Law Enforcement News and Police & Crime Prevention Updates

  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 6 hours ago
U.S. Department of State expands visa restrictions on far-left terrorist networks
The U.S. Department of State is introducing a new visa restriction policy as part of a broader effort to curb political violence and protect domestic security. The measure targets foreign ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 6 hours ago
U.S. charges New York pair with laundering $43 million from investment fraud schemes
Federal prosecutors are pursuing a New York-based money laundering case tied to cyber investment fraud schemes that allegedly moved tens of millions of dollars through shell companies and bank ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 8 hours ago
DHS, CBP report 14th straight month of zero border releases
U.S. border enforcement metrics remain near multi-decade lows as the Trump administration says releases at the border stay at zero for a 14th consecutive month. June data also show declines in ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 8 hours ago
U.S. border enforcement posts 14th straight month of zero releases
Border enforcement activity remains at multi-decade lows as U.S. authorities report another month without migrant releases at the border. The update also highlights increased drug seizures and ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • 9 hours ago
Todd Blanche confirmation faces Senate risk over Epstein victim meeting demand
Republican support for Todd Blanche's nomination as U.S. attorney-general is coming under pressure as the Senate judiciary committee weighs his handling of requests from Jeffrey Epstein's victims. ...
  • Sholanke Dele
  • 14 hours ago
ED arrests Ravi Shankar Tiwari in LUCC money laundering case
Amid investigations into alleged fraud and misappropriation of funds in multi-state deposit schemes, the Enforcement Directorate has arrested Ravi Shankar Tiwari under the PMLA. On July 15, 2026, ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 14 hours ago
Robert Venables faces retrial in London tax evasion case after jury deadlock
A London criminal case over alleged tax evasion by barrister Robert Venables remains unresolved after jurors fail to reach a verdict. The retrial is scheduled for October 2027, extending scrutiny ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 14 hours ago
U.S. Treasury expands crackdown on terror financing through nonprofits
The U.S. Treasury says it is intensifying efforts to disrupt funding channels used by political terrorist networks, with a focus on the misuse of charitable and nonprofit structures. The push ...
  • Sholanke Dele
  • 18 hours ago
NSE warns investors about illegal trading services linked to TradeInn
Regulatory vigilance is increasing regarding unauthorized trading platforms in the Indian stock market, and the National Stock Exchange has cautioned investors about alleged illegal activities ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • Yesterday
U.S. House passes State and national security funding bill for 2027
The U.S. House approves a 2027 appropriations bill covering national security, the Department of State, and related programs as lawmakers advance a spending plan tied to broader security and ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • Yesterday
U.S. justice department confirmation battle tests Todd Blanche independence
Senators are scrutinizing whether acting attorney-general Todd Blanche can lead the U.S. justice department independently after serving as Donald Trump’s former criminal defence lawyer. The ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • Yesterday
U.S. Justice Department indicts Texas promoter over alleged abusive tax shelter scheme
Federal prosecutors in Texas have unsealed charges against a Plano man accused of using a multi-layered trust structure to hide income and market the arrangement to clients. The case also includes ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • Yesterday
U.S. Justice Department nomination puts Todd Blanche under Senate scrutiny
The Senate Judiciary Committee is reviewing Todd Blanche's nomination to lead the U.S. Justice Department after he has served in the acting role since early April. His confirmation hearing centers ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 15.07.2026
House Budget Committee schedules FY2027 budget markup
The House Budget Committee is moving ahead with a markup of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 as Republicans prepare their next fiscal agenda. The step is positioned by ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 14.07.2026
U.S. House energy panel advances six nuclear licensing and oversight bills
A House energy subcommittee is moving a package of nuclear measures as lawmakers push to streamline regulation and support domestic fuel and reactor development. The six bills advance to the full ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • 14.07.2026
Nebraska ATM malware case results in prison terms, restitution order
A federal crackdown on ATM jackpotting in Nebraska is culminating in prison sentences for two Venezuelan nationals linked by authorities to a wider transnational criminal network. The case centers ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 14.07.2026
Former LASD deputy gets prison term in Adam Iza extortion obstruction case
Federal prosecutors are advancing a wider criminal case tied to cryptocurrency businessman Adam Iza as a former Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy receives prison time for interfering ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • 13.07.2026
Ontario tobacco enforcement seizes more than 7.9 million unmarked cigarettes
Ontario is intensifying tobacco tax enforcement after a series of seizures across several cities in 2026. The actions span Brantford, Toronto, Hamilton, Mississauga, Scarborough and Oakville, and ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • 13.07.2026
U.S. sanctions First VPN Service over ransomware support
Washington is expanding its crackdown on the infrastructure behind ransomware attacks by imposing sanctions on a VPN provider and two alleged administrators. The move aligns with coordinated ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • 13.07.2026
U.S. State Department launches campaign against ICC over sovereignty risk
Washington escalates its confrontation with the International Criminal Court with a new campaign that the State Department says is designed to prevent the tribunal from targeting U.S. personnel. ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • 13.07.2026
Trump legal case faces ethics setback over IRS lawsuit
A court ruling adds to the legal pressure around Donald Trump's financial disputes and tax-related challenges. The judge says the lawsuit against the IRS was filed for an improper purpose and ...