Organized Crime

Travel 5 days ago

Security alert issued for tropical destination after major gangs attack police

As gang violence escalates, the U.S. Embassy has issued a security alert for Americans in Guatemala. Travelers have been advised to use increased caution.

Crime January 11

Five severed heads found hanging on Ecuador beach amid escalating gang clashes

Ecuador gang violence escalates as five severed heads discovered on tourist beach in Puerto Lopez, highlighting country's record homicide rate amid military crackdown.

Tren de Aragua January 10

Aurora terrorized by Venezuelan gang as dictator Maduro let Tren de Aragua seize power

How government failure in Venezuelan prison system created transnational criminal organization now facing federal charges in multiple U.S. states.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 5

Venezuela's new interim leader Delcy Rodríguez 'hates the West,' ex official warns

Venezuela's new interim president Delcy Rodríguez represents continuity of Maduro's regime, according to a former official as the 56-year-old faces U.S. sanctions.

True Crime January 3

‘Mind chess,’ not threats, convinced real-life Sopranos mobster to cooperate: retired FBI agent

How the FBI cracked the real-life crime family behind HBO's "The Sopranos" using one shocking arrest to bring down the entire DeCavalcante organization.

VIDEO January 2

Retired FBI agent explains how the real-life ‘Sopranos’ were dismantled from the inside

Retired FBI agent Séamus McElearney details the arrest and cooperation that cracked the DeCavalcante crime family and exposed the real-life inspiration for "The Sopranos."

Fox News Flash January 1

GOP lawmaker demands Minnesota fraud be treated as 'organized crime' scheme

Rep. Mike Haridopolos compares alleged Minnesota fraud to mafia-style crime, arguing that billions in taxpayer dollars were stolen and demand federal intervention.

Crime December 27

Crime lords turn Motor City into car-theft supermarket for Middle East buyers: ‘Somebody's getting paid’

International organized crime groups are recruiting juveniles to steal vehicles in Detroit before shipping them to the Middle East, alarming law enforcement officials.

State Department December 11

Trump administration offers $5M reward for capture of fugitive Los Choneros gang leader

The U.S. is offering a $5 million reward for Los Choneros leader Francisco Bermúdez after designating the group a terrorist organization for alleged drug trafficking.

Organized Crime December 8

Crime rings, hackers join forces to hijack trucks nationwide, fueling major holiday shipping security fears

Cybercriminals target holiday packages in transit, stealing over $318 million in cargo using AI and online freight platforms to hijack deliveries.