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Saudi Arabia Commutes Death Sentence for Sri Lankan Man Over Social Media Comments
2 weeks ago
Saudi Arabia Commutes Death Sentence for Sri Lankan Man Over Social Media Comments
The case originated when Sivarasa, a Hindu man, was arrested in Saudi Arabia following remarks he made on Facebook regarding…
Six killed in shooting at youth welfare facility in northern Germany
2 weeks ago
Six killed in shooting at youth welfare facility in northern Germany
The suspected shooter, a 45-year-old German national of Turkish origin residing in Hanover, was arrested following the incident. Authorities stated…
Bank of America Fined $1.21 Billion for Money-Laundering and Sanctions Violations
2 weeks ago
Bank of America Fined $1.21 Billion for Money-Laundering and Sanctions Violations
The financial institution, identified as America’s second-biggest bank, faces this substantial monetary sanction for failing to meet its legal obligations…
Manchester City found guilty of 114 financial breaches as appeal looms
2 weeks ago
Manchester City found guilty of 114 financial breaches as appeal looms
The legal and regulatory implications of the ruling extend beyond the club itself, affecting the competitive and financial integrity of…
Canadian Cybersecurity Executive Charged in Federal Hacking Investigation
2 weeks ago
Canadian Cybersecurity Executive Charged in Federal Hacking Investigation
Legal Basis of the Charges The case centers on alleged violations of federal statutes prohibiting the unauthorized access of computer…
MACC joins police investigation into MyEG and Zetrix AI over RM314m in unremitted revenue
2 weeks ago
MACC joins police investigation into MyEG and Zetrix AI over RM314m in unremitted revenue
MACC stated that it will cooperate closely with the PDRM to examine the case and share relevant information. The commission…
Karachi Court Grants NCCIA Four-Day Remand of Iqrar-ul-Hassan in PECA Case
2 weeks ago
Karachi Court Grants NCCIA Four-Day Remand of Iqrar-ul-Hassan in PECA Case
The legal proceedings followed a period of uncertainty regarding the journalist’s whereabouts and custody status. On Monday, October 12, reports…
Federal High Court dismisses Aisha Achimugu’s N10 billion suit against EFCC
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Federal High Court dismisses Aisha Achimugu’s N10 billion suit against EFCC
The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/466/2026, centered on a dispute over the scope of the EFCC’s investigative powers and the right to…
A Decade of Cold Cases: Recent Arrests Highlight the Impact of DNA and Persistence
2 weeks ago
A Decade of Cold Cases: Recent Arrests Highlight the Impact of DNA and Persistence
Forensic Breakthroughs in Long-Standing Cases In Dallas, Texas, police arrested Gary Len Ross, 56, on October 2, in connection with…
Former Home Affairs official convicted on 264 counts in passport fraud scheme
2 weeks ago
Former Home Affairs official convicted on 264 counts in passport fraud scheme
The offences stem from activities allegedly carried out between February 2022 and July 2023. During this period, a syndicate allegedly…