From a small Swedish town to a global crime network: international operation strikes top-tier organised crime
Investigators recently uncovered not just one, but several interconnected organised crime groups operating from a small Swedish town, involved in extensive drug trafficking and money laundering. The network was linked together through a complex system of companies and business entities. The key suspects identified during this operation were mostly unknown to law enforcement prior to this probe. Forensic data analysis was pivotal in revealing the scale and connections within the criminal ecosystem. This discovery is significant because it demonstrates the sophistication and scale of modern organised crime operations, often hidden beneath legitimate business fronts. The operation's success could help law... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Mar 2026 13:24
Research: National Assessment Centre Fraud assessment 2025
A new report from the UK’s National Assessment Centre reveals a rising fraud threat targeting individuals and businesses nationwide. Fraud has become increasingly tech-enabled, with criminals harnessing social engineering tactics and Generative AI tools to commit and scale their crimes. The report outlines how organised crime groups are innovating to lower the barriers for committing fraud, making it more accessible and widespread. Most fraud incidents now involve international elements, complicating enforcement and detection. This growing sophistication allows criminals to bypass traditional countermeasures. The findings underscore the urgency for updated strategies to protect the public and commercial sectors, as the economic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Mar 2026 15:20
Forensic analysis confirms mutilated remains found near Ketewel Beach belong to abducted Ukrainian national Ihor Komarov
Bali police have announced that forensic analysis has confirmed the mutilated remains found near Ketewel Beach belong to Ihor Komarov, a 28-year-old Ukrainian national. Komarov was reported abducted in mid-February while riding a motorcycle in Jimbaran, Bali. The grim confirmation of his identity was made following DNA comparisons with samples provided by his family, as reported by Bali police spokesman Ariasandy during a briefing in Denpasar. Initial reports noted that Komarov's disappearance was linked to a kidnapping scenario, where demands for ransom of approximately US$10 million were allegedly made by his kidnappers, identified in various media outlets as connected with... [Continue Reading]
