Suicide bombing kills police officer, injures 11
The suicide bomber is believed to have been affiliated with the Islamic State-inspired group Jamaah Ansharut Daulah and had previously been jailed on terrorism charges.
Crime
Crypto hacking behind N. Korea’s renewed nuclear ambition
The online theft of cryptocurrency has allowed Pyongyang free access to the new but less regulated financial system operated on blockchain technology.
YouTube-taught ‘surgeon’ among 8 bogus doctors nabbed in crackdown
Bangkok police and health officials raided eight unlicensed clinics and three other provinces late last month and arrested eight fraud doctors.
Malaysian fugitive businessman Jho Low to be extradited to China from Thailand
Although Malaysian police had requested Teow’s repatriation, the police chief said there was no arrest warrant issued against Teow in the country.
Trial of ex-Malaysia PM Najib’s wife for $2.2m money laundering and tax evasion case to start in May
A total of 15 witnesses are expected to testify in her graft trial in May next year which involves RM7mil in money laundering and tax evasion.
‘Golf resort’ syndicate in Johor busted
The international syndicate duping victims with fake investment and job opportunities abroad is believed to have rented a golf resort in a remote area.
Thai Police cracks down on electricity theft for crypto-mining
Previous investigation had found evidence of investors searching for commercial buildings in Greater Bangkok for crypto-mining.
Trader duped by seniors in ‘Marcos gold’ investment
The victim, an admitted supporter of the Marcos family, said he fell for the dubious deal because those behind it were in their 80s.
31 more Filipinos may be trafficking victims in Myanmar, says Hontiveros
She has claimed that the Chinese mafia is planning to establish a team of Filipino scammers in Myanmar.
Can’t pay your creditors? Don’t worry, just pretend you’re dead
A 19-year-old woman announced her death on Facebook to escape her creditors.