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WhatsApp identity theft and evolving digital fraud

10 clusters · 78 sources · last updated

Latest: PSP issues alert over new WhatsApp account cloning scam

The landscape of digital fraud continues to evolve, with authorities in Spain, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Germany, Austria, and Portugal reporting diverse cybercrime tactics. In Spain, the National Police and Civil Gua

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Violent attacks and rising crime in German cities

13 clusters · 116 sources · last updated

Latest: Wiesbaden assault: Trio attacks 30-year-old and steals phone

The wave of urban violence and criminal activity that began in late July 2026 has expanded through mid-September, with police investigations spanning numerous German cities. In addition to ongoing investigations into a s

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Infrastructure sabotage and hybrid threat investigations

9 clusters · 304 sources · last updated

Latest: Climate activist Daniel V. arrested for planned sabotage of power grids

Authorities in Germany are investigating a series of suspected sabotage incidents targeting critical infrastructure. Following disruptions to communications and rail services in Baden-Württemberg in late August, investig

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Organized crime extortion investigations in Germany

3 clusters · 25 sources · last updated

Latest: Cologne police investigate bar shooting and violent protest clashes

Authorities in Germany are investigating a series of shootings linked to organized crime and extortion attempts against Turkish business owners. In Berlin, police arrested two men following an April shooting at a cafe in

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Gold jewelry theft investigation in Mannheim

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Mannheim police investigate suspected sale of stolen gold jewelry

Police in Mannheim are investigating a suspected case of receiving stolen goods following an incident in May where a woman attempted to sell gold jewelry valued at 15,000 euros to a local jeweler. Because the woman could