen.
Irish prosecutors charged alleged Irish crime gang boss Daniel Kinahan with directing a criminal organisation at a special court sitting following his extradition from the United Arab Emirates.
Prosecutors in Ecuador have charged a former interior minister and six others on suspicion of being involved in the assassination of a presidential candidate in 2023. The candidate, Fernando Villavicencio, was shot dead at a campaign event in the capital, Quito, days befo…
A security guard, Dharm Singh, was arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly raping a student in a PG accommodation. The incident occurred on Saturday night, and the police were able to apprehend the accused after a thorough investigation.
Man arrested for alleged home invasion and assaulting 3 people
Police in Fukui City, Japan, have arrested 39-year-old Tatsuhiro Gonnai on suspicion of breaking into a home and assaulting two residents and their neighbor, who had rushed to their aid.
Robert Pattinson plays journalist Chris Hansen in A24’s Primetime, a thriller inspired by the rise of To Catch a Predator and the controversial sting operations that made Hansen a household name.
Nigerian military rescues 363 victims, arrests scores of terrorists – DHQ
The Nigerian Armed Forces rescued 363 victims and arrested numerous terrorists and criminal suspects during nationwide operations over one week, according to the Defence Headquarters.
A 22-year-old man was charged in court for driving a deregistered vehicle without a valid driving licence, causing the death of a petrol station attendant. He allegedly reversed into the attendant, causing him to fall and hit his head, and then fled the scene with a femal…
19-year-old given life term over 2024 death of university student in Hokkaido
A Japanese court sentenced a 19-year-old man to life in prison for assaulting and killing a university student in Hokkaido in 2024. Another teenager was sentenced to 30 years in prison. The victim was found collapsed and naked with multiple wounds after being robbed.
A 22-year-old man, Ray Png AZ, has been charged with causing the death of a 69-year-old petrol pump attendant while allegedly driving under the influence of drugs and using a deregistered vehicle.
Police rescue six abducted children, arrest suspected trafficker
Police in Abia State, Nigeria, successfully rescued six abducted children and apprehended a 51-year-old man suspected of child trafficking. The arrest was the result of an intelligence-led operation by the Violent Crime Response Unit.
A 78-year-old man was found dead in East St. Louis, Illinois, after being stabbed by a teenager in a clown costume. The victim's family said he was likely making a surprise visit to his older sister when the attack occurred.
Nigeria's EFCC has arraigned three individuals and two companies before a Lagos court for allegedly stealing and laundering N652.18 million belonging to Petrocam Trading Nigeria Limited.
Court jails four over $5.2 million money laundering scheme in Lagos
A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced four individuals to prison for their involvement in a money laundering scheme exceeding $5.2 million. The convicts pleaded guilty to charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
A woman in California admitted to stabbing her wife to death last year, more than two decades after facing prison time for killing her ex-husband in a similar manner. Yolanda Olejniczak Marodi, 54, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the death of her…
U.S.-based Japanese doctor convicted of vandalizing shrine, temple
A Japanese court has sentenced a U.S.-based Japanese doctor to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, for vandalizing a temple and a shrine near Tokyo in 2015 by splashing them with an oily liquid.
Philippine and Fujian police are enhancing intelligence sharing and cooperation to combat transnational crime, despite ongoing South China Sea disputes.
Teen sentenced to life in prison over leading role in fatal 2024 Hokkaido group assault
A Japanese court sentenced a 19-year-old man to life imprisonment over a fatal group assault and robbery of a university student in Hokkaido in 2024. The court found the man, Yuto Kawaguchi, played a leading role in the attack.
An Afghanistan-born boxer has been charged with killing a Scottish aid worker in Greece after his wife gave 'key' details to police.
Aban Ahmed, the youngest son of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, died in a high-speed car crash in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, along with a friend.
Police probe killing of cocoa farm worker in Cross River
Police in Cross River State are investigating the killing of a cocoa farm worker, Joseph Friday, who was shot dead by unknown assailants on a farm in Boki Local Government Area. Two other workers escaped unharmed.
A 2024 Kitchener Road fight left Dhinessh Vasie dead; Pradave Shashi Kumar was jailed 17 months for hitting the victim with a chair. Four men are said to have been involved; Muhammad Sajid Saleem faces murder charges, while two others face rioting charges.
A federal judge in Alexandria, Virginia, sentenced Maksim Silnikau to 16 years in prison for creating and running Ransom Cartel, the ransomware-as-a-service operation he stood up in 2021.
400 Bunches of Shine Muscat Grapes Stolen in Tochigi; Police Step Up Patrols
Approximately 400 bunches of Shine Muscat grapes valued at 800,000 yen were stolen from a farm in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The theft occurred just before the grapes were ready for harvest.
Ugandan footballer David Owori was beaten to death by suspected robbers near his home in Kampala, prompting an outpouring of grief and renewed public anger over violent crime in Uganda.