oleh admin | Mar 30, 2025 | crime, crimes, government, immigration, news
The interior minister stated that the deportee is affiliated with a gang from Trujillo state known as ‘El Cagon,’ without providing further details about the individual’s identity.
Venezuelan officials announced the arrival on Sunday of a fresh batch of 175 expellees from the U.S., which included a notorious gang leader — this being the initial instance where Caracas acknowledged that a convict was part of such returnees.
US President
Donald Trump
Since taking office in January, they have initiated a stringent approach towards immigrants, resulting in the deportation of numerous individuals to Latin American countries. These people have been labeled as “criminals” by their government.
“For the first time, during these trips… an individual of significance has arrived who is wanted by the Venezuelan judicial system,” stated Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello.
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The minister also stated that the individual “does not come from Tren de Aragua,” alluding to the Venezuelan gang which Washington has labeled as a “foreign terrorist organization” and alleges that numerous deported Venezuelan migrants are affiliated with this group.
Cabello welcomed the migrants at the Maiquetia International Airport, which serves Caracas.
“He is associated with a gang from Trujillo state, known as ‘El Cagon,’ ” Cabello said, without providing additional information about the criminal’s identity.
Cabello mentioned that regarding the migrants received by
Venezuela
So far, none have been part of Tren de Aragua.
In 2019, Venezuela and the United States severed their diplomatic ties, but they reconciled in January to discuss arrangements for deportation flights.
The collaboration was halted for a month following Washington’s crackdown on Venezuela’s oil industry, but services restarted just last week.
The flight that arrived on Sunday was the third to land since operations resumed.
Altogether, 918 individuals have reached Venezuela following their deportation from the United States. Additionally, 553 migrants have come back from elsewhere.
Mexico
, though it remained uncertain if they had been initially deported from US territory.
On Saturday, Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro stated that the U.S. had deported 324 Venezuelan immigrants to a high-security prison.
El Salvador
, noting that an official list had not been supplied.
According to the
United Nations
Nearly eight million Venezuelans have departed their nation due to an economic crisis that started showing signs of improvement in 2021.
The authorities assert that over 1.2 million individuals have come back.
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oleh admin | Mar 30, 2025 | crime, criminal justice, international relations, politics, politics and law
Should Malaysia genuinely aspire to enhance its international legal standing and demonstrate a steadfast dedication to justice, it should seize this opportunity to rejoin the Rome Statute.
When ex-Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was
arrested in Manila
He was then moved to The Hague to face trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for allegations of crimes against humanity. His replacement, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., described this transfer as adherence to the nation’s obligations to Interpol.
The international law enforcement agency had actually asked for assistance in carrying out the ICC’s arrest warrant. However, it was noteworthy that Manila based its reasoning on the country’s duty to Interpol instead of the ICC.
Under Duterte,
the Philippines withdrew
From the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC, the court maintains jurisdiction over offenses committed in the Philippines during the time when the country was a part of the Rome Statute.
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As a result, the nation’s Department of Justice has found itself
entangled in legal gymnastics
As Philippine domestic politics grapple with efforts to achieve justice, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla bewilderingly justified the arrest under the banner of “international humanitarian law,” a phrase typically associated with the regulations governing warfare.
The uneasy intersection of domestic politics and international justice in the Philippines echoes situations from
Malaysia’s own short-lived dalliance
Six years ago, through the ICC, on March 4, 2019, Putrajaya ratified the Rome Statute and submitted it to the Secretary-General of the United Nations on the same day. However, on April 5 of that year, the administration reversed its decision. By the close of the month, Malaysia was formally removed from the agreement as confirmed by the United Nations.
Malaysia’s dedication to the ICC, tracing back to 1998 when the original treaty for setting up the court was agreed upon diplomatically, eventually crumbled due to divisive internal political dynamics. The administration failed to anticipate strong public opposition regarding this issue, leading to confusion caused by inaccurate information about the extent and authority of the court, thereby ensnaring Malaysia’s “three Rs” —
race
,
religion
and
royalty
.
The former Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Mahathir Mohamad, who held office at that time, expressed frustration with those attempting to create “confusion among the public by claiming that this law undermines the rights of the Malay community and the rulers.” He emphasized that these claims were baseless.
It is now time for Malaysia to reconsider joining and enacting the Rome Statute, especially considering the government’s increased involvement in supporting Palestine via international legal channels. The nation promptly took action.
offer political support
For South Africa’s 2023 case against Israel at the International Court of Justice based on the Genocide Convention, Putrajaya cited Malaysia’s adherence to the treaty and urged “Israel to comply with international law and cease its acts of violence against Palestinians” immediately.
In January 2024, when the ICJ delivered its provisional measures directive requiring Israel to
desist contravening its obligations
Following the Genocide Convention, the Malaysian foreign ministry issued a statement supporting the international legal guidelines the subsequent day.
When Malaysia aligned itself with various other nations regarding the matter of Palestine through what became known as the Hague Group, their initial declaration made in January included numerous allusions to international law, the ICJ, the ICC, and United Nations resolutions, along with emphasizing the ideals of fairness.
These diplomatic efforts have been
buttressed by legal action
When the UN General Assembly decided to ask for the ICJ’s advisory opinion on the legal implications of Israel’s control over Palestinian territories, Malaysia’s foreign minister went to The Hague in February 2024 to deliver an oral statement during the court’s public hearings.
In reality, Malaysia had jointly sponsored the United Nations General Assembly resolution seeking an advisory opinion. Half a year prior, it had presented a detailed written submission asserting that “the entirety of Israel’s occupation along with its policies and actions within the occupied territories infringes upon the right to self-determination under international law.”
There is a larger, modern context surrounding these actions that highlights why legal accountability remains crucial.
extend to leaders
, similar to how it operates within the ICC, instead of involving only states like the ICJ does. Amidst the turmoil shaking the global order due to violations of international norms, treaties being torn apart, and alliances disintegrating, governments face further pressure from their citizens regarding unaddressed issues related to both domestic and international justice.
Israel’s conflict in Gaza has demonstrated that occasionally it is the public’s ethical guidelines that set apart a country from its leadership. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s
defiance on Palestine
In light of Western leaders’ disregard for international law—and possibly their push for the most egregious breaches—it should serve as a starting point for a more sophisticated public discussion in Malaysia about whether the nation should reassess its decision to join the ICC.
The home front discussion in Malaysia will face similar challenges this time due to the enduring polarization within the nation.
most taboo topics
However, if Malaysia genuinely wishes to enhance its reputation internationally and uphold the values of justice, its leadership ought to capitalize on this outside support to restart the nation’s membership with the Rome Statute.
Political will often hinders substantial progress toward accountability. Previously, the absence of Malaysia’s journey toward joining the ICC wasn’t due to a lack of support from Putrajaya’s political will. Instead, it was the insufficient backing from key sections of society that eventually influenced the royal institution via a political lens.
These previous lessons ought to provide Malaysia with a more cautious and deliberate strategy for the near term.
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oleh admin | Mar 30, 2025 | crime, entertainment, entertainment industry, movies, news
Mumbai (Maharashtra), India, March 30 (ANI): The anticipation surrounding the
Salman Khan
starrer action thriller ‘
Sikandar
‘, which premiered in theaters late Sunday night, was brief as within hours the movie faced issues.
piracy
issues.
Various illicit platforms, such asTelegram groups, reportedly made the film available online without permission, providing unauthorized download and stream links.
Prominent film industry analyst Komal Nahta, one of the initial few to gain information about the situation,
piracy
He mentioned that he first found out about the leak but chose not to share anything on social media immediately as he wanted to ensure he was completely certain.
Yesterday evening, during my time at the event, I found out that the movie had already been released prematurely online. However, I did not immediately share this information via Twitter as I needed absolute confirmation. Occasionally, just a handful of scenes get leaked, and labeling it a complete leak could lead to unfounded alarm,” Nahta stated to ANI.
This morning, I discussed with around seven or eight individuals in the industry, who verified that the movie had been leaked. Additionally, I learned that both Sajid Nadiadwala and his official team put considerable effort into removing the film from various platforms.
piracy
“However, by that point, the harm had already been inflicted. It disseminates rapidly,” the analyst stated.
Nahta also added how
piracy
Can significantly impact a movie’s box office results, particularly when it occurs close to its launch date.
What happens sometimes is that after one week or two, the movie gets pirated.
piracy
Wali copies come your way. They arrive even before the release and certainly on the day of release… “Nahta stated.”
“Gratis, hvis telefonen har en app som støtter det.”
(Note: This translation maintains the original meaning but introduces an international perspective using Norwegian as the target language.)
Salman Khan
“Since the movie being released today is available for free on your phone on the same day, why would you go to the cinema hall?” he added.
ANI contacted producer Sajid Nadiadwala’s team seeking a statement. Although they didn’t verify the leak, the team mentioned that their
piracy
Agencies are making efforts to address the problem.
‘
Sikandar
Directed by AR Murugadoss, this film also features Rashmika Mandanna and was released on March 30. (ANI)
Provided by Syndigate Media Inc. (
Syndigate.info
).
oleh admin | Mar 27, 2025 | crime, politics, politics and government, politics and law, serbia
Milorad Dodik leads the entity known as Republika Srpska, home to a majority Serbian population and constituting one-half of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He faces allegations for challenging the post-war structure set in place in 1995.
On Thursday, a court in Bosnia issued an international arrest warrant.
Milorad Dodik
the leader of the Serbian portion of the nation.
Last month, Dodik prohibited police forces affiliated with Bosnia’s national government from functioning within the territory of Republika Srpska, which is the Serbian entity of the nation.
order was then suspended
by the Constitutional Court.
Pro-Russian Dodik has consistently threatened to sever the Republika Srpska from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
This endangers the Dayton Accords, which were negotiated to establish peace in Bosnia after sectarian conflict destabilized the area when Yugoslavia disintegrated.
The accord reached in 1995 created two main bodies—the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina consisting of Croats and Muslims, along with the Republika Srpska inhabited primarily by Bosnian Serbs—forming the unified country of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Dodik disregards arrest warrant as tensions escalate
Dodik and another senior figure from Republika Srpska faced accusations of undermining the constitutional order following their actions the previous month.
A
Last week, a court in Bosnia issued an internal arrest warrant.
For Dodik and the two other leading officials from Republika Srpska.
However, both Dodik and the other official implicated in the case disregarded the directive and went overseas.
This week, Dodik entered neighboring Serbia and subsequently journeyed to Israel for an antisemitism conference in Jerusalem on Thursday.
The court stated in a release on Thursday that “all these factors indicate that either person might be overseas at any time, thus justifying further steps.” The case has now been handed over to the international law enforcement organization Interpol.
A court in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia,
Last month, Dodik was handed a one-year jail term.
for challenging the nation’s leading international supervisor and prohibiting him from holding office for six years.
However, Dodik and his supporters claim they do not acknowledge the legitimacy of the Bosnian prosecution office and therefore refuse to travel to Sarajevo for any questioning.
Edited by: Zac Crellin
Author: Roshni Majumdar (with Reuters, AP)
oleh admin | Mar 27, 2025 | crime, criminal justice, international relations, politics, politics and law
Senator Risa Hontiveros appealed to the global community for assistance in dismantling transnational criminal organizations in the Philippines.
“Hontiveros stated that the Philippine government cannot manage this on its own,” she remarked, expressing her relief over the return of 176 Filipinos who were freed from fraudulent operations in Myanmar.
“Governments and global organizations should collaborate to ensure the safety of our citizens,” she stated.
The senator greeted more than 100 Filipinos who landed in Manila from Myanmar on Wednesday.
Hontiveros, along with Akbayan Partylist candidate Chel Diokno, met with some of the repatriated individuals who had contacted them seeking assistance.
She mentioned that the victims recounted horrific tales of torment, sexual assault, and various types of abuse.
“I hope that the victim-survivors receive appropriate psychosocial support due to the trauma they endured,” Hontiveros stated.
“Our administration should firmly guarantee that no additional Filipino ends up in that nightmare again,” stated Hontiveros.
In 2022, she initiated the Senate investigations into human trafficking within scam operations following her office’s role in rescuing Filipinos who had been trafficked to Myanmar.
oleh admin | Mar 27, 2025 | crime, crimes, criminal cases, criminal justice, government
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has brought forth accusations of tax evasion against five individuals from China for their alleged involvement in not paying PHP 5.7 billion in taxes related to an illicit cigarette trading operation.
The Department of Justice submitted the case to the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA), following the complaint from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) as well as the police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group.
This case originated from the confiscation of 21,000 master cases of illicit cigarettes across six sites in Valenzuela and Bulacan last year.
The DOJ stated, “It is anticipated that warrants of arrest will be issued by the CTA against the Chinese nationals.”
The Department of Justice stated that the participation of foreign nationals in the unlawful cigarette trade came to light during a coordinated operation conducted in Valenzuela and Bulacan.
“The documentation provided by the BIR indicated that the tax debt owed by the Chinese individuals exceeded PHP 5.76 billion,” stated the DOJ.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stated that the submission of the charges demonstrates that “offenses threatening our economy can be thwarted provided government agencies combine their resources and step up their efforts against tax evaders.”
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