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A man holds a gun in a car park. A series of gun attacks in the past few weeks have made Malaysians jittery. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia

Malaysia’s latest gangland shooting linked to international crime syndicate

A series of gun attacks over the past few weeks has triggered fear among Malaysians as most occurred out in the open.

Crime

Jewel thief pleads guilty to US$260,000 Tiffany, Cartier heists in New York

Malaysia

Husband of missing Malaysian corruption probe witness Pamela Ling arrested

Malaysia

Malaysian witness’ kidnapping a wake-up call for authorities: women’s advocate

Pamela Ling’s abduction highlights safety failures in Malaysia, women’s rights group says, even as the search expands to Singapore.

The Office of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission. Photo: Shutterstock
Espionage

Bulgarians in Russian spy ring jailed in the UK

UK-based spy ring posed risk to national security, judge says in handing down sentences.

Japan

3 Chinese men arrested in Japan after thousands of hermit crabs found in bags

The protected crustaceans are popular as pets in China, leading to an increase in smugglers trying to capitalise on the trend.

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The Philippines

Opinion | In handing Duterte to ICC, Marcos stirs up Philippine hornets’ nest

Too many questions surround the abrupt U-turn on cooperation with the International Criminal Court, from sovereignty to political persecution.

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Police block protesters as they try to march towards Malacanang palace in Manila, Philippines, on March 17 to call on the government to rejoin the ICC after the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Photo: AP
The Philippines

Is ICC arrest of Philippines’ Duterte the death knell for his political dynasty?

Analysts say President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s decision to cooperate with the ICC’s arrest warrant is a strategic move aimed at neutralising his rival.

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The Philippines

How Philippines’ Duterte responds to potential ICC arrest could shape midterms

Duterte says he is ready to face arrest, but analysts warn a warrant could threaten his and his family’s political fortunes.

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Hong Kong politics

Duterte tells Filipinos in Hong Kong he never committed crimes against humanity

Ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte delivers fiery speech amid speculation over whether International Criminal Court will issue arrest warrant.

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Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is the subject of an ICC investigation into his controversial anti-drug campaign. Photo: Sam Tsang
South Korea

South Korea seeks Interpol’s help to arrest 2 Chinese men over ashes theft

The duo broke into a columbarium in Jeju to steal six urns and demanded a US$2 million ransom for the return of the ashes.

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A walking trail on Jeju Island, South Korea. Photo: Shutterstock
France

After 9 months on run, French fugitive who staged deadly escape faces court in Romania

Mohamed Amra, accused of being a major drugs gangland figure, faces extradition to France after capture.

Diplomacy

Why China may face ‘scrutiny’ over police diplomacy in developing world

From freeing scam centre victims to sharing police techniques, China is looking to expand its influence and protect citizens overseas.

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Thailand

Crime kingpin who claims he spied for China ‘fears for his life’ in Thai jail

Lawyers for She Zhijiang, who is fighting extradition to China, say the Chinese national can no longer walk after being ‘brutally’ attacked.

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She Zhijiang. The Chinese national is a “key figure in online gambling and telecoms fraud crimes”, according to China’s Foreign Ministry. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Overseas job offers may appear attractive but due diligence in order

Measures by Thai authorities to protect visitors – including those from Hong Kong – by heading off sham offers of lucrative work a welcome step.

The shadows of travellers are projected on the wall of the departure hall in Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Elson Li
Singapore

Singapore explains why it did not arrest Chinese fugitive on Interpol Red Notice

Police said they do not have sufficient evidence to investigate the alleged money launderer, who was arrested when he travelled to Indonesia.

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Singapore

Chinese fugitive’s arrest sparks questions on Singapore’s Interpol obligations

The notice does not give local police powers of arrest and member countries apply their own laws in deciding whether to take action, experts say.

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Indonesia

Filipino fugitive arrested in Bali after US$67 million scam

Hector Aldwin Pantollana, a known casino junket operator, was apprehended at the airport using biometric data and will be deported back to the Philippines.

Filipino fugitive Hector Aldwin Pantollana is escorted by Indonesian Officers as he leaves the room during a press conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, on November 26. Photo: EPA-EFE/
Britain

Family members on trial for murder of 10-year-old British-Pakistani girl

Urfan Sharif, 42, is on trial accused of Sara Sharif’s murder alongside his partner, Beinash Batool, and brother, Faisal Malik.

The Philippines

Philippine pastor’s arrest seen as major blow to Duterte’s political fortunes

Critics of the former president say the arrest of Apollo Quiboloy is a sign the ‘Dutertes’ walls of impunity are crumbling’.

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Asean

Japan demands Denmark extradite activist over whaling ship clash, despite furore

Paul Watson’s arrest in Greenland sparked protests and calls for his release, while Japan insists on upholding international law and a fair trial.

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Leader of the environmentalist association Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Paul Watson is fighting efforts by Japan to have him extradited to stand trial for a 2010 confrontation with Japanese whalers. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

Prisoner swap: Indonesia offered fugitive Alice Guo in exchange for Gregor Haas

Indonesian officials confirmed discussions of a swap for the Australian drug suspect in exchange for Guo’s extradition from the country.

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Former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo. Photo: Facebook / Alice Guo
Malaysia

How Tedy Teow, the fraudster dubbed ‘Jho Low 2’, allegedly swindled millions

Teow’s MBI Group duped thousands with fake high-return investments, leading to his extradition to China on massive fraud charges.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 27 in crackdown on money-laundering gangs

Syndicates are using cash and cryptocurrencies, as well as transferring criminal proceeds multiple times, to cover their tracks, police say.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Resuming Hong Kong-West extradition pacts would be in everyone’s interest

Current impasse between Hong Kong and Western nations – though limited – can benefit only criminals in the long term.

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Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung talks about Hong Kong’s connections with international police forces, at the SCMP offices in Causeway Bay on Juily 25. Photo: Dickson Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

The hunt for crypto promoter Wong Ching-kit, Hong Kong’s ‘Coin Young Master’

Wong, 30, was one of the influencers promoting the JPEX cryptocurrency trading platform, implicated in one of Hong Kong’s biggest fraud cases.

Wong Ching-kit is wanted for one count of fraud and two counts of theft in Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Interpol issues red notice for Hong Kong crypto promoter linked to deception case

Wong Ching-kit, known as ‘Coin Young Master’, wanted for one count of fraud and two counts of theft in Hong Kong, according to notice.

Americas and the Caribbean

Brazilian to become first head of Interpol from developing world

Brazilian police official Valdecy Urquiza will succeed Juergen Stock of Germany to lead Interpol from 2025 to 2030.

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