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  • Published on Apr 23, 2025

    Regulatory clarity on recreational cannabis is critical for a commercial future

    The Cannabis for Private Purposes Act 7 (2024) decriminalised private use, but is inadequate regarding the regulation of the broader recreational environment.. Photo: Supplied As South Africa positions itself for a transformative economic opportunity with …

    Source: Mail & Guardian - Left-wing
  • Published on Apr 22, 2025

    ‘Cancer’ of multibillion-dollar cyberscam industry spreading globally — UN

    The US alone reported more than $5.6bn (R105bn) in losses to cryptocurrency scams in 2023, including more than $4m (R75m) in pig-butchering or romance scams designed to extort money, often from elderly and vulnerable people. In recent months, authorities …

    Source: Herald (South Africa) - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 21, 2025

    UN Raises Alarm Over Global Spread of Cyberfraud Networks from Southeast Asia

    The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has raised alarm over the global expansion of cybercrime syndicates originally based in parts of Southeast Asia, now rapidly infiltrating regions in Africa, South America, and Eastern Europe. In a report …

    Source: News Central TV - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 25, 2017

    Organ Trafficking and Migrants from Africa – By Dawit W Giorgis

    Introduction Transnational crime is the most lucrative illegal business on earth. Transn629ational crimes are motivated by the incredibly huge amount of money they can generate which range from US$1.6 trillion and $2.2 trillion per year—for the 11 crimes …

    Source: Zehabesha - Indeterminate
  • Published on 11:10 GMT

    Hearing of prosecution's review bid vacated

    PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court here on Friday (April 25) vacated the hearing of the prosecution’s review application challenging the top court’s earlier 2-1 majority ruling that it (the Federal Court) has the jurisdiction to review death sentences that had …

    Source: The Malaysian Star - Indeterminate
  • Published on 07:52 GMT

    Eight charged in US over $45 million cyber crime on UAE and Oman banks

    An international crime gang has stolen US$45 million from RAKBank and BankMuscat, in one the biggest cyber frauds to hit the Middle East. Eight alleged members of the syndicate’s cell in New York have been charged in the US with conspiracy to commit fraud …

    Source: The National News - Pro-Government
  • Published on 04:20 GMT

    Portable internet helps Asia scam centers bypass blackouts

    Representative Image.By Rebecca L. Root BANGKOK: In February, Thai and Myanmar authorities worked together to turn off electricity and the internet in an unprecedented operation to free thousands of trafficking victims forced to work in cyber-scam centers …

    Source: ETTelecom.com - Pending
  • Published on 03:50 GMT

    4 New Shows to Watch This Week

    Happy Earth Day Week! The environmentally-themed holiday brings with it some terrific new documentaries (“Sea Lions of the Galapagos” on Disney+ and “Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey” on Netflix), which is very exciting. And if you aren’t interested in Mother …

    Source: The Wrap - Indeterminate
  • Published on 04:40 GMT

    UN warns that Asian scam operations are spreading globally

    BANGKOK, Thailand — Transnational organized crime groups in East and Southeast Asia are spreading their lucrative scam operations across the globe. This is in response to increased crackdowns by authorities, according to a United Nations report issued on …

    Source: Cebu Daily News - Neutral
  • Published on 03:55 GMT

    Direct flights, SGR extension and trade top list of Ruto, Jinping deals

    President William Ruto during bilateral talks with Prime Minister Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China where they agreed to accelerate trade and investment relations between Kenya and China, on April 23, 2025. [PCS] President William …

    Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
  • Published on 08:38 GMT

    Inside Interpol’s innovation lab

    A fleet of underwater drones, gleaming and ready for action, is lined up along the wall. Nearby, a small armoury of brightly coloured, 3D-printed guns is displayed on a side table. A robot dog, named Inno, lies prone on the floor, waiting to be activated. …

    Source: The Financial Times - Neutral
  • Published on 02:04 GMT

    Polaris Bank, NDLEA partner against money laundering

    Polaris Bank has reiterated its commitment to supporting the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in its ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking, abuse, and money laundering in Nigeria. In a statement on Tuesday, this pledge was made during a courtesy …

    Source: Punch - Indeterminate
  • Published on 06:27 GMT

    Support for yes vote on cannabis, but some urge caution

    While the referendum debate has been dominated by the cruise berthing question, the two other questions – whether to have a National Lottery and whether possession of cannabis should be decriminalised – have largely slipped under the radar. While on the …

    Source: Cayman Compass - Indeterminate
  • Published on 04:59 GMT

    Thailand-Cambodia Crime Pact Shouldn’t Undermine Human Rights, Says Right Group

    Thailand and Cambodia’s new agreement to combat transnational crime must not come at the expense of human rights, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on 22 April, ahead of a high-profile diplomatic meeting between the two countries in Phnom Penh. During the …

    Source: The Laotian Times - Indeterminate
  • Published on 00:43 GMT

    The rise of Asian cyber scam centres: A global threat

    A report from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned that the Asian criminal networks running cyber scam centres are now broadening their operations as they target new victims around the world.  Crime groups in Asia have emerged as global …

    Source: IOL - Indeterminate
  • Published on 00:44 GMT

    Ghana Intercepts 90kg Cocaine Shipment Bound for Netherlands

    Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) seized 73 slabs of suspected cocaine weighing approximately 89.74 kilograms during an intelligence-led operation at the Swiss Port in Tema on April 23, 2025. Four individuals linked to the shipment, which was …

    Source: News Ghana - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 24, 2025

    Germany and Colombia sign Migration Partnership aimed at curbing asylum claims  

    Germany and Colombia signed an important agreement on Wednesday to deepen cooperation on migration policy, strengthening legal pathways for Colombian nationals to study, train and work in Germany, while also stepping up efforts to curb irregular migration. …

    Source: The City Paper Bogotá - Center-right
  • Published on Apr 24, 2025

    Trump to meet with top Atlantic editor who was accidentally added to Hegseth Signal group chat

    Trump to meet with the Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg today Maya YangDonald Trump will meet with Jeffrey Goldberg, the Atlantic’s editor-in-chief, today. In a post on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump wrote: Later today I will be meeting with, of …

    Source: The Guardian - Center-left
  • Published on Apr 24, 2025

    Portable internet helps Asia's scam centres bypass blackouts

    What’s the context? Internet access, key to cyber-scam centres, is proving difficult to police as tools like Musk's Starlink become more accessible. Some 7,000 victims were rescued from scam compounds in Myanmar UN estimates hundreds of thousands of …

    Source: Context - Left-wing

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