Bushwick pet store owner denies pigeon theft claimsThe co-owner of a Bushwick pet store is accused of trapping pigeons from a local park for sale as hunting targets.
South London gang used Russia-Ukraine war to launder 6m for criminalsA trio was sentenced for laundering money through vehicle sales in the UK to fund operations in Ukraine, turning profits into cryptocurrency.
Heat's Terry Rozier under federal investigation as part of illegal sports betting probeTerry Rozier is under investigation for potential manipulation related to an illegal sports betting scheme, particularly surrounding a March 2023 game.
Pregnant Chinese women traveled to US to have babies in 'birth tourism' scheme, feds sayA birth tourism scheme by two California residents targeted pregnant Chinese women to obtain U.S. citizenship for their children, leading to criminal convictions.
Violence mars Oakland sideshowsIllegal sideshow activities in Oakland led to reckless driving incidents and violence, including a car fire and injuries to a spectator.
Educational Byte: Are Privacy Coins Like Monero and Zcash Legal? | HackerNoonPrivacy coins enhance anonymity but also concern regulators over potential illegal use.Legitimate use cases for privacy coins exist, including protection against identity theft.
SF City Attorney Files Lawsuit to Shut Down Tenderloin Corner Stores Raided for Being Gambling DensTwo convenience stores in Tenderloin linked to illegal gambling, firearms, and drug paraphernalia are facing a lawsuit aimed at closing them down.
The New Threat to Brazil's Forests: ChemicalsBrazil is facing a significant environmental crisis with an alarming new technique of chemical deforestation threatening protected forests.
Probe launched as it emerges peat extraction continued on Bord na Mona lands after firm ended productionUnauthorized peat extraction activities are being attributed to outside operators, prompting investigations by the EPA.
NYPD raids suspected brothel in Elmhurst as community demands crackdown on Roosevelt Avenue crime - Jackson Heights PostThe NYPD raided a suspected brothel in Elmhurst, reflecting community concerns over rising crime and trafficking in the area.
Telegram Revamps Rules to Allow Moderation of Private Chats Following CEO Pavel Durov's ArrestTelegram is shifting its policy on illegal content after CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France for not moderating law-breaking activity.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov charged in France over illegal activity on appPavel Durov faces serious charges related to illegal activities on Telegram, highlighting accountability issues for social media companies.
Free-speech champion or cybercriminal? Here's why French authorities really arrested Telegram billionaire Pavel DurovPavel Durov, Telegram CEO, was arrested in France amid allegations of his platform's involvement in illegal activities, challenging his image as a free speech advocate.
Telegram's Pavel Durov announces new crackdown on illegal content after arrestTelegram is increasing content moderation and compliance with government requests following Pavel Durov's arrest for failing to curb illegal activities.
Telegram says its CEO has 'nothing to hide' after he's arrested in ParisTelegram supports CEO Pavel Durov after his arrest, asserting he has nothing to hide amid serious allegations regarding the platform's moderation practices.
Telegram CEO breaks silence after arrest, says it's not true that the platform is an 'anarchic paradise'Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was surprised by his arrest in Paris, suggesting that legal actions against the platform should have been considered instead.
Telegram Revamps Rules to Allow Moderation of Private Chats Following CEO Pavel Durov's ArrestTelegram is shifting its policy on illegal content after CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France for not moderating law-breaking activity.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov charged in France over illegal activity on appPavel Durov faces serious charges related to illegal activities on Telegram, highlighting accountability issues for social media companies.
Free-speech champion or cybercriminal? Here's why French authorities really arrested Telegram billionaire Pavel DurovPavel Durov, Telegram CEO, was arrested in France amid allegations of his platform's involvement in illegal activities, challenging his image as a free speech advocate.
Telegram's Pavel Durov announces new crackdown on illegal content after arrestTelegram is increasing content moderation and compliance with government requests following Pavel Durov's arrest for failing to curb illegal activities.
Telegram says its CEO has 'nothing to hide' after he's arrested in ParisTelegram supports CEO Pavel Durov after his arrest, asserting he has nothing to hide amid serious allegations regarding the platform's moderation practices.
Telegram CEO breaks silence after arrest, says it's not true that the platform is an 'anarchic paradise'Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was surprised by his arrest in Paris, suggesting that legal actions against the platform should have been considered instead.
UK Regulator Charges First Individual With Running a Network of Illegal Crypto ATMsThe FCA has charged Olumide Osunkoya for operating illegal crypto ATMs in the UK, marking a significant step in regulating the crypto landscape.
Former New York State government employee charged with acting as undisclosed agent of ChinaFormer NY State official charged with being an undisclosed agent for China, alleging influence within government for Chinese interests.
'bro we're in big trouble' says criminal website owner helping fraudsters scam publicA criminal trio operated an illegal website offering services to steal one-time passwords from unsuspecting bank account holders.
Yemen weapons dealers selling machine-guns on XWeapons dealers in Yemen are openly selling arms on social media X, operating in conjunction with the Houthi rebel group.
Defense Dept. Contractor Arrested With Dozens of Classified DocumentsA Defense Department contractor, Gokhan Gun, was arrested for illegally obtaining and retaining national defense secrets before a trip to Mexico.
UK Regulator FCA Has Issued Over 1K Warnings to Crypto Firms Since OctoberThe FCA issued over 1,000 warnings to unregistered crypto firms for illegal promotions, resulting in the removal of 48 apps from UK app stores.
Chinese police bust illegal crypto ring worth almost $2 billionChinese police uncovered a $1.9 billion USDT underground banking racket in Chengdu, evading China's crypto ban.
Jurors in Hunter Biden's trial hear from the clerk who sold him the gun at the center of the caseHunter Biden's trial involves charges of lying about drug use while purchasing a gun amidst prosecutors arguing he was in a crack addiction.