Organized Crime - Page 3

April 17

Alleged Irish cartel boss arrested in covert operation on organized crime charges after years-long manhunt

International fugitive Daniel Kinahan, alleged leader of Ireland's Kinahan cartel, was arrested in Dubai this week on organized crime charges.

April 15

Man claiming to be cartel member allegedly threatens to put 'green light' on cops and their families

A Texas man was arrested twice after allegedly threatening to harm sheriff's deputies and their families while claiming to be a high-ranking cartel member.

April 9

Five arrested in alleged $267M hospice fraud scheme that exploited California's Medi-Cal system

Officials allege a $267 million hospice fraud scheme in California used stolen identities and shell companies to bill Medi-Cal for fake patient care.

April 9

Judge describes illegal immigrant burglary crew's cross country operation as 'Ocean's Eleven-style conduct'

An "Ocean's Eleven-style" burglary ring of illegal immigrants used GPS trackers and surveillance cameras to target homes across the country, feds say.

April 4

6 jaw-dropping food heists that came before the massive 12-ton KitKat theft

From KitKat bars to maple syrup and olive oil, organized criminals are increasingly targeting food shipments in costly and sophisticated cargo thefts.

April 4

Alcatraz could reopen as a 'state-of-the-art secure prison' under Trump's $152M budget request

The White House is seeking $152 million to reopen Alcatraz, closed since 1963, as a state-of-the-art secure facility for federal inmates.

April 2

Alleged MS-13 trio went ‘hunting’ in brutal American cross-state killing spree, prosecutors say

Three alleged MS-13 gang members are on trial in Las Vegas, accused of a multi-state killing spree prosecutors say was meant to boost gang status.

March 28

SOUTH CAROLINA AG WILSON: Fentanyl is a national security threat — follow the Chinese money

South Carolina AG Alan Wilson says apps like WeChat and its Chinese counterpart Weixin enable fentanyl money laundering, calling the crisis a national security threat.

March 19

Five Mexican nationals indicted after massive meth lab bust uncovers enormous quantities of drugs

Five Mexican nationals face federal charges after nearly 3,000 pounds of meth and guns were seized from a clandestine lab in Northern California.

March 12

FBI’s iconic Most Wanted list enters new era with unprecedented addition

FBI makes history adding first alleged cybercriminal to Ten Most Wanted list. Anibal Aguirre accused of ATM jackpotting scheme funding Venezuelan gang.