A coordinated international law enforcement operation targeted the Black Axe transnational criminal organization and other West African syndicates, resulting in dozens of arrests and financial disruptions.

Portuguese police detained a suspect acting for a criminal organization who was transporting three kilograms of cocaine intended for distribution across Portugal, following international cooperation.

A coordinated international police operation led to 58 arrests and the seizure of $2.67 million targeting the West African Black Axe transnational criminal organization.

Details from Sky ECC messages reveal a criminal organization from Rožaje, led by Mujo Mujević, was involved in cigarette smuggling, with discussions about factory guarantees and distribution in Montenegro.

A criminal organization responsible for 25 thefts has been dismantled in Paros, leading to the recovery of 44,565 euros, jewelry, watches, and other valuables. The group specialized in stealing gold coins, dollars, and other precious items.

Former President Trump signed a memorandum authorizing vetted private U.S. companies to conduct cyber operations against foreign criminal organizations under government oversight.

A former President's Office deputy chief and an ex-lawmaker are facing bail hearings in a corporate raiding case, following an NABU operation to expose a criminal organization involving current and former Ukrainian lawmakers and senior officials.

US authorities have sanctioned an eight-person cocaine trafficking network in Ecuador with ties to the CJNG and Sinaloa Cartel, while also convicting ten individuals in Florida for cocaine trafficking linked to a Mexican cartel. These actions target significant drug operations with connections to major Mexican criminal organizations.

Oro Governor Gary Juffa has urged for criminal organizations operating in Papua New Guinea to be assessed for potential designation as terrorist organizations. He proposes this assessment be conducted under the country's existing counter-terrorism laws.

Ukrainian authorities are conducting a major operation to investigate a suspected criminal organization within the parliament. Both current and former members of parliament are alleged to have led the network, according to NABU.

Spanish authorities in Tenerife arrested six individuals and seized 13 tons of 'laughing gas' (nitrous oxide) in an operation to dismantle a criminal organization. This marks the second-largest apprehension of nitrous oxide in Europe.

An international criminal organization involved in trafficking large quantities of raw cannabis, concealed in recycling paper shipments from Albania to Turkey via Greece, has been dismantled. The operation revealed the organization's methods and members' roles.

National Police groups are actively pursuing transnational Latin American criminal organizations such as Tren de Aragua, Mara Salvatrucha, and Primeiro Comando da Capital, which are noted for their ability to destabilize political, economic, and social structures.

Reports from Mexico highlight the pervasive issue of disappearances attributed to the Jalisco Cartel, where individuals are abducted even from their homes. The country is struggling to curb the criminal organization's reign of terror.

Montenegro is considering a new law that would allow asset forfeiture for criminal organization offenses, even before a final verdict, though its scope is seen as limited.

Daniel Kinahan, an alleged international crime boss, has been extradited from Dubai to Ireland. He was subsequently charged in Dublin on August 9th with directing a criminal organization.

Successive arrests in Dubai, Germany, and Attica are opening a new chapter in the investigation into a Russian-speaking criminal organization, allegedly led by 'Edik', that sought to control cigarette smuggling and displace powerful figures, defining the term 'Greek Mafia'.

Montenegro's Supreme Court extended the detention of H.M., a suspect believed to be part of a criminal organization involved in smuggling cocaine from Ecuador to Europe.

Rachid Djeha, a second alleged leader of the French criminal organization DZ Mafia, has been arrested in Algeria.

A preliminary investigation by the Border Guard has concluded that a criminal organization smuggled over 40 asylum seekers into Finland from Latvia. The organization facilitated the illegal entry of individuals through Finland.

Three men, believed to be members of a criminal organization stealing electricity transformers, were arrested in Thessaloniki after a dramatic chase involving ramming two police patrol cars and shooting at officers, causing over half a million euros in damages.

The Foxtrot Network, a criminal organization, is believed to be responsible for approximately 35 murders across Europe. The gang employs "violence-as-a-service" tactics and recruits teenage hitmen.

Greek police have released the identity and photo of a man, a member of a criminal organization, who is wanted in connection with the murder of Vangelis Zambounis.

A 19-year-old Norwegian man was recruited by a Swedish criminal organization, identified as Foxtrot, to carry out a murder in England. The man was tasked with shooting an unknown individual in the UK.

A 53-year-old Albanian man, arrested in Thessaloniki based on an international warrant, is being extradited to Albania for his alleged involvement in a criminal organization.

Authorities in Dubai have arrested 'Entik' and 'Leonidas', identified as key figures in a criminal organization primarily involved in illegal cigarette trafficking, with members from Russia, Ukraine, and Georgia.

In Chania, institutional employees are reportedly involved in a large criminal organization, with the Regional Police Director stating that organized crime often involves a network of synergies and interests extending far beyond those directly involved.

US Treasury and Mexican authorities have dealt a significant blow to the Jalisco cartel, sanctioning over 50 members, including El Mencho’s stepson Juan Carlos González, and companies accused of financing the criminal organization.

A criminal organization that supplied over 300 kilograms of cocaine to Mallorca from Catalonia, using vehicles transported by boat, has been dismantled.

Several masked individuals claiming to be from the Marseilles criminal organization DZ Mafia have denied, in a video transmitted to Le Figaro, having threatened the mayor of Alès, denouncing the act as 'cowardly' and harmful to 'their business'.

A criminal organization involved in cultivating cannabis plants in Boeotia, Greece, has been dismantled. Authorities arrested 8 individuals, including the leader, and confiscated over 1,500 cannabis plants.

The sentence imposed on 'El Mayo' Zambada certifies the demise of the original Sinaloa Cartel, the criminal organization he co-led with 'El Chapo' Guzmán, known for its violence and instability.

A drug lord sentenced to life imprisonment in the United States leaves behind a brutal drug war in Mexico, highlighting the ongoing violence and power struggles within the country's criminal organizations.

Driven by record gold prices, illegal mining activities are rapidly expanding across Brazil and Peru, with criminal organizations devastating protected territories, deforesting land, and endangering local populations and water sources.

Following international cooperation with Italy and Spain, two individuals sought for drug trafficking, participation in a criminal organization, and threats have been arrested in Albania.

Italy has passed a new law designed to provide children and wives of mafia members with a legal pathway to escape criminal organizations. This legislation aims to help families break free from the influence of organized crime.

Mexican President Sheinbaum has vehemently rejected claims by the US DEA that her government is linked to drug cartels, expressing outrage over the accusation. She affirmed that her administration has no involvement with criminal organizations.

Italian authorities have dismantled a gang that used Kalashnikovs to terrorize Palermo, Sicily, after discovering that the criminal organization received instructions via a WhatsApp group. The investigation revealed the gang's communication methods.

Three men were arrested in Patras, Greece, on charges of belonging to a criminal organization and aggravated theft, after allegedly stealing over 16,000 euros and jewelry from an elderly man.

Professor Jorge Bacelar Gouveia comments on the 'constitution' of Sissoco, viewing it as a criminal organization hijacking an emerging democracy in Guinea-Bissau.

A criminal organization cultivating a large cannabis plantation with over 4,600 plants in a forest area of Fthiotida was dismantled by the Kalamata Narcotics Suppression Department. Three arrests were made in connection with the operation.

A criminal organization involved in the import and trade of anabolic substances in Attica, Greece, has been dismantled, with over 111,000 tablets of illegal substances found.

A leading member of a criminal organization responsible for vehicle thefts and ATM explosions using explosives across various regions has been arrested by the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime.

Authorities have apprehended a criminal organization responsible for numerous jewelry store robberies in Attica, Greece, with stolen goods exceeding 370,000 euros. New video evidence documents the gang's activities.

DEDDIE, the Greek power distribution company, has issued a warning to customers about criminal organizations posing as technicians to defraud citizens. The warning follows recent arrests and numerous similar incidents.

Police in Tripoli, Arcadia, dismantled a criminal organization that had been systematically cultivating 1,500 cannabis plants since last May, with an estimated potential profit of 3 million euros.

Two Turkish nationals were arrested in Evros, Greece, on charges of importing and trafficking illegal weaponry from Turkey. They allegedly attempted to smuggle 50 pistols into Greece with the aim of supplying criminal organizations.

Shocking video evidence has surfaced, documenting the activities of organized Panathinaikos fans who were arrested for involvement in a criminal organization. The videos reportedly show arson attacks on shops, clashes, and traffic disruptions.

Twenty-one individuals were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 3 months to 5 years and 3 months in Thessaloniki. They were convicted as members of two criminal organizations involved in drug trafficking using coded language and fan-related backgrounds.

A Portuguese company, Avenidas Flutuantes Unipessoal Lda, based in Setúbal and linked to Vítor Shimada, has had its assets and transactions blocked by the US Treasury Department due to alleged ties with the Brazilian criminal organization PCC.

The Public Defender’s Office in Israel has warned of a deepening prison crisis and expanded police enforcement powers, citing a legislative proposal to designate criminal organizations as terrorist organizations.

Police in Thessaloniki have dismantled a criminal organization of organized football fans who terrorized the city, filming and uploading their violent attacks on rival supporters. Twenty individuals have been arrested.

Greek police have arrested 19 individuals in Thessaloniki as part of an investigation into a criminal organization with ties to sports fans. Members are accused of drug trafficking within stadiums and involvement in robberies.

An operation by the Greek Department of Crimes Against Property has led to the dismantling of a criminal organization responsible for thefts, burglaries, and phone scams in the Attica region. Eight arrests have been made so far, with members reportedly impersonating DEDDIE employees for their fraudulent activities.

Montenegro's Supreme Court has extended the detention for Đuretić, Vojvodić, and Marković, who are suspected of being members of an international criminal organization, according to the Special State Prosecutor's Office.

An indictment has been confirmed against Neno Kaluđerović and two other individuals, along with unknown persons, for their involvement in a criminal organization accused of murder and aggravated murder, including the killing of the victim Đurić.

Four individuals have been charged in connection with an alleged billion-dollar healthcare fraud scheme that is reportedly tied to a Russian transnational criminal organization.

An indictment has been confirmed against B.M. for creating a criminal organization, with charges relating to the deaths of A.S. and D.H., as well as the kidnapping and death of M.R.

Belgian authorities have issued a European arrest warrant for Dimitris Avramopoulos, a former Greek EU Commissioner for migration and current Greek MP, in connection with the Qatargate corruption scandal, where he is accused of participating in a criminal organization.

The Clinical Center of Montenegro (KCCG) has ensured that Igor Krstović, who is on trial for forming a seven-member criminal organization, can be referred for necessary medical treatment.

Three individuals have been arrested in Larissa and Pieria, Greece, following an operation by the Katerini Crime Suppression Sub-Directorate, dismantling a criminal organization involved in extortion and arson. The gang was reportedly extorting a businessman and burning cars in the region.

An undercover police officer in Greece uncovered a family-run criminal organization involved in providing illegal subscription TV services, with estimated profits exceeding €7 million.

A criminal organization that had been illegally providing subscription television services via the internet in Crete since 2017 has been dismantled, with police operations leading to the arrest of seven individuals.

The Athens Crime Prosecution Sub-Directorate has dismantled a criminal organization involved in cocaine trafficking in Attica, leading to nine arrests.

Authorities in Morelos state have recorded four murders over two days, attributing the spike in violence to territorial disputes between rival criminal organizations.

Nigerian authorities have aligned with international law enforcement agencies in a coordinated operation targeting the transnational criminal organization known as Black Axe for human trafficking and fraud.

A spoiler-heavy breakdown analyzes the final power struggle within the criminal organization, clarifying the outcome of the gang's internal conflict.

An Istanbul court delivered its verdict on August 24 in the trial of seven opposition mayors and municipal officials, acquitting businessman Aziz İhsan Aktaş of charges related to an alleged criminal organization.

Reports indicate that criminal organizations with ties to China are establishing a presence and operating in Dhaka, raising concerns for law enforcement.

Greek police have dismantled a criminal organization distributing pink cocaine on Mykonos, arresting nine individuals including the 35-year-old leader.

Turkish police have detained two fugitives wanted in connection with an investigation into the alleged Alihan Kuriş criminal organization, as they were reportedly preparing to flee the country.

Morelos has called on political parties to thoroughly vet their candidates for the upcoming 2027 electoral process, aiming to prevent any ties to criminal organizations as voters prepare to elect 36 municipal presidents and 20 local deputies.

Spanish authorities have arrested 16 individuals belonging to a criminal organization that sexually exploited vulnerable women in Móstoles, offering home services and maintaining absolute control over their victims.

An investigation into an alleged criminal organization led by Alihan Kuriş has expanded, with new witness testimony detailing an alleged money-transfer network operating through Romania.

Ervin Csizmadia argues that simply labeling Hungary's NER as a criminal organization or mafia state is insufficient, linking the rise of the Tisza party to the West's efforts to regenerate itself since 2022.

A transnational criminal organization suspected of trafficking large quantities of raw cannabis from Albania to Turkey via Greece has been dismantled following an operation that uncovered 324 kg of the drug.

Bolivia is planning to intensify its fight against Brazilian criminal organizations, with President Rodrigo Paz aiming to increase the presence of specialized police forces along the border. This follows the detention of 17 leaders of international criminal groups since the current president's election.

Daniel Kinahan, a boxing magnate and alleged head of Ireland's largest criminal organization, has been arrested and extradited from Dubai after over a decade of impunity.

Two men have been arrested in Rafina on charges of organized crime, thefts, and fraud, including a case where a 47-year-old woman was convinced to hand over valuables. The arrests are part of an investigation into a criminal organization operating in the area.

A Slovenian citizen has been arrested in Croatia on suspicion of money laundering, sought by Montenegrin Interpol for alleged membership in a criminal organization led by Dragan Pečurica.

USKOK has filed an indictment before the County Court in Osijek against a 26-year-old man with dual Croatian and Serbian citizenship, accused of smuggling cocaine as part of a criminal organization. The charges relate to a significant drug trafficking operation.

Spanish authorities are investigating a potential mass migrant crossing into Ceuta on August 15, stating there is no evidence of involvement from the Moroccan government or a specific criminal organization.

Algerian authorities have arrested a suspected drug lord, one of the founders of the DZ mafia, at the request of France. The individual is believed to be a key figure in the criminal organization operating in Marseille.

Three men were arrested in Thessaloniki after a dramatic police chase involving gunfire and injuries. They are accused of being part of a criminal organization that stole electricity transformers, causing over half a million euros in damages.

At least 11 people were wounded by a car bomb in Colombia, just days before the presidential election. President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has pledged a harsh crackdown on rebel groups and criminal organizations.

A criminal organization, allegedly led by the sons of a former Jurbarkas politician, has been dismantled in Lithuania following an investigation aided by an informant.

Albania's Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) partially approved a request from the Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) to confiscate 21 assets. These assets are linked to a criminal organization suspected of international drug trafficking, including apartments and bank accounts.

A 51-year-old man wanted by Interpol Russia for fraud and participation in a criminal organization has been arrested in Rhodes. The arrest follows an international search for the fugitive.

The Swiss Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona has dropped the proceedings against Gulnara Karimova, daughter of the former Uzbek dictator, who was accused of money laundering and leading a criminal organization. However, Bank Lombard Odier and a former asset manager were found guilty.

Juljan Kollçaku has been extradited to Italy to face charges of criminal organization and drug trafficking. Albanian authorities have also confiscated 1.8 million euros in assets, including bank accounts, luxury cars, and an apartment, believed to be acquired through drug trafficking.

A French influencer's car was set ablaze in Marseille, with the DZ Mafia suspected of the arson. This incident follows revelations by the French Interior Ministry that the criminal organization had planned an assassination attempt on a mayor.

The car of French influencer Carla Moreau was set on fire overnight in Marseille. A typewritten letter signed by the criminal organization 'DZ Mafia' and a phone were reportedly found in her mailbox.

Detention has been ordered for Perović, Božović, and Vukadinović on suspicion of involvement in the murder of Saša Klikovac, with charges including creating a criminal organization and co-perpetration of the crime.

The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal from Jason Bonney, 55, who was convicted of facilitating the Hutch criminal organization in the 2016 murder of David Byrne.

A cell of the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Aragua has been dismantled across four Spanish provinces, with investigations beginning after an assault in a town near León where jewelry valued over 100,000 euros was stolen.

A 43-year-old foreign national, identified as a member of a criminal organization involved in the illegal import and distribution of refrigerant gas (freon) from Albania to Greece, has been arrested in a coordinated police operation.

Elon Musk's recent repost on X, referencing Ilias Kasidiaris, a politician convicted for leading the criminal organization Golden Dawn, has sparked widespread reactions.

New Italian laws will offer children and young people raised in mafia families the opportunity to break away from the criminal organization, aiming to disrupt traditional mafia culture.

Thousands of protesters gathered in Tirana, Albania, demanding the immediate and non-negotiable resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, accusing him of corruption and calling for a SPAK investigation into his alleged role as a criminal organization leader. The demonstration, marking 47 days of revolt, included a march through the city's streets.

USKOK, Croatia's anti-corruption agency, has revealed details of an investigation into an elite police inspector accused of leaking confidential information from the Ministry of Interior to a drug clan led by a kickboxer. The officer is alleged to have acted as a 'mole' within the police department, providing secrets to the criminal organization.

Ryan Byrne, charged after gardaí found 11 guns, pleaded for bail in court, stating he is not part of any criminal organization and has no intention of fleeing.

Greek authorities have dismantled three criminal organizations responsible for committing fraud and theft against elderly individuals, following an investigation by the Agrinio Crime Prosecution Sub-Directorate.

Transnational criminal organizations pose a threat to the interests of Montenegro, the United States, and its allies, with drug trafficking strengthening them and fostering high-level corruption.

Authorities have dismantled a criminal organization and arrested three individuals involved in cultivating a large cannabis plantation with over 4,600 plants in a forest area of Fthiotida, Greece.

Albanian State Police, in cooperation with international partners, concluded the international operation "Fury" with the arrest of two individuals in Durrës wanted for murder and participation in a criminal organization.

Authorities have dismantled a criminal organization responsible for ATM explosions in Kyllini, Filiatra, and Kalavryta, with a 32-year-old man arrested as the alleged leader and over 440,000 euros in illicit gains.

Former acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf has warned that Chinese criminal organizations are infiltrating America's hemp industry and urged Congress to investigate their role in THC hemp products and illegal marijuana operations.

A global operation targeting the Lawrence Bishnoi gang resulted in 24 arrests and the thwarting of an assassination plot. Authorities conducted a widespread crackdown on the criminal organization.

Italian prosecutors in Trento have indicted Austrian real estate magnate René Benko and several co-defendants, accusing them of forming a criminal organization. The case is scheduled to proceed to court in the autumn.

Following recent arrests of criminal organizations involved in scams, HEDNO (Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator) issued a warning to its customers about ongoing fraud attempts by individuals trying to mislead citizens.

Following a summit at Palazzo Chigi, Italy's Ministry of Health has issued new regulations and increased controls on drugs, driven by concerns that hospitals could become targets for criminal organizations.

A family-run criminal organization in Greece has been apprehended for defrauding citizens of over 1.6 million euros by impersonating DEDDIE employees and accountants through telephone scams, sometimes involving fake jewelry.

A criminal organization involved in arsons, explosions, and extortion has been dismantled in Greece, leading to four arrests. The group, linked to a high-profile inmate and Panathinaikos fans, was also involved in drug trafficking and attempted to bomb a correctional officer's home.

Prosecutors in Trento have filed charges against Signa founder René Benko, accusing him of being the 'leader of a mafia-like criminal organization'.

The Directorate for Combating Organized Crime has apprehended a criminal organization responsible for numerous home burglaries and scams across Attica, with their total illicit gains exceeding 440,000 euros.

Thirteen defendants have been convicted by the Mixed Jury Court of Thessaloniki for their involvement in a criminal organization operating under the guise of the 'Nationalist Youth of Thessaloniki,' receiving prison sentences ranging from one to four years.

A criminal organization composed of fan groups in Thessaloniki, Greece, has been dismantled by authorities. The group was allegedly involved in attacks against rival fans, drug trafficking within sports facilities, and a series of violent incidents, which they reportedly uploaded to social media.

Police in Kos arrested three young men, aged 17, 20, and 21, on charges of forming a criminal organization and committing robberies, with drugs, weapons, and money confiscated during their apprehension.

Hungary is a regional leader in illegal tobacco consumption, as criminal organizations smuggle weapons, medicines, tobacco, and other products worth $2.2 trillion annually across borders, with tobacco products steadily increasing among smuggled and counterfeit goods.

Professor Norman Davies has drawn a comparison between the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and Poland's 'Cursed Soldiers,' suggesting that the UPA was not a criminal organization, amidst escalating historical memory conflicts between Warsaw and Kyiv.

Communications between Eldi Dizdari and Shpëtim Aliu revealed a criminal organization that supplied cocaine to at least four Albanian-speaking groups in Europe, also involving the corruption of officials.

A police operation is underway in Thessaloniki to dismantle a criminal organization involved in tampering with electricity meters, resulting in three arrests and charges against a total of 105 individuals.

The Supreme Court has justified a reward for former minister Aldama, citing a 'failure' in corruption detection controls, even though he is responsible for six crimes as a criminal organization leader.

This article chronicles the rise of Héctor Flores, also known as “Niño Guerrero,” who expanded the “Tren de Aragua” into a powerful and sprawling criminal organization in Venezuela, largely operating from prison.

South Africa has convicted the perpetrators of the largest rhino horn trafficking operation, following an investigation that spanned over 15 years. The mastermind of the criminal organization was sentenced to a fine of 2 million rands (approximately 106,000 euros) or four years in prison.

Shurandy 'Tyson' Q., a prominent member of the No Limit Soldiers criminal organization, has been extradited from Dubai to Curaçao, allowing justice officials to prosecute him.

A criminal organization involved in producing and distributing fake travel documents for illegal migrant smuggling into EU countries was dismantled in Attica, Greece, with illegal profits exceeding 200,000 euros.

An Albanian-Greek criminal organization involved in cocaine trafficking and weapons in Athens has been dismantled following a coordinated operation by the Athens Crime Prosecution and Investigation Sub-Directorate.

An archival collection detailing the activities, structure, and international reach of the Black Axe, a prominent Nigerian-originated criminal organization involved in fraud and trafficking.

National Police officers have broken up a criminal organization responsible for defrauding more than 50,000 euros through illegal computer access and payment evasion schemes targeting high-end smartphone purchases.

A new report highlights an increasing trend of Israeli youths being drawn into criminal organizations, often lured by promises of luxury and financial incentives.

Greek police have dismantled a criminal organization that defrauded elderly individuals in Nea Smyrni and Paleo Faliro by posing as accountants. The ring's operations involved deceiving vulnerable seniors into financial schemes.

Turkish authorities arrested 35 individuals, including Alparslan Kuytul and his wife Semra Kuytul, on charges of operating a criminal organization, fraud, and money laundering.

UAE authorities have extradited a Dutch-Somali man to the Netherlands, where he faces an outstanding prison sentence for drug trafficking, money laundering, and participation in a criminal organization.

Ukrainian anti-corruption authorities have launched a large-scale investigation into an alleged criminal organization. High-ranking officials connected to President Volodymyr Zelensky's office are reportedly involved, with media suggesting the investigation is not limited to current cases.

Professor Lush Susaj addressed the 82nd protest against the government, urging Albanians to unite and accusing the government of corruption and mismanagement, likening it to a criminal organization.

Criminal organizations are reportedly earning millions by importing canned drinks to circumvent the Dutch deposit return system, creating a thriving black market for non-deposit cans.

Businesses in Berlin have been affected by the activities of a criminal organization known as the 'Daltonlar' crime ring.

Two individuals were arrested in Greece for hiding 324 kilograms of cannabis within recyclable materials, with the criminal organization's illegal profit estimated at over 700,000 euros.

A transnational criminal organization suspected of trafficking large quantities of raw cannabis from Albania to Turkey, via Greek territory, has been dismantled. An operation on Friday morning led to the seizure of over 320 kg of drugs, hidden in recycling paper shipments.

Spanish authorities have dismantled an Albanian criminal organization responsible for a series of home robberies in residential areas across Spain.

A joint operation by the Civil Guard, National Police, and Customs Surveillance in Galicia has dismantled a criminal organization, leading to twenty arrests and the seizure of 1,500 kilograms of cocaine.

Spanish authorities have arrested three people in Castelldefels and one in Reus, dismantling a criminal organization involved in human trafficking for sexual exploitation and forced prostitution, leading to the liberation of five women.

Three foreign nationals, aged 23, 31, and 20, were arrested in Kalamata, Greece, by Messinia police for involvement in a criminal organization and drug law violations, with over 10 kg of cannabis confiscated.

Authorities in Palaio Faliro, Greece, have made a new arrest connected to a Russian-speaking criminal organization, following a previous arrest in Germany. The group is reportedly led by an individual known as 'Edik'.

The European Union is supporting Brazil in a sweeping crackdown on the online recruitment of children by criminal organizations, highlighting international cooperation against child exploitation.

The US is targeting the CJNG cartel on multiple fronts, increasing rewards for its leaders to over $100 million and seeking to cut off their income sources to dismantle the criminal organization.

A new wave of violence in Brazil's Santa Cruz department has left nine people dead in five days, attributed by the government to conflicts between criminal organizations.

Police in Thessaloniki have ended the activities of a criminal organization involved in stealing electrical transformers after a dramatic pursuit.

Italian authorities in Turin have dismantled a transnational criminal organization involved in cigarette production and smuggling. The operation led to 23 arrests and the seizure of assets worth €140 million.

The Appeals Council of Thessaloniki has approved the extradition of a 53-year-old Albanian man to his home country, where he is wanted for involvement in a criminal organization and money laundering. The man, who identifies as a businessman, was arrested in Greece.

An organized criminal group involved in livestock theft, extortion, land encroachment, and illegal acquisition of European subsidies has been dismantled in Crete, leading to eight arrests.

Seoul police have arrested 40 alleged members of four organized crime groups on charges including participation in a criminal organization and violent assault, signaling a return of 1950s gang legacies.

A criminal organization involved in laundering money from drug trafficking has been dismantled in Seville and Cadiz, leading to the seizure of over 1.86 million euros, high-value jewelry, watches, and eleven arrests.

A criminal organization systematically involved in the distribution of cocaine and cannabis in the Achaia region of Greece has been dismantled following an investigation by the Patras Drug Enforcement Department.

A United Nations report has revealed that transnational online scams originating from Southeast Asia have led to estimated losses of up to $114.1 billion in East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. The report also cautions that criminal organizations are leveraging artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies to expand fraud, money laundering, and human trafficking worldwide.

The "DZ Mafia Nouvelle Génération" (DZNG) has emerged as a highly violent, identity-based franchise, taking over from the original DZ Mafia criminal organization since early 2026 and adopting Latin American criminal codes.

The Luxembourg government aims to strengthen its fight against organized crime by enhancing inter-ministerial and administrative cooperation, particularly as criminal organizations increasingly use legal businesses as fronts, according to Béatrice Abondio of the Ministry of Interior.

Izmit Mayor Fatma Kaplan Hürriyet, from a Turkish opposition party, and dozens of others were arrested during a raid on the city hall, with the Turkish Public Prosecutor's Office issuing 31 arrest warrants for forming a criminal organization.

The Italian government has introduced a new law designed to allow children and wives of mafia bosses to leave the criminal organization. This initiative aims to disrupt the mafia's structure by providing an alternative path for family members.

A multi-member criminal organization involved in illegal migrant smuggling from Evros to Thessaloniki and then to EU countries has been dismantled following a months-long international police cooperation.

Greek police have successfully dismantled a criminal organization operating a loan sharking and extortion ring in Thessaloniki, leading to the arrest of four individuals.

This piece explores the perceived increase in confidence among criminal organizations, examining factors contributing to their boldness and the implications for law enforcement.

Three criminal organizations that defrauded and stole from elderly individuals, often posing as employees of the DEDDIE power company, have been dismantled in Greece, leading to several arrests.

Two brothers, aged 20 and 23, have been convicted and received suspended sentences for membership in a terrorist organization and a criminal organization in connection with terror plans against Vienna Pride.

Vulević is being sought in connection with the international "General" case, a complex operation targeting a criminal organization suspected of smuggling over 2.5 tons of cocaine from South America to Europe and Australia.

A criminal organization involved in the import, storage, distribution, and sale of anabolic steroids has been dismantled by the Internal Affairs Service, with a police officer, two other officers, and a doctor implicated and facing charges.

Reports suggest the arrest of 'Entik,' also known as 'Voice,' the alleged leader of a criminal organization involved in tobacco smuggling, in Dubai. Greek police are awaiting official confirmation regarding the arrest.

Following months of investigation, the leader of a criminal organization responsible for vehicle thefts and ATM explosions across Greece has been arrested in a coordinated operation.

A criminal organization illegally smuggled 10,000 liters of e-cigarette liquid from Croatia into Hungary, evading 3 billion forints in taxes over nine years.

In the Athanor trial, prosecutors have requested sentences of up to 30 years of imprisonment against 19 of the 22 accused, with the heaviest penalties sought for the alleged masterminds, Daniel Beaulieu and Frédéric Vaglio.

One of eight Panathinaikos fans has been remanded in custody after testifying, accused of being part of a criminal organization that orchestrated attacks on rival football fans.

Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul's opposition mayor and a presidential candidate, is set to appear in court on Monday for three ongoing cases, potentially facing a 2352-year prison sentence for charges including leading a criminal organization and espionage.

A criminal organization in Greece, whose members posed as employees of the DEDDIE utility company or accountants, has been dismantled after defrauding citizens of over 1.6 million euros, with members reportedly posing with gold pounds, cash, and expensive watches.

Ten members of a criminal organization, suspected of combining organized fan violence with drug trafficking, extortion, and arson, have been arrested in Athens following a coordinated police operation.

Four individuals have been arrested in Moldova on suspicion of illegally collecting money to support criminal organizations led by so-called 'thieves in law,' both inside and outside prisons.

Following the killing of Vagia Nestora, the Greek government has issued a zero-tolerance message, with New Democracy and ONNED calling for a protest and calls for anti-establishment groups to be treated as criminal organizations.

The Greek government is celebrating payments and what it considers self-evident achievements, despite ongoing delays and public insecurity, with reports of 5 criminal organizations causing 69 million euros in damages from scams.

A car explosion near Haifa has left one person dead, with police investigating the incident as a murder and expressing fears it could reignite conflicts between criminal organizations.

Police authorities in Kos, Greece, have dismantled a gang responsible for robberies, arresting three young individuals aged 17, 20, and 21. Charges include forming a criminal organization and robbery.

A large-scale police operation by the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime in Attica, Greece, has led to the dismantling of a criminal organization involved in burglaries and phone scams, with eight arrests made.

Ernad Murić and others have been detained in Podgorica on charges of creating a criminal organization and extended smuggling activities, as confirmed by the High Court.

Authorities have dismantled two human trafficking networks in Barcelona and Girona, leading to 23 arrests and the liberation of six victims. Both criminal organizations exploited undocumented immigrants for prostitution and imposed abusive debts upon their arrival in Spain.

Greek Police in Thessaloniki have dismantled a criminal organization specializing in apartment burglaries in the city center, with a total haul exceeding €585,000 and a preference for security locks.

Former judge Adrienn Laczó, representing Bence Szabó and Ukrainian money transporters, stated that a deeply entrenched criminal organization controlled Hungary, adding she would not return to her judicial role due to public statements affecting perceived impartiality.

A highly sought-after Albanian individual, identified as the head of a criminal organization, has been arrested in Manchester.

Brian Grendon is set to stand trial before the Special Criminal Court on charges of directing a criminal organization and importing cocaine. The trial will address his alleged involvement in serious organized crime activities.

A criminal organization that impersonated police officers and doctors has been dismantled in Greece, having committed at least 34 frauds and thefts totaling 700,000 euros. A 30-year-old Bulgarian member was arrested, and a victim shared details of their modus operandi.

USKOK and Istrian police have dismantled a criminal organization in Istria, arresting seven individuals for drug trafficking, money laundering, and seizing a large cache of weapons.

An imam, who was accused by the public prosecutor's office of being a member of a criminal organization, among other charges, has been acquitted in the 'Luxor' operation trial.

Akhmedpasha Umakhanov, a former Member of Parliament from Daghestan, has been arrested in absentia by investigators who accuse him of organizing a criminal organization linked to illegal arms trafficking and multiple murders.