Joaquín Guzmán López admitted to having the once-untouchable drug kingpin Ismael Zambada García abducted and flown to the United States, among a sweeping set of other crimes.
Tag: Organized Crime
A Colossal, Hidden Pile of Trash Ignites an Outcry in Britain
The discovery of a mountain of garbage near a highway is the latest example of what experts say is a growing problem of criminal organizations profiting from illegal dumping.
Ex-Mayor Is Sentenced to Life for Human Trafficking Tied to Scam Centers
A court in the Philippines convicted Alice Guo for trafficking people to a compound that officials have linked to online scams and organized crime.
Trump Team Calls Maduro a ‘Cartel’ Boss. That Word Doesn’t Mean What You Think.
Venezuelans coined a figure of speech for the phenomenon of generals corrupted by drug money: “Cartel de los Soles.” Then the United States started talking about it as a literal organization.
While Asian Immigrants Work, Burglars Target Their Homes
Some law enforcement officials say they think organized crime rings from South America, in particular from Colombia, are responsible for the crime sprees.
While Asian Immigrants Work, Burglars Target Their Homes
Some law enforcement officials say they think organized crime rings from South America, in particular from Colombia, are responsible for the crime sprees.
Two More Suspects Charged in Louvre Heist Case
In addition to the two main suspects, who partially admitted to the robbery, two others have been charged by the Paris prosecutor overseeing the case.
At Least 60 Dead in Rio de Janeiro as Brazilian Police Crack Down on Drug Gangs
The authorities said the deadliest operation in Rio’s history had killed four police officers and at least 60 other people. It was an attack on “narco-terrorists,” the state governor said.
‘It’s Got to Be an Inside Job’: Jewelry Thieves Weigh In on Louvre Heist
Was it the heist of the century or a master class in incompetence by the museum? Some prominent former jewelry thieves have plenty to say about the audacious break-in at the Louvre.
Thai Official Resigns Over Allegations of Links to Scam Network
Thailand’s deputy finance minister, Vorapak Tanyawong, was accused of ties to the Cambodian cybercrime hubs he had been appointed to combat.