Law & Justice
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Trial begins for ex-NSG CEO Goh Jin Hian in $132-count market rigging case
4 weeks ago
Trial begins for ex-NSG CEO Goh Jin Hian in $132-count market rigging case
Both men face 31 charges each of conspiring to create a misleading appearance of NSG’s share price. Dr. Goh, 57,…
Jack Smith defends Trump indictments in tense Senate hearing marked by factual disputes
4 weeks ago
Jack Smith defends Trump indictments in tense Senate hearing marked by factual disputes
Smith, who secured two indictments against Trump in 2023—one concerning the mishandling of classified documents and the other relating to…
Special Counsel Jack Smith Defends Independence in Senate Hearing, Rejects Request for Dismissal
4 weeks ago
Special Counsel Jack Smith Defends Independence in Senate Hearing, Rejects Request for Dismissal
The central legal issue in the hearing concerned the boundaries of executive authority versus prosecutorial discretion. Republican senators, representing the…
Former Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu arrested in €1.1 million fraud probe
4 weeks ago
Former Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu arrested in €1.1 million fraud probe
Georgescu was stopped by officers in traffic in the Otopeni district before being taken to his residence in Mogoșoaia, where…
Ten killed in mass shooting at adult education facility in Örebro, Sweden
4 weeks ago
Ten killed in mass shooting at adult education facility in Örebro, Sweden
Police spokesperson Lars Hedelin confirmed the death toll of approximately ten individuals during a press conference held Tuesday night local…
EPPO Conducts Cross-Border Raids in Germany and Poland in Suspected Chinese-Linked Money Laundering Case
4 weeks ago
EPPO Conducts Cross-Border Raids in Germany and Poland in Suspected Chinese-Linked Money Laundering Case
The primary objective of the investigation is to identify and disrupt the financial channels used to launder criminal proceeds derived…
Former UiTM Holdings officer arrested over alleged RM42 million abuse of power
4 weeks ago
Former UiTM Holdings officer arrested over alleged RM42 million abuse of power
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) confirmed the detention, stating that preliminary investigations indicate the suspect allegedly committed the offense in…
UAE and Sweden Joint Operation Dismantles $7.1 Million Money Laundering Network
4 weeks ago
UAE and Sweden Joint Operation Dismantles $7.1 Million Money Laundering Network
The operation represents a concrete application of bilateral security cooperation, specifically between the UAE Ministry of Interior and Swedish police.…
Iran Court Finalizes 74-Lash Sentence for Singer Parastoo Ahmadi Over Hijab Violation
4 weeks ago
Iran Court Finalizes 74-Lash Sentence for Singer Parastoo Ahmadi Over Hijab Violation
The legal proceedings originated from a 27-minute video posted to YouTube on December 11, 2024, which depicted a "hypothetical concert"…
Turkish Football Refereeing Chief Detained in Document Forgery Investigation
4 weeks ago
Turkish Football Refereeing Chief Detained in Document Forgery Investigation
The detention of Gündoğdu represents a significant escalation in the legal scrutiny facing Turkey’s football governance structures. Seven other members…