The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has revealed 'Operation Steamboat,' an investigation into customs fraud, corruption, and forgery at the Port of Antwerp. Three individuals, including a customs official, were arrested on January 20, 2026, following seven searches, with estimated losses exceeding €11.3 million in import duties.
Spain's top football league, La Liga, is locked in a legal dispute with Cloudflare, accusing the US-based company of knowingly protecting pirate websites that illegally broadcast its matches. Cloudflare denies the allegations, asserting that La Liga's blocking efforts are disproportionate and threaten the open internet, leading to legal challenges from both sides.
Iranian authorities have seized a foreign oil tanker in the Sea of Oman, alleging it carried 6 million liters of smuggled diesel. The vessel, with 18 crew members from India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, reportedly had its navigation systems disabled. This incident follows a series of similar seizures by Iran in the region.
Four French nationals are facing charges in Australia after an alleged targeted burglary in Canberra resulted in the theft of over 70 luxury items, including high-value watches and jewellery, estimated at $10 million. Police described the sophisticated operation as 'something like a movie,' with some items recovered and others still missing.
