The war in Ukraine is intensifying longstanding frictions in a region of Moldova called Gagauzia. A Moldovan convicted of plundering his country’s central bank sees an opportunity.
Tag: Fugitives
Daniel Abed Khalife, Ex-Soldier Who Escaped From British Prison, Is Recaptured
The fugitive broke out by strapping himself under a food delivery van. He was arrested three days later just miles away.
U.K. Police Hunt Daniel Abed Khalife, Terror Suspect Who Escaped London Prison
A former British Army soldier, Daniel Abed Khalife, broke out of prison while awaiting trial on charges of breaking the Official Secrets Act and terrorism-related offenses.
U.K. Police Hunt Daniel Abed Khalife, Terror Suspect Who Escaped London Prison
A former British Army soldier, Daniel Abed Khalife, broke out of prison while awaiting trial on charges of breaking the Official Secrets Act and terrorism-related offenses.
Colombian President’s Son Is Arrested in Money Laundering Inquiry
The arrest of Nicolás Petro poses another test for President Gustavo Petro, who has struggled to push many of his reforms through a divided Congress.
Four Charged in Gold Coin Theft From German Museum
The arrests came about eight months after thieves cut fiber optic cables, broke into a museum in Bavaria and stole 483 ancient gold coins, the police said.
Rwandan Genocide Fugitive Is Arrested After Being on the Run for 30 Years
Accused of having a direct hand in the killing of hundreds of Tutsis, Fulgence Kayishema was arrested in South Africa, where he hid as an asylum seeker.
U.A.E. Denies Extradition for Gupta Brothers, Accused of Corruption in South Africa
The businessmen Atul and Rajesh Gupta were implicated in the looting of state funds under President Jacob Zuma. They fled to the United Arab Emirates about five years ago.
Italian Mobster, 16 Years on the Lam, Found Working at a Pizzeria
Edgardo Greco, 63, was arrested as he was about to start a night shift at a restaurant in France. Investigators identified him through online photographs.
A Secret Room and a Comfortable Life: A Mobster’s Years on the Run
Since the arrest earlier this week of Matteo Messina Denaro, a picture of his time on the lam is starting to take shape.