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A criminal gang in Britain, allegedly directed by Russian operatives, planned to burn a London restaurant owned by critic of Putin and kidnap its owner, but were arrested before executing the plot. The investigation revealed extensive espionage and sabotage activities linked to Russian state agencies, including arson attacks and plans for political destabilization in Europe.
The girlfriend of a kidnapped British millionaire in Ecuador was allegedly forced to wear a fake bomb vest by the kidnappers, who demanded a ransom. However, Ecuadorian police have revealed that the vest did not contain real explosives. The police have arrested nine suspects, including one foreign national and eight Ecuadorians, and seized weapons, ammunition, and drugs. The motive for the crime is believed to be economic, with reports suggesting that the kidnapping was orchestrated by a criminal gang linked to a violent Mexican cartel. The kidnapped British man has been released and is in a safe place, while his girlfriend is being questioned by the police.
A criminal gang known as Los Tiguerones, believed to be responsible for the kidnapping of a British millionaire in Ecuador, has been linked to the violent Mexican cartel, Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), which reportedly forces new recruits to eat human hearts. The gang, identified by their tattoos of beret-wearing tigers, had allegedly targeted the businessman after he refused to pay them a monthly protection fee. Los Tiguerones, a support unit of Los Choneros, has expanded its operations from Ecuador to Peru and is involved in the lucrative cocaine trafficking trade. The kidnapping victim was rescued, and nine suspects have been arrested so far.
A clash between a criminal gang and villagers in central Mexico has resulted in 14 deaths and seven injuries. Dramatic video footage shows villagers chasing down suspected gang members amid bursts of gunfire. The governor of Mexico state condemned the violence and assured locals that maintaining order is a top priority. The clash occurred in a village dominated by the violent Familia Michoacana drug cartel, known for extorting money from businesses and carrying out brazen attacks.
A clash between gunmen from a criminal gang and residents of a small farming community in central Mexico has resulted in the death of 14 people, with seven others injured. The violent incident, captured in a dramatic video, highlights the ongoing regional violence that has been escalating for years. The gang involved has not been identified, but the Familia Michoacana drug cartel has a strong presence in the area. The clash reportedly occurred after the gang demanded extortion fees from local farmers. Mexican authorities have condemned the violence and pledged to improve security conditions in the region.
Eleven people were killed in a clash between a criminal gang and villagers in the small farming community of Texcaltitlan, Mexico. The violent Familia Michoacana drug cartel, dominant in the area, was suspected to be involved. The clash occurred after the gang demanded extortion fees from local farmers. The video footage showed villagers chasing down suspected gang members, who were wearing military-style uniforms, and setting their bodies and vehicles on fire. The Familia Michoacana is known for its ambushes of police and previous massacres.
Venezuela's Interior Minister announced that the government has regained control of its prison system after seizing the Tocoron jail, which was notorious for being run by prisoners. The jail, known for its luxurious amenities, was the headquarters of the criminal gang Tren de Aragua, responsible for various crimes including assassinations and drug trafficking. Most of the 1,600 inmates have been relocated to other prisons, and 88 members of the gang who escaped during the raid have been recaptured. The operation to dismantle the gang is ongoing.
Venezuela has deployed 11,000 troops to regain control of Tocoron prison, which had been taken over by the powerful Tren de Aragua criminal gang. The gang members had enjoyed freedom within the prison, which boasted luxurious amenities such as a pool, nightclub, and mini zoo. The 6,000 inmates will be transferred to other prisons, leaving many relatives uncertain about their loved ones' whereabouts. The Venezuelan Interior Ministry praised the security forces for dismantling the gang's stronghold.
A court in Bucharest, Romania, has extended the house arrest of social media influencer Andrew Tate, who is charged with rape, human trafficking, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. Tate, along with his brother and two Romanian women, will remain under house arrest for another 30 days. The defendants, who deny the allegations, are likely to appeal the ruling. The case involves seven female victims who were allegedly lured with false promises of love and then subjected to sexual exploitation and physical violence. Tate, known for peddling conspiracy theories online, has claimed that there is a political conspiracy against him. Several women in Britain are also pursuing civil claims against Tate for sexual violence.
Social media personality Andrew Tate, known for his misogynistic views, appeared in a Romanian court to face charges of rape, human trafficking, and forming a criminal gang to exploit women. Tate and his brother, Tristan, deny the charges. Two Romanian women were also charged in the case. Prosecutors allege that the group formed in 2021 to commit human trafficking in Romania, the United States, and Britain, and that seven female victims were misled and sexually exploited. Tate has previously been banned from TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook for hate speech and misogynistic comments.
Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, along with two Romanian women, have been charged with rape, human trafficking, and forming a criminal gang to exploit women in Romania, the United States, and Britain. The four defendants allegedly misled and transported seven female victims to Romania, where they were sexually exploited and subjected to physical violence. Tate, a former professional kickboxer and social media personality, has denied the charges and claimed the case is a political conspiracy. A judge has up to 60 days to assess the files in the case before the defendants are sent to trial, according to Romanian law.
Influencer Andrew Tate, known for his misogynistic views, has been indicted on charges of human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. Tate's brother and two female Romanian suspects also face similar allegations. The suspects are accused of luring victims with pretenses of love and later intimidating them, placing them under surveillance, and subjecting them to other control tactics. Tate has denied the allegations and claimed that the case is a "political" attack aimed at silencing him.
Andrew Tate, his brother, and two Romanian women are facing increased charges of human trafficking in continued form, as well as charges of rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. The group allegedly created an organized crime group with the purpose of recruiting, housing, and exploiting women by forcing them to create pornographic content. A seventh victim has been added to the investigation. Tate has been accused of rape on numerous occasions in the past, all of which he denied. The case is still under investigation and is expected to be assigned a trial date later in June.
Five men have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in the theft of 18th-century jewels worth over $100 million from a Dresden museum in 2019. The men, aged 24 to 29, were convicted of aggravated arson, theft with weapons, damage to property, and intentional arson. They were caught several months later in Berlin, and most of the stolen jewels were returned in a plea bargain. The state of Saxony claimed damages of almost 89 million euros in court.
Former kickboxer and influencer Andrew Tate has been released from prison after three months and placed under house arrest. He posted a cryptic video message to his followers, referencing his time behind bars. Tate and his brother Tristan were detained on charges of human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang to exploit women. Prosecutors continue to investigate the case.