Organised crime

The Apollo Gallery at the Louvre reopened nine months after a major museum theft, highlighting concerns about the vulnerability of cultural institutions to sophisticated organized crime. Christopher Marinello, an art recovery expert, discusses the risks to museums and the need for improved security measures.

African leaders and security chiefs have urged stronger regional cooperation, intelligence sharing, and community engagement to address terrorism, organized crime, cybercrime, and violent extremism. They emphasized that these challenges require collective action rather than individual national efforts.

Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's allegations led to the Madlanga Commission revealing deep-rooted corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS), exposing high-ranking officials involved in organised crime. The findings highlight systemic issues in SAPS one year after the initial claims.

The article emphasizes the importance of tracking organized crime through a policy brief designed to hold law enforcement agencies, policymakers, and civil society accountable. It highlights the need for consistent monitoring to ensure sixteen recommendations are implemented and to drive institutional reform.

South Africa's Cabinet has reaffirmed the government's commitment to intensifying efforts against organized crime and enhancing the country's role in the continental response to Ebola outbreaks.

South Africa's Cabinet has reaffirmed the government's commitment to intensifying the fight against organized crime and strengthening the country's contribution to the continental response to Ebola outbreaks.

Chile’s rightwing government is seeking to reset its image after a lost honeymoon period due to an energy price shock and doubts over its plan to address organized crime, which have hurt the new president’s popularity.

Vape shops are allowed to apply for skilled worker visas, even as concerns persist that these stores may be used as fronts for organized crime.

The article investigates the possibility of Chinese restaurants in London's Chinatown being fronts for organized crime. It reveals secrets and potential connections to criminal activity. The author, JORDANA SEAL, explores this issue.