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In a significant police operation in Melbourne, 19 individuals, believed to be part of an organized shoplifting syndicate, have been apprehended. The arrested individuals are accused of stealing goods worth over $10 million. Operation Supernova The Box Hill…
The recent police operation has shed light on a sophisticated money laundering scheme involving advanced technology, with authorities apprehending a 14-member gang in Hanoi and neighboring Ninh Binh Province. Allegedly, this group laundered a staggering VND1…
Philippine authorities arrested around 100 people on Friday in a raid on a suspected online scam farm in Manila they said extorted victims. The raid in the Makati financial district was part of a crackdown against online crime operators that often act under…
Starbucks is battling its second bout of public fury in China in less than three months, after an incident described by the US coffee giant as a “misunderstanding” at one of its stores sparked criticism from online users and state media. The company came…
Police have shut down a huge China counterfeiting ring estimated to have raked in some US$15 million. Chinese police have arrested 32 people believed to be part of the operation, which focused on counterfeiting luxury-branded goods. The Shanghai raid led to…
South Korean police are reportedly questioning KT chairman Hwang Chang-gyu over suspicions that the operator made illegal political donations in exchange for favorable legislation. Police believe that KT made donations to lawmakers sitting on the…
The Marina Bay Neighbourhood Police Centre on Saturday (Jan 30) launched the Central Division Retail Watch Group, which aims to establish a partnership between the police and retailers to deter, detect and prevent crime. Rahayu Mahzam, Member of Parliament…
Hong Kong police and customs officers have made the biggest seizure of counterfeit bags and accessories in a decade. The authorities say they netted 30,000 bags in a two day operation on July 28 and 29, details of which have only just been revealed. Customs…
Police in Jakarta have launched an investigation into Uber after local taxi companies filed a complaint against the ride-hailing app in the latest regulatory battles to blight the company’s expansion plans in Asia. Five of Uber’s drivers in the country were…
