Environmental crime: Too little is being done to combat offenders
Environmental crime is a global problem of enormous scale. It causes immense harm to nature and people, while investigative efforts lag far behind.
By Franziska Klemenz
Environmental crime is a global problem of enormous scale. It causes immense harm to nature and people, while investigative efforts lag far behind.
By Franziska Klemenz
Another alleged ringleader of an international online fraud network has been extradited from Cambodia to China. The suspect, Li Xiong, is said to have been a close associate of businessman Chen Zhi, who was extradited in January.
By Amelie Richter
China is intensifying its fight against corruption: Wang Jianjun, the former vice chairman of the securities regulator, is under investigation for abuse of office. Fighting corruption remains a top priority for the government.
By Yi Ling Pan
A Japanese officer was arrested after attempting to storm the Chinese embassy in Tokyo. China strongly condemned the incident, while Japan called it “regrettable.” It has further strained the already tense relationship between the two countries.
By Yi Ling Pan
Three people are accused of illegally shipping high-performance servers equipped with advanced AI technology to China – hardware allegedly worth billions of US dollars. Prosecutors say the group used elaborate deception tactics and falsified paperwork to move the equipment.
By Amelie Richter
In 2025, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office investigated around 3,600 cases, estimating the damage at around EUR 67 billion, which is about three times higher than in the previous year.
By Marion Bergermann
China has executed eleven gang members convicted of cyber fraud in northern Myanmar. The executions were carried out by a court in Wenzhou in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang.
By Leonardo Pape
A Chinese influencer used his multimillion-strong following to manipulate stock prices. Regulators have now imposed a steep fine and banned him from securities trading for three years.
By Julia Fiedler
With a new bill, the city aims to crack down more harshly on cybercrime. As with the National Security Law, its scope is intended to extend worldwide.
By Marcel Grzanna
Businessman Chen Zhi is at the center of a major international cryptocurrency fraud and financial crime scandal.
By Amelie Richter