Prosecutors in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore have seized hundreds of millions of dollars in assets belonging to Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi, accused by the U.S. of leading a global cyber-scam syndicate. Chen, founder of Prince Holding Group, faces U.S. charges of wire fraud and money laundering, alongside a massive seizure of $14 billion in bitcoin, and joint sanctions from the U.S. and U.K. authorities. … Continue reading Prosecutors seize yachts, luxury cars from man accused of running Cambodia cyberscams

Japan has deployed troops to Akita Prefecture to help manage a surge in bear attacks, which have injured over 100 people and killed at least 12 since April. Both brown bears and Asiatic black bears have been increasingly seen near schools, train stations, supermarkets, and hot springs as they forage ahead of hibernation. The operation involves soldiers setting up food-lured box traps, transporting local hunters, … Continue reading Japan deploys the military to counter a surge in bear attacks

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called the police operation against Rio de Janeiro’s Red Command gang, which left 121 dead, “a massacre.” The raid involved thousands of officers clashing with heavily armed gang members who reportedly used drones dropping explosives. Police identified 99 of the dead as criminals, including 42 with active arrest warrants, though the operation also claimed some police lives. The … Continue reading Brazil’s president calls for investigation after 121 killed in police operation against gang

A man drove his car into pedestrians and cyclists on France’s Ile d’Oléron on Wednesday morning, injuring at least ten people, four critically. The 35-year-old local suspect, known to police for prior behavioral and alcohol issues, shouted “Allahu Akbar” during the attack, intentionally set his vehicle on fire, and was subdued with a stun gun before being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The rampage … Continue reading Driver ‘shouting Allahu Akbar’ ploughs into crowd on French holiday island

Central Vietnam is grappling with severe floods and landslides that have killed at least 37 people, displaced tens of thousands, and left many areas without power or communication. Heavy rains in late October inundated villages, swept away homes, and blocked major highways, while rivers in Hue City reached dangerous levels. Rescuers and aid workers have delivered food, water, medicine, and shelter, and are helping restore … Continue reading Vietnam flood death toll rises to 37

Authorities in Tanzania are facing international scrutiny over deadly crackdowns on post-election protests, with the main opposition party, Chadema, claiming security forces have secretly disposed of hundreds of bodies. Protests erupted after the Oct. 29 election, which President Samia Suluhu Hassan won with over 97% of the vote amid low turnout and barred opposition candidates. Security forces used live bullets and tear gas, enforcing a … Continue reading Tanzanian opposition claims security forces are secretly dumping bodies after election violence

Thirteen suspected cartel members were killed Monday in a shootout with authorities in Guasave, Sinaloa, while four others were arrested and nine kidnapped victims rescued. The clash began when security forces on patrol were attacked by gunmen hiding under a bridge. Authorities seized seven vehicles, high-powered weapons, and tactical gear following the firefight. Sinaloa has been engulfed in a violent internal war within a major … Continue reading 13 suspected drug cartel members killed in shootout with police in Mexico

A Chinese court has sentenced five senior members of the notorious Bai family mafia to death, part of a wider conviction of 21 family members and associates for fraud, homicide, injury and other crimes. The Bais ran a criminal empire based in Laukkaing that evolved from casinos and red‑light districts into massive cyberscam operations exploiting trafficked workers, many of them Chinese. Authorities say their networks … Continue reading China sentences infamous Myanmar scam mafia members to death