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Implementers of a large-scale fraud scheme were arrested in the international Europol operation. Detention was also carried out in Latvia

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Implementers of a large-scale fraud scheme were arrested in the international Europol operation. Detention was also carried out in Latvia

About 400 law enforcement officers participated in the raids in Europe and the Dominican Republic on Thursday. The operation targeted the “JuicyFields” fraud scheme. Police arrested suspects in Britain, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Spain and the Dominican Republic, where one of the main suspects was arrested. “According to court estimates, the total losses resulting from false … Read more

Europol maps out the most threatening crime gangs, 100 of which are active in Belgium: “All on the radar”

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Europol maps out the most threatening crime gangs, 100 of which are active in Belgium: “All on the radar”

Europol’s list of “most threatening” criminal gangs in the EU includes 821 gangs. One hundred of them are active in our country. “We know who they are and how they are organised,” says Europol boss Catherine De Bolle. The most threatening criminal networks in the European Union are mainly concerned with human smuggling, drug trafficking … Read more

Europol arrests 57 men for sharing more than 100 images of child sexual abuse – 2024-03-10 10:29:20

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Europol arrests 57 men for sharing more than 100 images of child sexual abuse – 2024-03-10 10:29:20

The agency Europol arrested at least 57 men between 23 and 72 years old, for being suspected of “owning and sharing representations of child sexual abuse”during a European operation that also managed to save several children who could be victims of those arrested. As the agency announced this Friday, 27 European countries participated in the … Read more

Europol CEO De Bolle: “We see an increase in drug violence, also among young people”

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Europol CEO De Bolle: “We see an increase in drug violence, also among young people”

Drugs Catherine De Bolle, the CEO of Europol, warns of an increase in violence by young criminals in the drugs environment. “Drug trafficking is a major problem in the EU,” the Europol chief said on Monday during an information session for parliamentary delegations. The European police organization Europol indicates that it has evidence that drug … Read more