High-ranking police officers and their troubles with the law
There are a few unforgettable instances of high-ranking police officers getting embroiled in cases that became national scandals and besmirched the reputation of the police force.
Crime
Triad crackdown nets 6,400 arrests, $52.4 million in illegal goods
Police conducted searches in about 3,100 locations, closing down numerous gambling dens, vice establishments, unlicensed bars, and loan-sharks companies.
Asean, China, and UNODC agree to address criminal scams in Southeast Asia
Profits of organized crime groups in the region have reached unprecedented levels, and illicit money is increasingly moving through the regional casino industry and other large…
The economic quandary that Pakistan finds itself facing today is of its own making
Stuck in the midst of grave human resource and financial troubles, Pakistan is contending with complex challenges that need to be addressed and tackled simultaneously if it is to…
Indonesia’s efforts to tackle human trafficking not enough, activists say
Activists also spoke of the need to distribute information regarding the prevalence of human trafficking and the methods used to lure victims.
Hong Kong crypto firm hit by $200 million hack
Crpto firm Mixin said the database of its network's cloud service provider was "attacked by hackers, resulting in the loss of some assets" and that "the funds involved are…
Thai police raid top cop’s home in massive ‘Betflix’ gambling probe
A sprawling investigation across six provinces saw Swat teams raid some 30 locations, including deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn’s central Bangkok house.
True Crimes of Asia: Suicidal people still baited on social media in Japan despite ‘Twitter murders’
The growing use of the Internet also created a new breed of criminal of Takahiro Shiraishi’s ilk – murderers who prey on helpless victims by offering to die with them, but…
Indonesia’s law enforcement institutions dig up old graft cases ahead of 2024 elections
Among the latest cases to be opened was one where Karen Agustiawan, former president director of state energy firm Pertamina, was named to be a suspect pertaining to liquefied…
Founder of Chinese gambling website linked to S’pore’s $2 billion money laundering case
In two short years, Wang Bingang started churning out millions by running the Hongli International gambling site from the Philippines and Cambodia.