Authorities in Lisbon, Portugal, are investigating a targeted robbery in which a man was relieved of 25,000 euros shortly after withdrawing the cash from a bank. Police suspect the victim was followed from the financial institution, prompting an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the brazen daylight theft.
South Australian Police are investigating the theft of a bronze statue from a fountain in the Adelaide suburb of Gilberton. The statue, a significant local landmark, was removed from its plinth, prompting an appeal for information from the public. Authorities are currently reviewing evidence to identify those responsible for the brazen act of vandalism and theft.
Federal prosecutors have requested a 50-year prison sentence for Aimee Bock, the founder of the Minnesota nonprofit Feeding Our Future, following her conviction in a massive $250 million federal child nutrition program fraud scheme. The case, which involved dozens of defendants, is considered one of the largest pandemic-related fraud cases in the United States.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted former Nigerian Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, regarding a 33.8 billion naira fraud case. The ruling marks a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings concerning the alleged misappropriation of public funds during his tenure in office.
A jury at the Provincial Court of Cadiz has acquitted two men charged with the 2020 murder of a Dutch national in Chiclana de la Frontera. The case, linked to the Dutch 'Mocromafia' syndicate, concluded with a not-guilty verdict after the jury found insufficient evidence to prove the defendants' involvement in the fatal shooting.
South Australian Police have launched an investigation after a body was discovered along a walking track in Inman Valley. Authorities are currently treating the death as unexplained and have cordoned off the area to conduct a forensic examination. No further details regarding the identity of the deceased or the circumstances surrounding the incident have been released at this time.
South Australia Police have arrested and charged an 18-year-old Whyalla man following reports of a break-in and vehicle interference in the local area. The man faces multiple charges related to the incident and has been bailed to appear in court at a later date.
A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged in Adelaide, Australia, following an incident involving the vandalism of a marked police vehicle and damage to a nearby restaurant. South Australia Police confirmed the arrest after the man allegedly slashed the tyres of the patrol car and caused property damage in the city's CBD.
A man has appeared in a Maltese court to face charges of attempting to murder his two young children. During the proceedings, the accused entered a plea of not guilty to the charges brought against him following a violent incident. The case has prompted significant public concern as legal proceedings continue in the Maltese justice system.
Oscar Noe Alday, who escaped from Pima County Jail in October 2022, has been apprehended in Mexico and deported to Tucson. Alday had been a fugitive for over three years following his escape from the Pima County Adult Detention Complex.
NSW Police are urgently appealing for the safe return of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian, abducted from his North Ryde home last Friday. Investigators believe he was taken in a case of mistaken identity, with the intended target linked to a crime family. Concerns are high for his welfare due to his age and need for daily medication.
Anna Podedworna has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years for the murder of her partner, Izabela Zablocka, whose dismembered body was found buried in their Derby garden 15 years after her disappearance. Podedworna, a former butcher, was also convicted of preventing a lawful burial and perverting the course of justice.
Authorities in Münstertal, Baden-Württemberg, have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with the homicide of a 21-year-old Afghan national found dead in an asylum seekers' accommodation on Wednesday evening. The suspect, a flatmate of the victim, was apprehended on Friday.
Three individuals have been arrested in Gravina di Catania, Italy, following an attempted robbery at a local post office. Police intervened during the ATM reloading process, recovering approximately 150,000 euros and a blank-firing pistol. The suspects, aged 29, 53, and 60, are now in custody.
A French court has fined a 74-year-old retired farmer, Jean-Paul, and handed him a suspended sentence for egging far-right leader Jordan Bardella during a book signing in Moissac last year. The court ordered him to pay €1,000 fine, €500 in damages, and €600 for legal fees.
Cardinal José Francisco Robles Ortega of Guadalajara has called on Mexicans to demand that authorities fulfill their duty to bring criminals to justice. His statements, made on January 1, highlight the severe impact of ongoing violence, particularly extortion, on small businesses and the high rates of impunity in Mexico.
The tabernacle at the Holy Thorn Monastery church in Valladolid, Spain, was forced open on December 28, 2025, and the Blessed Sacrament stolen. Archbishop Luis Argüello will lead an act of reparation on January 3, 2026, following what the archdiocese described as an 'offense of exceptional gravity'.
Victims of a sophisticated €30 million bank vault heist in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, where over 3,000 safe deposit boxes were ransacked, claim the targeted Sparkasse branch was chosen due to its predominantly Turkish and Arab clientele, raising questions about potential inside involvement and security lapses.
A federal prosecutor in Minnesota has revealed that half or more of the $18 billion in federal funds allocated to 14 state-run programs since 2018 may have been stolen through 'industrial-scale fraud.' The schemes involve companies providing no services while pocketing funds for lavish lifestyles, impacting critical social services.
A 22-year-old FC Thun fan has received a nine-week suspended prison sentence in Liechtenstein, becoming the fourth individual convicted for hooliganism following riots after an October 2024 match against FC Vaduz. The court emphasized a strong stance against increasing football violence.
