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crime-and-justice2 years ago

Ecuador Declares State of Emergency as Notorious Druglord Escapes Prison

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency after a notorious narco boss, Jose Adolfo Macias, escaped from a maximum security prison, prompting unrest in multiple penitentiaries. The country's armed forces are mobilizing to address the situation, with over 3,000 personnel involved in the search for the escaped inmate. Macias, also known as "Fito," leads the criminal group Los Choneros, which is involved in drug trafficking, murder, and extortion. The escape has raised concerns about the control of Ecuador's overcrowded prisons, where rival criminal organizations frequently clash, resulting in over 400 inmate deaths since 2021.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#crime-and-justice#criminal-organization#ecuador
crime2 years ago

"Ecuador Authorities Launch Manhunt for Escaped 'Most-Wanted Prisoner'"

Ecuadorian authorities have launched a massive manhunt for Jose Adolfo Macias, the leader of the Los Choneros criminal organization, after he vanished from a maximum-security prison in Guayaquil. Macias, serving a 34-year sentence for drug trafficking and murder, was linked to the assassination of a presidential candidate and is accused of controlling some of the country's prisons. The escape has prompted a large-scale search involving over 3,000 law enforcement personnel, and images from the prison show Ecuadorian soldiers inspecting the facility.

via Fox News|
#crime#criminal-organization#drug-trafficking
crime2 years ago

"Daughter of Former Uzbek President Accused of Leading Criminal Organization in Switzerland"

Switzerland's federal prosecutor has indicted Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of Uzbekistan's former president, accusing her of leading a criminal organization called "The Office" and accepting bribes from telecoms companies. The organization allegedly funneled hundreds of millions of dollars through bank accounts in multiple countries, with Karimova being the true beneficiary. Over 340 million Swiss francs ($370 million) have already been confiscated, and more than 440 million francs of assets remain under seizure. Karimova, who is currently in prison in Uzbekistan, denies the allegations and plans to fight for her acquittal.

via Reuters|
#bribery#corruption#crime
crime2 years ago

"Spanish Police Seize Record Cocaine Haul in Ecuadorean Banana Shipment"

Spanish police have seized a record-breaking 9.5 tonnes of cocaine hidden among boxes of bananas in a shipping container from Ecuador. The stash, the largest ever found in a single container in Spain, was discovered in the port of Algeciras. The operation dealt a significant blow to a major criminal organization involved in cocaine distribution in Europe. The boxes were marked with logos matching various European criminal networks that were intended to receive the drugs. The police did not disclose the names of the organization or the criminal networks involved.

via Reuters|
#banana-shipment#cocaine-bust#crime
crime2 years ago

Andrew Tate's Human Trafficking Charges Upgraded by Romanian Authorities

Andrew Tate, his brother, and two other suspects are now being investigated for human trafficking in continued form, a more severe offense than the human trafficking charge initially filed against them. The four were detained in Bucharest in December and held in custody until March 31, and have since been released to house arrest pending an investigation into their alleged wrongdoing. The case has not yet gone to trial, but prosecutors are expected to commit them to trial sometime later in June. All of the suspects deny the allegations against them which also include suspected rape and forming a criminal organization to exploit women.

via The Daily Beast|
#andrew-tate#crime#criminal-organization
climate-activism-crackdown2 years ago

German authorities target climate activists with nationwide crackdown.

German police raided 15 properties linked to the Last Generation climate activist group, seizing assets as part of an investigation into its finances in a sign of growing impatience with disruptive protest tactics also seen in other European countries. The raids, ordered by Munich prosecutors, come days after Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that he thought it was “completely nutty to somehow stick yourself to a painting or on the street.” Leading figures with the environmentalist Green party, part of his governing coalition, have also said the group’s actions are counterproductive.

via The Associated Press|
#climate-activism#climate-activism-crackdown#criminal-organization
crime2 years ago

Nationwide Raids Target German Climate Activists Fighting for Future.

German police have conducted nationwide raids targeting climate activists from the "Letzte Generation" group, accusing them of forming or supporting a criminal organization and organizing a donations campaign to finance further criminal acts. The suspects are accused of using at least 1.4 million euros ($1.5 million) collected in the campaign for committing further criminal actions. The authorities did not specify the "criminal action" they were referring to but said two of the suspects are alleged to have tried to sabotage an oil pipeline between Trieste, Italy, and Ingolstadt, Germany, deemed a "critical infrastructure" in Bavaria.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#climate-activism#crime#criminal-organization
crime2 years ago

Former Indian MP Atiq Ahmed shot dead on live TV while in police custody.

A former Indian lawmaker, convicted of kidnapping, was shot dead along with his brother while in police custody for a medical check-up. The assailants, who had posed as journalists, were quickly detained. The two victims were allegedly kingpins in a local criminal organization. The state government has ordered a judicial probe into the killings, and fearing violent unrest, has barred gatherings of more than four people across the entire state.

via CNN|
#assassination#crime#criminal-organization