Death of Korea’s ‘villa king’ leaves hundreds with empty pockets
His properties have been confiscated by the local court due to his debt in real estate taxes, casting uncertainty over the retrieval of the victims’ deposits.
Court and Crime
Where do child sex offenders live? Where should they?
Recent releases from prison of notorious child rapists spark calls for measures to prevent them from residing near children.
4 cops killed, many injured in midnight siege of police station in Lakki Marwat
While no group has taken responsibility for the attack, the police suspect the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as the group is known to operate in the area.
High recidivism rate threatens counterterrorism strategy
Indonesia faces a higher rate of recidivism among its jihadists as the internal and external problems in the country are more complex.
Ex-billionaire loses bid to block extradition to India in UK’s top court
The jeweler had earlier sought to halt the extradition citing his mental health and suicide risks but the ruling leaves him with few options.
Thailand Post, police join forces to deliver cyber-vaccines nationwide
Thailand Post will distribute more than 1.5 million pamphlets to make people aware of scammers
27 Thai immigration police officers found to be aiding Chinese triads
Police launched a nationwide investigation last month after former massage parlour tycoon and politician Chuwit Kamolvisit provided information on alleged Chinese triads operating…
Bikini-wearing intruder caught on CCTV trying to break into Chiang Mai shop
The intruder was a man wearing a wig and a bikini who was caught on CCTV.
Bangkok police bust alleged Japanese call centre gang after ‘victim’ escapes
The gang comprising five Japanese men were arrested at a residence in Bangkok's Bang Khen district and charged with imprisoning a fellow Japanese national.
Thailand’s gun-control law: Can shooting in self-defence be justified?
Footage of a gold shop owner in Thailand shooting robbers at close range has sparked a lot of criticism.