Female mastermind behind US$40 million fraud in Vietnam arrested
Authorities revealed that 26-year-old Pham Thi Huyen Trang's role was critical—she was responsible for crafting elaborate deception tactics that exploited people's deepest…
Crime
Japan’s Fuji Media tries to defuse ex-Smap member Nakai’s sex scandal, but it all backfires
The 52-year-old Masahiro Nakai is said to have committed sexual assault against a Fuji TV employee in June 2023.
In South Korea, domestic violence tends to surge during Lunar New Year holiday: report
A total of 3,384 domestic violence incidents were reported nationwide over the four-day holiday last year. This averaged 846 cases per day, significantly higher than the annual…
Corrupt customs officers in Malaysia raking in close to US$45k each month from vape smugglers
Corrupt enforcement officers have been raking in close to RM200,000 each month from vape smugglers at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Free Commercial Zone. These officers…
Ex-director of Tokyo aquarium accused of fraud over rare tortoises
A total of 23 such tortoises were seized by customs during attempts to smuggle them into Japan. In the period from 1999 to 2003, the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry gave the…
Three arrested attempting to sell 61kg of cocaine in largest such crime in South Korea
The Incheon Prosecutors’ Office announced it has indicted three individuals, including a 55-year-old Filipino Canadian and a 34-year-old South Korean national, for violating the…
China monitors situation in Afghanistan following death of Chinese national
It's reported that the Islamic State group later claimed responsibility for the attack.
Jagat treasure hunt frenzy: Players trespass, damage properties across Thailand in latest craze
Much like Pokémon Go, the Jagat coin hunt game uses GPS mapping to indicate general locations where coins are hidden. However, Jagat involves staff physically hiding coins at…
Hero dog ‘Bayani’ uncovers almost US$3 million worth of drugs at Cebu City port
The dog's name "Bayani" means "hero" in Filipino.
Thai Olympic hero Somrak convicted of sexual abuse of minor girl
1996 boxing gold medallist sentenced to over three years in prison by Khon Kaen court.