The Japan Times1h ago
The key suspect in last month's high-profile robbery-murder case in Tochigi Prefecture has been placed on the international wanted list, sources said Saturday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/06/japan/crime-legal/tochigi-murder-interpol-wanted-list/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #japanesepolice #tochigi #stabbings #tokuryu #gangs
Key suspect in Tochigi murder-robbery put on Interpol wanted list

At the request of Japanese police, the International Criminal Police Organization has issued a Red Notice for Kazuhiko Masuda, 48.

The Japan Times
The Japan Times2d ago
The Foreign Ministry issued a passport surrender order for a man wanted by the police for allegedly orchestrating a high-profile robbery-murder case in Tochigi Prefecture last month. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/03/japan/crime-legal/tochigi-murder-return-passport/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #tochigi #japanesepolice #stabbings #tokuryu #gangs #murder
Suspect in Tochigi robbery-murder who fled abroad ordered to return passport

Kazuhiko Masuda, the suspected orchestrator of a robbery-murder in Tochigi Prefecture, is believed to be in Southeast Asia.

The Japan Times
World news | The Guardian3d ago
Cricket Canada suspended over allegations of gang-linked corruption https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/02/cricket-canada-suspension #Canada #Sport #Cricket #India #Americas #SouthAndCentralAsia #WorldNews #Gangs #CanadaCricketTeam
Cricket Canada suspended over allegations of gang-linked corruption

ICC’s decision comes amid growing concerns the team is being influenced by members of a notorious gang in India

The Guardian
SPQR5d ago
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang purportedly wrote to police in Abbotsford, B.C., directly last summer, claiming to have more than 1,000 foot soldiers in Canada ready to carry out extortions, according to a police witness who testified at an immigration hearing Thursday.
#Canada #India #legal #crime #gangs #immigration #police #corruption
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bishnoi-gang-letter-extortions-police-9.7215960
Bishnoi gang sent letter to B.C. police force claiming 1,000 foot soldiers ready to carry out extortions | CBC News

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang purportedly wrote police in Abbotsford, B.C., directly last summer claiming more than 1,000 foot soldiers were ready to carry out extortions, according to a police witness who testified at an immigration hearing Thursday.

CBC
SPQR5d ago
Their typical approach involves targeting a South Asian business in Brampton, Mississauga or Caledon and demanding large sums of money, invoking the name of the well-known Bishnoi gang — an India-based crime ring frequently linked to extortion in Peel and elsewhere — to intimidate their victims into complying.
#Canada #India #legal #crime #gangs #immigration #police #corruption
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/peel-police-to-provide-update-on-task-force-into-violent-extortion-network/article_749da6d7-9a4c-40a1-a6fd-0804ffa2ad85.html
Thomas Hunt5d ago
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The Japan TimesMay 30
An 18-year-old male on Saturday became the fifth high school student to be arrested over a high-profile robbery-murder case in Tochigi Prefecture. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/30/japan/crime-legal/fifth-boy-arrested-tochigi-robbery-murder/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #tochigi #japanesepolice #stabbings #tokuryu #gangs #murder
Fifth high school boy arrested in Tochigi robbery-murder case

The 18-year-old student allegedly used a communication app to introduce the boy, 16, to another, despite knowing he would be used to help carry out the crime.

The Japan Times
Richard Michael BlaberMay 29
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/29/brazil-gangs-terrorist-rubio. #Criminal #gangs are NOT #terrorist #organisations. #Criminality isn't #terrorism, @Nonilex. This is just #abuse of #language - terrorism is the use of #violence for #political &/or #religious ends. If there is no #ideological #motivation, it isn't terrorism, no matter how #violent it is.
US designates Brazil’s two largest gangs as terrorist organizations

Announcement by Marco Rubio is being widely seen as setback for Brazil’s president, and a boost for his far-right challenger

The Guardian
Ecologia DigitalMay 29

#TerroristGroups: "The U.S. designation could cause a major headache for the #bankingsector because it could allow the United States to impose #sanctions on Brazilian institutions that may have done business with the gangs.

Experts say this is a major risk because the Brazilian #gangs have managed to infiltrate the formal economy, amassing stakes in gas distribution, real estate, commodities and cryptocurrency. This leaves Brazilian financial institutions vulnerable."

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/28/world/americas/brazil-gangs-terrorist-bolsonaro-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.mFA.d4JG.LtNmjJW-lojR&smid=url-share

After New Push by the Bolsonaros, U.S. Labels Brazilian Gangs as Terrorist Groups

Following through on threats, the Trump administration has designated Brazil’s two largest drug gangs as terrorist groups.

The New York Times
CBC CanadaMay 29
Satan's Choice in new era of 'rapid recruitment' in Ontario, police say after Windsor-area arrest
A new era of the Satan's Choice outlaw motorcycle gang is picking up steam across Ontario as numbers grow, say police, adding that membership is fluid and hard to monitor.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/satans-choice-recruitment-windsor-arrest-9.7215014?cmp=rss