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RapplerPolice Arrest Gawad Kalinga Founder Tony Meloto on Sex Trafficking Warrant
Tony Meloto was arrested in Angat, Bulacan, on the same day a regional trial court in Malolos City issued a warrant charging him with sex trafficking. No bail was recommended.
rferl.orgU.S. Officials Announce Arrest of Senior Kata'ib Hizballah Commander
Officials announced the arrest of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, a senior commander of Kata'ib Hizballah and operative of Iran's IRGC. He faces charges of directing nearly 20 terrorist attacks across Europe and plotting attacks inside the United States. The case includes al…
upi.comFormer Sinaloa State Security Chief Arrested in Arizona on U.S. Bribery Charges
A former Sinaloa state security chief accused by U.S. authorities of accepting bribes from drug-cartel leaders was arrested in Arizona this week. The case has affected diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Mexico. The arrest occurred days after the charges were made public.
France 24Andriy Yermak Charged in Major Ukrainian Money-Laundering Investigation
Andriy Yermak, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s former right-hand man, was arrested Thursday on accusations of laundering more than $10 million through an elite real estate project outside Kyiv. He is also accused of using a secret phone to consult an astrologer on key gove…
thehindu.comMexican Authorities Arrest Alleged Senior Jalisco Cartel Member Audias Flores Silva
Mexican authorities arrested Audias Flores Silva, also known as El Jardinero, a senior figure in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The arrest marks the latest operation against the powerful criminal organization. @PeterZeihan reported the development.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewVladimir Sklarov Charged With Fraud in $450 Million Loan Deal Involving Ricardo Salinas Pliego
A U.S. indictment unsealed Monday charges Vladimir Sklarov with using aliases and a sham company tied to the historic Astor family to defraud Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego. Sklarov was arrested in Chicago on Saturday after allegedly selling collateral shares worth at…
manilatimes.netPGMN Founder Franco Mabanta Arrested in Alleged Extortion Plot Targeting Martin Romualdez
The National Bureau of Investigation arrested social media strategist Franco Mabanta and four other men on May 5, 2026, in Pasig City. Authorities said Mabanta demanded P300 million from Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez in exchange for not publishing video conte…
axios.comSecret Service Officer Arrested for Indecent Exposure at Miami Hotel
A U.S. Secret Service officer was arrested on charges of indecent exposure while off-duty in Miami, following his assignment on security for President Trump's appearance at a golf tournament. The officer has been placed on administrative leave pending investigations. The incident…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewGreek Police Arrest 89-Year-Old Man After Shootings in Athens Wound at Least Four
An 89-year-old man was arrested in connection with shootings at a social security office and a courthouse in central Athens that injured at least four people. The suspect allegedly fired a shotgun, wounding one employee at the social security office before targeting the courthous…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewGreek Police Arrest 89-Year-Old Man After Shootings Wound Five in Athens
An 89-year-old man was arrested in Patra after opening fire at a social security office and a courthouse in Athens, wounding five people. The incidents occurred on April 28, 2026, with the suspect fleeing the capital before his capture. Authorities are investigating a possible mo…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMexican Military Captures Top Jalisco Cartel Leader Audias Flores Silva
Mexican forces arrested Audias Flores Silva, a high-ranking member of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and potential successor to its slain leader, in Nayarit state. The capture follows the February killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes and comes amid ongoing efforts to combat c…
thecanary.coSettler Arrested in Hebron for Attacking House, Confronting Soldiers
A Palestinian resident in Hebron, West Bank, recorded a settler throwing stones at his house in front of a soldier, according to a report. No immediate action was taken until the settler confronted soldiers. The settler was then arrested.
syrianews.ccIranian Police Arrest Individual in Lorestan for Allegedly Sharing Sensitive Information with Foreign Contacts
Iranian Police have arrested an individual in the western province of Lorestan. The person is accused of sending sensitive information to users connected to Zionist intelligence. The arrest highlights ongoing security concerns in the region.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMan Arrested After Shots Fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner Identified
A 31-year-old man from California was arrested following gunfire at the Washington Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents' Dinner attended by President Trump. Law enforcement sources identified him as Cole Tomas Allen, who reportedly stated he intended to target offic…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSyrian Authorities Detain Man Accused in 2013 Tadamon Civilian Killings
Syrian authorities have arrested Amjad Youssef, accused of leading the mass killing of civilians in Damascus's Tadamon district in April 2013. Footage of the incident, showing bound and blindfolded victims shot and dumped in a pit, emerged in 2022. The arrest follows the toppling…
thewrap.comSinger D4vd Arrested on Suspicion of Murdering 14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas
U.S. singer d4vd, whose real name is David Burke, was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her decomposed remains were discovered in September last year inside a Tesla Model Y registered to the singer, which had been…
firstshowing.netOrganizer of SantaCon Event Arrested on Federal Wire Fraud Charges in New York
Federal prosecutors in New York announced the arrest of Stefan Pildes, president of the nonprofit organizing SantaCon, on charges of wire fraud. The indictment alleges he diverted over $1.3 million from event proceeds intended for charity to personal expenses between 2019 and 202…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMan Arrested for Allegedly Setting Brooklyn Store Ablaze with Molotov Cocktail
A 39-year-old man was arrested after allegedly using a Molotov cocktail to start a fire in a Brooklyn clothing store, injuring one firefighter. The incident occurred in Borough Park and involved 92 fire and EMS units. The suspect has 15 prior arrests and faces charges of arson an…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMan in New York Charged with Attempted Assault While Wearing Cow Costume
A 47-year-old man from upstate New York was arrested after allegedly attempting to stab a family member while dressed in a cow costume. The incident occurred at a home in Rensselaerville on Saturday night. He faces multiple charges and was released after arraignment.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewWoman Arrested for False Bomb Threat Against Ex-Boyfriend's Flight in New Mexico
A 47-year-old woman was arrested after reporting a false bomb threat to American Airlines regarding her ex-boyfriend's flight from Roswell Air Center. The incident followed an argument that ended their relationship. Police determined the claim was unfounded, leading to charges in…
upi.comHusband of Missing American Woman Detained in Bahamas Pending Charge Decision
Brian Hooker, 59, husband of missing American Lynette Hooker, has been detained in Bahamian custody since his arrest last Wednesday. He reported his wife missing three days prior to the arrest. Police must decide by Monday night whether to press charges against him.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTexas Woman and Boyfriend Arrested for Capital Murder After Confessing to Killing Her Parents
Cassandra Lange and Joby Williams were arrested on April 8, 2026, following a welfare check on Stephen Rehbein. The pair confessed to killing Stephen and Cherry Rehbein and disposing of their bodies in a ravine near Medina Lake. They face capital murder charges with bonds set at…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewWoman Accused of Stalking and Assaulting Lindsey Buckingham Arrested in Indiana
A 55-year-old woman named Michelle Dick was arrested in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on charges related to stalking and assaulting musician Lindsey Buckingham in Santa Monica, California. The arrest occurred at a hotel, and she is awaiting extradition to California. Buckingham had obtain…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHusband of Missing Woman Lynette Hooker Describes Events in Phone Call from Bahamas Jail
The husband of Lynette Hooker, who disappeared in the Bahamas, has been arrested in connection with the case. During a phone call, he described the events of the night she vanished and acknowledged a mistake in his account. The incident occurred while the couple was on vacation.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSuspect Arrested After Setting Fires at Ontario Mills Mall and Attempting to Take Officer's Gun
Authorities arrested a suspect who set multiple fires inside the Ontario Mills mall in Southern California. During the arrest, the suspect attempted to take an officer's gun, according to police reports. The incident occurred at the shopping center located in Ontario, California.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMan Arrested in Connection with Suspected Murder at Former Liverpool YMCA Centre
Merseyside Police arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a body at a former YMCA building in Liverpool. The centre provides support services for individuals facing homelessness, drug issues, domestic violence, and mental health challenges. In…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMan Arrested for Murder in Connection with 2004 Death of Businessman John Luper
Police in the UK have arrested a 59-year-old man on suspicion of murder related to the death of businessman John Luper in 2004. Luper died at his home after an attack by robbers who tied up his wife, daughter, and au pair. The arrest follows a renewed investigation into the unsol…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLouisiana Man Arrested in Alabama After Shooting Deaths of Mother and Grandmother on Easter Sunday
Lee Collins III, 22, was arrested in Mobile, Alabama, on Monday after allegedly shooting his mother, Trenelle Collins, 55, and grandmother, Mary Major, 75, at their home in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, on Easter Sunday. The incident followed an argument, and Collins also attemp…