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.
Kuwaiti authorities have arrested a police officer in Abu Fatira for allegedly fabricating false criminal charges and forging reports to illegally deport expatriates. The officer reportedly demanded 500 Kuwaiti Dinars per case in exchange for these illicit services and has confessed to the charges.
A 41-year-old Albanian inmate, Taulant Toma, known for previous escapes, has broken out of Milan's high-security Opera Prison. He reportedly sawed through cell bars and scaled down with knotted sheets. Authorities have launched a manhunt for Toma, who was serving a sentence until 2048. The incident has drawn criticism regarding prison conditions and security.
A 41-year-old Albanian inmate, Toma Taulant, known for multiple escapes, has fled the Milan Opera Reclusion House. He reportedly sawed through cell bars and scaled down with knotted sheets in a dramatic overnight escape, prompting a large-scale manhunt across Italy.
An Italian man was apprehended in Borgo Virgilio, Italy, after allegedly impersonating his deceased mother for three years to fraudulently collect her pension. The scheme unraveled during an ID renewal attempt, leading to the discovery of his mother's mummified body and charges of fraud and concealing a corpse.
Luxembourg police have reported a series of successful and attempted burglaries across multiple communes between Friday evening and Saturday morning. Valuables were stolen in several incidents, prompting comprehensive investigations by forensic teams.
The UK Law Commission has published recommendations for a new framework to modernise contempt of court laws, aiming for clearer powers and more consistent application. The reforms address the impact of social media and redefine 'active' proceedings, introducing four distinct categories of contempt.
The Law Commission has published its first set of recommendations to modernise contempt of court laws in England and Wales. The reforms aim for clearer powers, consistent application, and address challenges posed by online communications, replacing the old civil/criminal distinction with four new categories of contempt.
The Law Commission has published recommendations for a new framework to modernise contempt of court laws in the UK, aiming for clearer powers and more consistent application. The reforms seek to replace outdated distinctions and address challenges posed by social media.
Victoria's proposed 'Adult Time for Violent Crime' bill, allowing children as young as 14 to face adult sentences and potential life imprisonment for serious offenses, has been widely condemned by legal and human rights advocates across Australia. Critics argue the bill is inhumane and will disproportionately harm vulnerable youth.
A 20-year-old man has been charged with 11 offences, including attempted murder, following the alleged stabbing of a 28-year-old probationary constable in Grasmere, Camden, New South Wales. The officer was airlifted to Liverpool Hospital in a serious but stable condition after being allegedly attacked with a spear and sword.
American fugitive Nicholas Rossi, 38, has been sentenced to five years to life in prison in Utah for a 2008 rape. Rossi faked his death and fled to Scotland, where he was apprehended in 2021 after being identified by tattoos while hospitalized for COVID-19. He faces a second sentencing in November for another 2008 rape conviction.
Cleston Adams, a 49-year-old man from South Hill, Anguilla, has been charged with grievous bodily harm, being armed with an offensive weapon, and causing a breach of the peace. The charges stem from an altercation at The Strip on October 10, 2025, which left another man injured. Adams was remanded to prison after failing to secure bail.
An Abu Dhabi court has ordered a man to repay Dh4,309 to a victim of an online mobile recharge scam, along with legal fees. The ruling by the Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court followed a criminal conviction for fraud, highlighting the UAE's strict stance against cybercrime.
Bronze Age gold jewellery was stolen from St Fagans National Museum of History in Cardiff, Wales, during a targeted raid in the early hours of Monday, October 6, 2025. South Wales Police are investigating after two suspects forced entry into the museum's 'Wales is…' gallery.
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack at a mosque in Peacehaven, East Sussex, as a hate crime and arson with intent to endanger life. The incident, which occurred on Saturday night, involved two masked individuals spraying accelerant and igniting a fire, damaging the mosque's entrance and a car. No injuries were reported, but the event has drawn widespread condemnation.
A 38-year-old woman has been charged after allegedly attempting to rob a Commonwealth Bank in Kingsgrove, Sydney, armed with a knife. The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, with police responding swiftly. No injuries were reported during the alleged robbery attempt.
Yannick 'Tiny' Gustave, 33, of Saint Lucia, has been extradited to Martinique to face criminal charges, including robbery. The extradition, which took place on September 22, 2025, was a result of a collaborative effort between the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force and French authorities.
