Bern Cantonal Police

Rising phishing, vishing, and impersonation fraud in Europe

17 clusters · 62 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: France faces surge in AI-enhanced banking scams

By late August 2026, fraud tactics across Europe have diversified into high-pressure physical sales and sophisticated digital impersonation. In Germany, a McAfee study revealed that 72 percent of citizens have experience

Cross‑border Alpine rescues – summer 2026

27 clusters · 102 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Alpine accidents in Austria result in one death and one rescue

Cross‑border Alpine rescue operations remained intense throughout the summer of 2026. In late May, Austrian police and Italy’s Guardia di Finanza rescued a 58‑year‑old Austrian hiker from Monte Acuto in a night‑helicopte

Bern police investigation into stadium pyrotechnics

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Switzerland police launch manhunt for Cup Final pyrotechnics suspects

Authorities in Bern are conducting a multi-stage public manhunt to identify suspects involved in pyrotechnic incidents at the Wankdorf stadium. The incidents, which occurred during a June 2025 football match, involved th

Cybercrime and impersonation fraud in Switzerland

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Swiss cantons warn of tax-related phishing scams

Switzerland has seen a significant reduction in fraudulent calls impersonating authorities, with reports dropping by more than 75 percent following the expansion of caller ID labeling requirements to mobile numbers on Ju