Belgium High-Risk for Hawala as Criminal Networks Exploit
Belgium faces a surge in criminal hawala cases with 447 providers detected, yet authorities lack a comprehensive strategy to combat underground banking.
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Belgium faces a surge in criminal hawala cases with 447 providers detected, yet authorities lack a comprehensive strategy to combat underground banking.
Columbia police officer Christopher DeLong, 29, was killed and another officer injured in a gunfight at Southeast Park. The suspect also died.
Jury deliberates in Lindsay Clancy murder trial over whether postpartum psychosis absolves her of responsibility for killing her three children.
The murder trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur heads to closing arguments Monday after the defense rested.
Justice Department charges 81 members of Los Baja Deo gang in Puerto Rico for drug trafficking, firearms violations, and violence.
An AP investigation reveals how an NFL player's wife helped expose a nurse practitioner's alleged opioid prescription scheme targeting elite athletes.
Police in Turnhout, Belgium arrest two suspects posing as officers who defrauded elderly victims of money, jewelry, and bank cards.
The Franco-Belgian border remains a car theft hotspot with 700 vehicles stolen in under a year despite police cooperation.
A Montana man killed eight relatives, including four children, at a Sunday dinner in Billings. The 22nd mass killing of 2026 shocks the community.
Gunfire in Saint-Gilles leaves one injured and two suspects arrested, following a weekend of escalating shootings across Brussels' police zone.
A 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman in Ostend. The suspect was taken into custody as the inquiry continues.
A man was wounded in a Sint-Gillis shooting likely linked to drug violence, adding to concerns about drug crime in Brussels.
Leuven police arrest three minors from Brussels after a chase on the Geldenaaksevest, thanks to bystanders who helped block the fleeing youths.
A man was shot in the leg in Sint-Gillis, Brussels, in an incident linked to drug violence, amid a wave of shootings across the capital.
Prosecutors reveal engraved bullet evidence showing Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics, as death penalty fight intensifies in Tyler Robinson case.
Tyrone Noling, on Ohio death row for 30 years, presents innocence case in rare clemency hearing, backed by former sheriff, juror, and celebrities.
A judge was removed from the Texas track meet stabbing case as defendant Karmelo Anthony seeks a new trial, citing the judge's post-trial comments.
Pennsylvania AG charges 14 in alleged cocaine-trafficking ring run out of two Penn State fraternity houses where pledges cut and bagged drugs.
Police report reveals Brian Hickerson and his brother were present when Hayden Panettiere died in a South Carolina apartment.
William Frances Silvia is scheduled for execution Tuesday, marking Florida's 13th lethal injection this year in the nation's busiest death chamber.
Luigi Mangione's state murder trial is postponed indefinitely as lawyers argue double jeopardy after his federal guilty plea.
A house in Ostend's Mariakerke district was shot at overnight with multiple bullet impacts visible in a window. Police and CSI are investigating.
A 33-year-old woman was found dead in her Zoersel home. Belgian prosecutors are investigating the death as suspicious, with an autopsy underway.
A man who attacked his ex-wife with a knife crashed through a garage door during a police chase in Antwerp, injuring his ex-mother-in-law.
A 75-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his 69-year-old girlfriend, found dead in their luxury villa in Maasmechelen, Belgium.
A Flemish owner lost his French holiday park to a Dutch businessman who allegedly sold the property to himself for just €2.
A Brussels bicycle patrol uncovered weapons, cocaine, and 2,000 banned e-cigarettes in a house search, highlighting bike patrols' expanding role.
A Massachusetts teen allegedly used ChatGPT to plan the killings of his mother and brother, raising new questions about AI safety and accountability.
A Minnesota man killed his wife and daughter at their Hopkins daycare before taking his own life, after allegedly killing his mother in Burnsville.
A ninth-grade student was shot at Warner Robins High School in Georgia. A 14-year-old suspect is in custody, reigniting school safety concerns.
A Kansas father fatally shot his wife and four children before calling 911 and turning the gun on himself, authorities say.
A 22-year-old drug extractor was arrested at Zaventem airport with 51 kg of cocaine after breaking into the baggage hall.
Belgian customs intercepted 105.4 kg of cocaine hidden in bananas and frozen meat at Antwerp port, underscoring drug trafficking challenges.
A 41-year-old man from Lommel faces murder charges after his partner died in a collision in Leopoldsburg. He was placed under an arrest warrant on Monday.
A 50-year-old man from Roeselare faces up to 5 years in prison for years of domestic terror, including rape, assault, and control over his family.
Wisconsin DOJ identifies officer Kiel Baitinger-Peterson in the fatal shooting of Corey Ruiz, sparking calls for police reform and body cameras.
Unlicensed boat operator charged after overcrowded Statue of Liberty tour capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her 5-month-old daughter.
Jury selection begins in the trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, the former gang leader accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap legend Tupac Shakur.
Wisconsin IDs the Madison officer who fatally shot Corey Ruiz, a Black man on a bike, sparking protests and calls for police reform.
Colin Gray, the first U.S. parent convicted of murder in a school mass shooting by their child, files motion for new trial after 15-year sentence.
Jury selection begins in the trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, the only person charged in Tupac Shakur's 1996 Las Vegas killing.
A 7-year-old boy from Merchtem, Belgium, died after suspected child abuse. His mother and uncle have been arrested; the uncle faces murder charges.
Yaro D'Hoore (19) from Oudenburg has died after four months in a coma following a Ghent brawl, his grandmother confirmed.
Vandals opened and emptied funeral urns and stole wedding rings from a columbarium at the cemetery in Sy, Ferrières. Police have launched an investigation.
DHS is revoking green cards of two Dominican nationals charged in a deadly Connecticut home invasion, underscoring aggressive immigration enforcement.
More than 50 decomposing bodies were found improperly stored at a Chicago funeral home run by a couple with a history of mishandling remains.
A 73-year-old Missouri man fatally shot a mother and her 17-year-old daughter after a neighborhood dispute escalated, authorities say.
Aaron Farinacci faces five arson charges after allegedly confessing to planning the Old Trails Fire for weeks and setting 25 fires since July 2025.
Investigators see uptick in tips after releasing ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie case, as a key detail raises new questions about the sender's knowledge.
Firefighters work 16-hour shifts battling the Spokane Complex Fire as arson suspect Aaron Farinacci faces new charges for fires dating back to 2025.
Three killed in Twin Falls, Idaho In-N-Out shooting included a man known for helping others achieve sobriety. Gunman died by suicide.
Neighbor reports FBI agents returned to search near Nancy Guthrie's Tucson home as monsoon rains may have shifted evidence in the case.
Police reopen cold cases into the deaths of two of pastor John Bridges' wives, initially ruled accidental but later reclassified as homicides.
A 67-year-old night shop owner was killed in a violent robbery in Ixelles, Brussels. His wife was bound and locked in the cellar.
Belgian authorities have opened a murder investigation after a man's body was found in the Meuse river at Sclessin, near Liège, with traces of blows.
Three youths stole an excavator in Zoersel, Belgium, for a joyride that ended with a broken machine, an oil spill, and police reports.
Three killed in Twin Falls In-N-Out shooting; armed civilian and off-duty trooper credited with preventing more casualties.
Aaron Farinacci, charged with setting Spokane's largest wildfire, was questioned about two other fires in 2025. The blazes destroyed 700+ buildings.
A third person faces federal charges for allegedly threatening witnesses in the Nolan Wells investigation, highlighting a pattern of witness intimidation.
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis goes on trial in Las Vegas for organizing the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, nearly 30 years after the rap icon's death.
More than half of stalking cases in Belgium were dismissed between 2021-2025, prompting calls for better handling of complaints and victim protection.
A woman (30) and man (34) were found dead in their Bruges home. One of their four children raised the alarm. Autopsy and toxicology tests are pending.
Jean (60) from Alveringem was brutally beaten 30-40 times after offering a lift to an intoxicated young man. Prosecutors demand 12 months in prison.
Man charged with setting Spokane's largest wildfire previously served prison time for killing his father in 2010. Fires have destroyed 700 buildings.
Investigators seek motive after a gunman killed three and wounded seven at an Idaho In-N-Out Burger before taking his own life.
A former FBI agent faces charges for allegedly stealing nearly $1M in crypto from Russia-linked accounts, confessing before investigators identified him.
Aubrie Goncalves, youngest sister of Idaho murder victim Kaylee Goncalves, speaks publicly as Bryan Kohberger seeks to withdraw his guilty plea.
An 18-year-old man was killed and five others injured in a shooting at a Portland house party early Sunday. Police are seeking suspects.
DNA results from French exhumations are negative in the Brabant Killings case, but former director Eddy Vos sees hope in Australian cold case methods.
Banking scams are multiplying in Brabant Wallon as fraudsters use fake emails and impersonate bankers. Authorities warn residents to stay vigilant.
A violent hammer attack at Brussels' Beurs metro station was caught on video. Police arrested two people; the victim is out of danger.
eBay and former executives pay $55.7M to settle lawsuit over 2019 harassment campaign targeting journalists with cockroaches, fetal pig, and bloody mask
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson removed Police Chief Shon Barnes after criticism over his absence during the Bite of Seattle mass shooting that left three dead.
Dan Sohail was sentenced to 6 months for ramming his car into Chabad Lubavitch HQ, sparking debate over hate crime vs mental health.
Gunfire injured one and a Molotov cocktail hit the same Molenbeek street within hours, the fourth shooting in 11 days in the Brussels municipality.
Union Saint-Gilloise striker Mohammed Fuseini was violently robbed in Brussels on Sunday. One suspect has been arrested and charged.
A 31-year-old Russian fugitive who escaped from a Bruges hospital in June has been arrested in northern France, ending a two-month international manhunt.
Three killed, four wounded at Seattle's Bite of Seattle festival near the Space Needle in what police say was a gang-related shootout.
A Michigan man fatally shot his wife and six children before setting their home ablaze and killing himself in a devastating family tragedy.
Florida executed two prisoners in a single day for the first time since 1964, including an 80-year-old inmate, as Gov. DeSantis's execution push continues.
Sara Gilson sought multiple protection orders before husband allegedly killed her, exposing failures in domestic violence system.
Police in Ghent have arrested one suspect in a stabbing that critically injured a 19-year-old on July 20. A second suspect remains at large.
A career criminal with a 27-year rap sheet faces murder charges in the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Jacob Freytes, son of a retired NYPD detective.
Three killed, four wounded at Seattle's Bite of Seattle food festival. Police have one suspect in custody; search continues for second. No ongoing threat.
A Secret Service agent faces charges for a fraternity hazing that caused kidney failure, highlighting Florida's deadly history with hazing violence.
A 1.5-month-old baby has died in Ichtegem, Belgium. Prosecutors investigate the unclear death; autopsy results pending.
Two men illegally BASE jumped from Seattle's Space Needle observation deck, prompting a citywide manhunt. The jumpers face trespassing charges.
A 69-year-old woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a luxury villa in Maasmechelen. Prosecutors have launched a judicial investigation.
Belgian Missing Persons Unit receives 20 new tips in search for Bryan Brigou (29) and his son Tyméo (5), missing for 26 days in Onhaye, Belgium.
A federal grand jury indicted 11 people in the deaths of 7 migrants found sealed in a rail container in Texas, highlighting deadly smuggling risks.
Chris Brown pleaded guilty to affray for a 2023 London nightclub bottle attack. He faces up to 3 years in prison at sentencing in October.
A 16-year-old has pleaded guilty to all 55 counts in the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting that killed 4 and wounded 9 in Georgia.
Two men stabbed on Manhattan's Upper West Side in possible hate crimes. Police investigate attacks on Asian and Jewish victims; suspect in custody.
Philippe Van Loo strangled his wife Vera Willems in Vilvoorde, then jumped from a Brussels Airport parking garage. The 2013 trial exposed chilling details.
26 days after Bryan Brigou and his son Tyméo vanished in Onhaye, over 100 investigative actions have yielded no leads. A new appeal is issued.
A former paracommando from TV show Klopjacht and his accomplice received 8 years for attempted murder in a drug-related shooting in Boom.
FBI video shows Andrew Arrabaca's arson attack on 26 Federal Plaza in NYC, using fireworks and gasoline against the building housing ICE and FBI offices.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers demands transparency after a Madison officer fatally shot a man with a knife, sparking protests and body camera debate.
US on pace for lowest homicide rate in over a century, with 18% drop in killings across 30 cities, new report finds.
Rogers police officer Fred Marsh, 24, drowned in the Elk River while rescuing his fiancée just hours after proposing to her on July 18.
Daniel Siad, the model scout named thousands of times in the declassified Epstein files, was found dead at his home near Paris. An autopsy is underway.
A 67-year-old man on a mobility scooter was struck and killed by a drunk driver on Belgium's National Day in Jabbeke. The 27-year-old suspect was arrested.
The body of a 36-year-old man was discovered in a ditch at Sportdomein De Krekel in Izegem. The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation.
A 33-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing in Blankenberge after a dispute over toilet access. Police arrested a 41-year-old suspect.
The first phase of the investigation into the deadly Oxy building fire in Brussels has concluded. Seals are being lifted as the inquiry enters a new phase.
Spanish police search for a Belgian man who allegedly set fire to his ex-partner's B&B in Tossa de Mar after violating a restraining order.
At the funeral of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, Rev. Al Sharpton and Ben Crump called for justice as the investigation into his death on Horn Island continues.
FBI says Army veteran Andrew Arrabaca targeted 26 Federal Plaza with explosives, telling investigators he was willing to kill employees or civilians.
A father and son allegedly kidnapped two U.S. Forest Service biologists at gunpoint in California, sparking a 15-hour standoff with law enforcement.
A fatal Antwerp nightclub shooting, Ghent festival stabbing, Qatargate inspector attack, and Belgian fugitive arrest in Thailand shake Belgium.
A Belgian anti-corruption inspector working on the Qatargate case was severely beaten in Liège. Prosecutors have opened an attempted murder investigation.
A 23-year-old man was fatally shot outside Club Ikon in Antwerp. A 59-year-old Dutch suspect with Mocro-maffia ties and an Interpol warrant was arrested.
A 19-year-old man was stabbed near the Ghent Festival zone on Monday. Three masked suspects fled and remain at large as police launch a manhunt.
A Belgian national wanted on an Interpol Red Notice for attempted murder and organized crime has been arrested in Phuket, Thailand, and faces extradition.
Ten people were wounded in a mass shooting in downtown Tucson's entertainment district. Police shot the suspect, and all victims are expected to survive.
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami as UK prosecutors file 38 new charges including rape and human trafficking, bringing total to 59 counts.
The trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of strangling her three children in 2023, begins in Duxbury, Massachusetts, with an insanity defense at the center.
A driver fleeing a police alcohol checkpoint in Vilvoorde crashed into four parked cars in Machelen. He was not under the influence but had a driving ban.
A transgender woman in Westmalle was punched by a neighbor in a transphobic hate crime. The suspect remains free as the victim plans to file charges.
A Muslim kiosk worker was stabbed more than 15 times at a Utah mall in an attack authorities say was motivated by religious hatred.
Army veteran Kerry Sheron, 69, died after an attack outside his Escondido home known as the Trump House. A Navy veteran faces murder charges.
Five suspects arrested in Cyprus, Belgium, and Greece for running a massive investment scam using fake celebrity ads. Over 200 victims lost millions.
Two French nationals arrested in Tourcoing after a violent jewelry store robbery in Lauwe, Menen. Owner Ria Merlier injured, stolen goods recovered.
A 28-year-old loner from Rotherham was arrested for murdering former British minister Ann Widdecombe. Police say he drove 270 miles carrying a stick.
A 45-year-old Belgian man was arrested at Athens Airport for cryptocurrency fraud. He allegedly worked as an account manager for a criminal network.
Five family members killed in targeted mass shooting across three locations in East St. Louis, Illinois. Two teens, ages 15 and 16, are in custody.
Colt Gray, accused of killing four at Apalachee High School in 2024, will change his not guilty plea at a July 24 hearing, leaving sentencing to the judge.
A 26-year-old Colombian man was fatally shot by ICE agents in Biddeford, Maine. The FBI investigates as questions mount over body cameras.
NPR investigation reveals Patriot Front operates as a cult-like pyramid scheme, masking neo-Nazi ideology behind patriotic Americana imagery.
NPR investigation reveals Memphis Safe Task Force agents shot Jonah Neal, 25, during a mental health crisis, raising questions about accountability.
An NPR and Marshall Project investigation reveals how the federal prison grievance system blocks incarcerated people from suing over guard retaliation.
A Massachusetts engineer was found guilty of exporting electronic components to Iran, in a case linked to a drone attack that killed three US troops.
Robert Tulloch, who killed two Dartmouth professors at age 17, was resentenced to 45 years to life and will be eligible for parole in about 20 years.
In 2010, children playing on a Zeebrugge beach found a hand in the sand, leading to the identification of Milena Raycheva and a murder conviction.
Police arrest 28-year-old man in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murdering former British minister Ann Widdecombe, ruling out political motive.
Renaud Hardy, the Belgian 'Parkinson's Murderer,' dies in Bruges prison at 64. Interpol's 'First Light 2026' operation nets 5,800 arrests and $300 million.
Anastasiia Berezovska, the main suspect in the Monaco bombing that injured a Ukrainian-born businessman, was found shot dead near Kyiv.
Marc Moerman, a Belgian national, was released from a Moroccan prison after a four-day visit turned into four-and-a-half years behind bars.
Andrew Escobar, missing since age 11 in 2023, was found alive at 14 after a random border alert in El Paso. His mother is in custody.
A suspected arson attack with a firebomb in Riemst, Belgium destroyed a van and severely damaged a home near the Dutch border. No injuries reported.
Karel Snoeckx is no longer in a coma after a severe traffic aggression incident in Turnhout. The suspect faces court as family shares testimony.
National Guard soldiers fatally shot Tyrin Johnson in Memphis, sparking questions about use of force and domestic security.
Raleigh considers youth curfew after 10,000 teens swarm entertainment districts in social media-organized takeovers, leaving nine shot and dozens arrested.
Former Bucknell strength coach Mark Kulbis faces felony hazing and manslaughter charges in the 2024 death of freshman football player Calvin CJ Dickey Jr.
An 18-month-old Arizona boy declared dead after a pool drowning was found breathing hours later in a hospital morgue. Parents may face charges.
Utah revoked Provo Canyon School's license after an investigation found staff failed to protect children, citing abuse Paris Hilton has long alleged.
Day 2 of the Tyler Robinson hearing reveals he confessed to family about assassinating Charlie Kirk, with CCTV evidence showing his movements.
A shooting in Mechelen, Belgium left four wounded early Saturday. Police arrested a 38-year-old suspect at the scene; investigation ongoing.
A violent conflict in Poppel, Belgium left a 44-year-old woman stabbed and a 54-year-old man deliberately run over. One suspect arrested, another sought.
Former Belgian pro footballer Karel Snoeckx, 53, is in a coma after a road rage assault in Turnhout. Two pedestrians arrested; male suspect detained.
A shooting at a July 4th cookout near Coney Island beach wounded eight people, including four children. Police search for a suspect who fled on foot.
Shakeela Martin, 35, was fatally shot outside a Ferguson gas station while buying slushies for her children. Police search for the gunman.
Paul Pelosi, 86, faces a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge after striking a parked Tesla in Napa County. Alcohol was ruled out; case referred to DA.
18 months after an AK-47 shooting sent a bullet through a child's bedroom at Clemenceau metro, Brussels asks if justice and policing restored safety.
A father and son waterskiing in Dilsen-Stokkem were shot at with an air rifle from a fishing boat. No injuries; police investigation ongoing.
Brussels hits record highs in attempted murders and drug seizures while thefts fall to historic lows, revealing a city in crisis.
Forensic experts test a mysterious will that surfaced years after Zappos founder Tony Hsieh's death, sparking a legal battle over his fortune.
A youth soccer coach from Landen is under investigation for the alleged rape of an 8-year-old boy. The victim, now 16, disclosed the abuse in January.
Seven countries join forces in Operation Medusa, an unprecedented crackdown on drug-facilitated sexual assault, identifying 156 people.
Two perpetrators of the February 2025 shooting at Clemenceau metro station in Brussels have been sentenced to 13 and 11 years in prison.
Authorities in Hamden, Ohio rescued 16 children from a squalid home. The case raises urgent questions about how extreme neglect went undetected for years.
NYPD investigates whether daredevil couple who scaled Empire State Building had inside help. Security experts say prior scouting likely occurred.
Ohio police discover 16 neglected children locked in a single room for four years. Four family members charged with child endangerment.
Eight SK Beveren hooligans convicted for vandalism and football violence after 2024 derby. Court imposes work sentences and stadium bans up to 8 years.
A daredevil couple was arrested after scaling the Empire State Building's antenna for a marriage proposal. Bodycam footage shows the arrest.
Belgian police arrested 14 suspects and seized drugs, cash, and weapons in one of the largest anti-drug operations in Brussels this year.
Belgian police seized 6,000 laughing gas canisters but left them in the traffickers' hangar due to lack of storage. The haul was then stolen back.
Belgian court fines Romanian man €1.8M for excise fraud with 5.4M liters of beer in a scheme prosecutors say was more lucrative than drug trafficking.
Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui was sentenced to 30 years in US prison for defrauding conservative supporters of over $1 billion to fund a lavish lifestyle.
Antwerp lawyer Jorgen Van Laer sentenced to 2 years suspended prison and €40,000 fine for attempted money laundering via encrypted Sky ECC messages.
Pete Buttigieg and his four-year-old twins were investigated by CPS after a false politically motivated report, prompting bipartisan outrage.
A Belgian teenager who raped a woman rollerblading along a canal towpath and left her near death has been ordered interned rather than imprisoned.
Belgium's federal police launch a new National Phishing Cell to consolidate intelligence, fight a 30% surge in online fraud, and better protect victims.
Ex-cyclist Leif Hoste crashed with 2.53 promille blood alcohol. A Belgian court banned him from driving for five months.
Samuel Bateman, FLDS splinter sect leader, convicted of child abuse after three girls found locked in an unventilated trailer on an Arizona highway.
A man was charged in the White House UFC plot. A polygamous sect leader was convicted, and prosecutors in the Charlie Kirk case were held in contempt.
Jonathan Rinderknecht faces an October retrial after 10 of 12 jurors voted not guilty in his Palisades Fire arson trial, resulting in a mistrial.
Alexander Iniguez Mercado, 20, is the eighth person charged in an alleged plot to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House on June 14.
A Utah judge held prosecutors in contempt for violating a gag order in the Charlie Kirk murder case but declined to remove the death penalty as a sanction.
Belgian court sentences Antwerp drug ring for smuggling 6 tons of cocaine; gang leader's sister who worked at a law firm leaked confidential case files.
French authorities investigate Vinted after viral TikTok claims of coded child trafficking listings. A journalist was offered a child for €12,000.
A man drowned in Charleroi's Sambre River after a dispute over a suspected stolen scooter turned fatal. Belgian authorities are investigating.
A Belgian van driver voluntarily declared 117 kg of cannabis at the German-Swiss border. Despite his honesty, drugs were seized and he was arrested.
Ohio teen's alleged White House attack plot, Charlie Kirk death penalty ruling, Florida's oldest execution, and Mangione case.
Florida executed Dusty Ray Spencer, 74, the oldest inmate in modern state history, for the 1992 murder of his wife. The case highlights record pace.
Luigi Mangione's attorneys accuse prosecutors of leaking plea deal talks to prejudice the jury, as negotiations with federal prosecutors fall apart.
A new ransom note sent to TMZ alleges video evidence exists showing Nancy Guthrie and a suspect. The sender demands 1 Bitcoin for the phone's password.
Utah judge finds prosecutor in contempt for gag order violation but rules death penalty remains for Tyler Robinson in Charlie Kirk murder case.
Court records reveal Ohio teen Tycen Proper amassed weapons and tactical gear in an alleged conspiracy to attack the White House during a UFC event.
A 68-year-old Belgian man has been arrested in Dénia, Spain, after allegedly pushing his neighbor during an argument, causing a fatal fall.
Scammers placed fake QR codes on parking meters in Ypres, charging up to €10 per hour. Police warn rally visitors to use official payment methods.
Thieves stole 10 high-end racing bikes worth €65,000 from Velodome in Tienen by cutting through the roof and bypassing the alarm. Police investigate.
Fraud probe targets M.A. Solution, owned by MR politicians Vandyck and Gori, after over 100 companies were struck off at one Belgian address.
A 19-year-old man is fighting for his life after a stabbing in Antwerp's Rivierenhof park. Police have arrested nine suspects as investigation continues.
A stabbing at Sint-Niklaas station left an 18-year-old and a 16-year-old injured. Two minor suspects aged 16 and 17 were arrested on a train.
Two 18-year-olds from West Flanders stole €200,000 from 80 victims via fake payment links on 2dehands.be and Facebook Marketplace. Trial set for September.
Belgian nurse Vinciane Welvaert receives maximum 30-year sentence for murdering 92-year-old patient Marie Reding in Martelange.
A Belgian kickboxer punched a police officer just seven weeks after a 10-year prison sentence, raising urgent questions about rehabilitation.
Seven people killed and 38 wounded in a series of shootings across Chicago over Juneteenth weekend, reigniting debate over federal intervention.
The Supreme Court reinstated Pedro Hernandez's murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz, ruling the Second Circuit exceeded its authority.
Three-time U.S. Olympian David Hearn denies vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. President Trump vows immediate repairs and jail time.
A train was forced to stop in Vilvoorde after fare dodgers verbally attacked the conductor, highlighting Belgium's growing railway aggression crisis.
Belgium refers 31 suspects to court in one of its largest human smuggling cases, with 615 victims identified from the Afghan-run '313' network.
A Serbian-Antwerp drug trafficker wanted by Belgium was executed in broad daylight outside a Barcelona police station, highlighting Balkan cartel reach.
Belgium receives three wanted drug criminals extradited from the UAE, bringing total extraditions to 16 under a 2021 bilateral treaty.
Belgian authorities launch a multi-day search in Lanaken forest for the body of Ronald Vandereycken, murdered in 2017 by Marc Castermans.
A man punched a female Securail agent at Antwerp Central Station after being confronted for smoking. The attack reignites concerns over railway security.
The legendary Le Stamp bar in Waterloo was destroyed by fire on Monday. Authorities suspect arson, threatening plans for a new family restaurant.
Vandals climbed scaffolding to break clock hands off all four faces of Sint-Corneliuskerk in Aalter, causing thousands in damage and baffling police.
New York Times investigation reveals Jeffrey Epstein's hidden suicide note, unreported attempts, and cascading jail failures in his final 35 days.
Paolo Falzone found guilty of seven murders for 2022 Strépy-Bracquegnies carnival crash; separate Ostend attack leaves victim with permanent brain damage.
Paolo Falzone found guilty of seven murders for driving into a carnival procession; premeditation not retained, sentencing set for June 17.
Belgian police seek three suspects after a 29-year-old man was lured into an Ostend apartment entrance hall and beaten with a baseball bat.
Two suspects crashed through a Camp Pendleton gate with 112 pounds of cocaine and fentanyl, triggering a six-hour manhunt involving 30 personnel.
New York and California lead with first-of-their-kind laws requiring 3D printers to block firearm printing, sparking debate over privacy and gun control.
A Florida judge overturned a drug conviction after finding Hialeah police put real cocaine on the streets in reverse stings, part of a broader scandal.
The Tren de Aragua gang leader was killed in a rare joint U.S.-Venezuela operation, a major blow to the transnational criminal group.
A 17-year-old Knicks fan was beaten into a coma after Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. NYPD is searching for the suspect.
Vandals burned '86 47' into the National Mall lawn, sparking a federal investigation amid legal battles over the phrase's meaning.
A 54-year-old night shop owner in Ostend overpowered a minor attempting an armed robbery, disarming him and holding him until police arrived.
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to murdering former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband while posing as a police officer.
Two children operating a lemonade stand in South Boston were robbed at gunpoint by juvenile suspects, sparking community outrage and a show of solidarity.
Federal appeals court upholds FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud conviction and 25-year sentence, rejecting defense claims of unfair trial.
Federal police raided homes of Code Rood climate activists across Belgium in a sweeping investigation linked to the March 2025 Cargill blockade.
Two men aged 44 and 45 arrested after a devastating barn fire in Wechelderzande, Belgium. Investigators found evidence of deliberate arson.
Counterfeit Red Devils jerseys flood Belgium as World Cup demand surges. Authorities warn fake merchandise costs €320M yearly and may fund organized crime.
Belgian police arrested 6 suspects in 35 coordinated raids targeting a human trafficking network exploiting South American sex workers, rescuing 67.
Belgian police seize €8 million, luxury vehicles, and watches in 17 coordinated anti-money laundering raids across Brussels, arresting six suspects.
French and Belgian authorities dismantled the Noos+ IPTV piracy network serving 250,000 users, arresting 11 people and seizing €1.4 million in assets.
Moroccan police arrest four Antwerp drug traffickers including Abdelilah El Messaoudi, alias 'Black,' who faces 34 years for cocaine crimes.
Alaouidi Djabrailov, 31, escaped from AZ Sint-Jan Hospital in Bruges. Despite a massive search, he remains on the run with an international warrant.
Belgian zinc giant Nyrstar faces criminal investigation for forgery and misuse of corporate assets, escalating its legal saga over the 2019 restructuring.
Twelve wounded in shooting near Toledo's Old West End Festival. Police search for two suspects as community grapples with the violence.
Six people were wounded in a stabbing at New York's Penn Station. The suspect, Hector Deleon, 51, was taken into custody by Amtrak police.
Federal arson trial begins for Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the Palisades Fire that killed 12 and destroyed 6,837 structures in Los Angeles.
Jodi Cowan, 50, was killed by two pit bulls in Sharpes, Florida, after neighbors made 14 complaints. The owner faces manslaughter charges.
Retired NYPD detective says the 3D-printed silencer found with Luigi Mangione is unlike anything he encountered in 25 years on the job.
A single mother lost €2,250 to a fake job scam on Indeed. Meanwhile, a Belgian court now forces banks to immediately compensate phishing victims.
A police chase on Belgium's E17 ended with a spectacular crash in Waregem. Six French nationals were arrested after citizens blocked their getaway.
A residence in Anderlecht, Brussels, was attacked with a Molotov cocktail. Police have opened an investigation into what they describe as a criminal act.
Shanghai police arrest four for doxxing and stalking disguised as missing person searches, handling over 2,000 orders in six months.
Federal authorities reveal an airport bomb plot, leaked Signal chats exposing an $825M anti-ICE network, an ATF lawsuit, and a Texas murder trial.
An 18-year-old was killed at a Fairfield high school graduation and a Bakersfield hostage-taker was shot by FBI in two separate California incidents.
Meta, FBI and DOJ coordinated the largest anti-scam operation ever, removing 1.4 million accounts and freezing $3M in crypto, leading to 63 arrests.
Hundreds of Flemish hotel guests scammed in sophisticated phishing wave demanding payment within 11 hours. Attack exploits booking data from unknown breach
Belgian prosecutor reverses 2024 decision, seeks to try three Dutch nationals for attempted kidnapping of former minister Van Quickenborne.
Freddy Horion, convicted of six murders in 1980, leaves prison after 46 years with an electronic ankle monitor and enters a forensic care center.
An Iowa man killed six family members across multiple locations before dying by suicide as police closed in. Authorities called it an 'act of evil.'
An investigation reveals FlixBus has become a vehicle for drug trafficking, weapons smuggling, and human trafficking across Europe.
Police dismantled an Antwerp criminal network where gold dealers melted €10M in stolen jewelry from French burglaries in a sophisticated laundering scheme.
Belgian prosecutors argue Paolo Falzone intentionally killed 7 people when he drove his BMW into a carnival procession at 174 km/h in March 2022.
The disappearance of Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas hinges on why her husband's sailboat tracking system went dark for 11 hours, a former prosecutor says.
A man attempted to assault four women in broad daylight near Ghent-Sint-Pieters station. One victim escaped by pulling her scarf over her mouth.
At least 20 Belgians lost thousands of euros to Validus, a Dubai-based halal investment platform. Authorities arrested 8 suspects in a Ponzi scheme probe.
A burglar drowned in a Willebroek canal after jumping into the water while fleeing police following a jewelry store break-in attempt.
A Flixbus was stopped on the E40 near Snellegem after two firearms were discovered in the toilet. All passengers were searched but no arrests were made.
A Limburg man was questioned by Belgian police after a video on X threatened to kill all Jews. The case highlights rising antisemitism in Belgium.
Peruvian influencer Nadeska Widausky arrested by Interpol for luring South American women to Brussels' red light district for forced sex work.
A Belgian father received 7 years for killing his premature baby; the mother got 20 months suspended for failing to intervene in the weeks-long abuse.
Belgian court holds reconstruction of the murder of OCMW social worker Erik Boone in Ghent, as lawyer Jef Vermassen describes a difficult day.
Three young men released under strict conditions after assaulting De Lijn staff and police on a coastal tram in De Haan, banned from West Flanders.
Belgian police uncovered an illegal slaughterhouse in a Zwijndrecht shed during Eid al-Adha, rescuing 45 live sheep from the gruesome scene.
Bahamas approves U.S. dive team search after GPS data from Brian Hooker's phone contradicts his account of wife Lynette's disappearance.
Belgian-Moroccan man kills grandfather, wounds father with sickle in Al Hoceima. Suspect has history of psychological problems.
Police in Chengdu investigate a hidden camera discovered in a women's restroom at a popular tourist spot. Multiple influencers were victimized.
Kerry Sheron, 69, the Army veteran known for his pro-Trump home in Escondido, died after an alleged beating. The suspect faces upgraded charges.
A startled horse dragged a 5-year-old girl nearly 2 kilometers to her death in Guiyang. The horse owner has been detained on negligent homicide charges.
Two auto repair shop owners in Kunming were arrested for scattering triangular tire spikes on a major road at night, causing multiple vehicle punctures.
An HLN undercover investigation reveals human smugglers are recruiting Belgian truck drivers via Snapchat and Telegram, offering up to €20,000 per trip.
A man is in critical condition after a shooting in Diksmuide's station area. Police arrested six suspects and are investigating a drug milieu link.
A teen robbed the same Delhaize twice in four days but was released both times for lack of space in youth detention, exposing Belgium's justice crisis.
The Falzone trial in Belgium will be interrupted in early June for the Erotix erotic salon. A petition supporting victims has gathered over 5,600 signs.
Ali Koleilat, former drug and arms trafficker who supplied Liberian dictator Charles Taylor, publishes memoir 'De Coke-Diplomaat' after US prison.
Federal agents seized 500 pounds of cocaine aboard an oil tanker at the Port of Los Angeles. Cartel members radioed the vessel demanding drugs.
Child Focus reports 433 sextortion cases in 2025, a 143% rise. 93% of victims are boys aged 15. AI chatbots and deepfakes fuel the crisis.
Four sentenced in Antwerp for making flakka, the 'zombie drug.' Ringleaders who compared themselves to Breaking Bad characters got 40 months.
A Belgian court acquitted a 19-year-old woman of attempted manslaughter, ruling she acted in legitimate self-defense in an Antwerp stabbing.
A routine traffic check in Vilvoorde uncovered a network of illegal cigarette factories across Flanders. The trial opened in Brussels on May 22, 2026.
Belgian police hunt Steve De Mey, a dangerous internee who escaped by bicycle. He was convicted of attempted murder of a nurse in 2021.
Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry's assistant paid $150K to keep him sober, faces sentencing for injecting the Friends star with fatal ketamine doses.
A Belgian woman lost €410,000 to an AI deepfake video scam. An RTBF investigation reveals a criminal network spanning five countries.
Suzanne Morrison, mother of late 'Friends' star Matthew Perry, condemns assistant Kenneth Iwamasa for enabling the addiction that led to his 2023 death.
A suspect has been arrested and charged with murder after a 33-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment in Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, Ternat.
A 75-year-old Belgian retiree lost €410,000 to an AI deepfake video scam. An RTBF investigation traced the international criminal network behind the fraud.
A man was found dead in his car on a parking lot in Antwerp-Noord. Police say initial findings show no indications of suspicious circumstances.
Mark Fuhrman, the former LAPD detective in the OJ Simpson murder case whose perjury conviction made him a controversial figure, has died at 74.
Internet fraud has tripled in Flanders over the past decade, with 22,296 cases in 2024. AI-powered scams and links to drug crime are driving the surge.
Sophie, 32, survived a violent attempted rape in Merksem, Antwerp. She shares her harrowing story to warn other women and help police find the suspect.
French police dismantle a criminal ring producing uninspected currywurst and other meat snacks in unsanitary conditions, sold to Belgian friteries.