Nine out of 10 South African criminals reoffend, while in Finland it’s 1 in 3. This is why: A very large percentage of South Africans who are released from prison end up being rearrested and being convicted for crimes again. The country has one of the highest recidivism rates in the world. Criminologist Casper L?tter …
Charms and rituals are used by criminals in Nigeria – should police deploy spiritual security too?: Crime is among the major challenges confronting Nigeria as a nation. The pervasiveness of crime has repeatedly called into question the effectiveness and efficiency of the Nigeria Police Force. This is despite their exclusive reliance on modern policing strategies …
The new technology that is making cars easier for criminals to steal, or crash: Zapp2Photo / Shutterstock There is much talk in the automotive industry about the “internet of vehicles” (IoV). This describes a network of cars and other vehicles that could exchange data over the internet in an effort to make transportation more autonomous, …
Four ways criminals could use AI to target more victims: Building a profile of someone can make it easier for criminals to gain access to their personal accounts. Metamorworks / Shutterstock Warnings about artificial intelligence (AI) are ubiquitous right now. They have included fearful messages about AI’s potential to cause the extinction of humans, invoking …
Robberies surge as criminals take advantage of South Africa’s power outages: AFP via Getty Images The acute energy crisis in South Africa has adversely affected all aspects of the society. Regular and lengthy power outages – which started in 2007 are also contributing to an escalation in the levels of criminal activity, especially street crime. …
San Antonio migrant tragedy: 53 deaths down to criminals and a failed US migration system: Emergency services in San Antonio were called out on June 27 to what turned out to be the deadliest migrant smuggling incident at the US-Mexico border region in the last decades. More than 50 undocumented migrants were found dead – …
South Africa in the news: Tax-evading criminals tighten stranglehold on tobacco market: BUSINESS NEWS – South Africa’s rampant trade in tax-evading cigarettes has hit record highs as brazen manufacturers, smugglers and traders defy the efforts of law enforcement agencies to stem the tide …: “South Africa” – BingNews Pfizer wants booster shot approved for adults: …
South Africa in the news: Connecting the many dots between politics, spooks, cops and criminals: Behind the posters of smiling candidates is a tangled web of politics and policing that includes some of South Africa’s most notorious criminal suspects. In the Western Cape, things are particularly …: “South Africa” – BingNews ‘I had one of …
Official Secrets Act: home secretary’s planned reform will make criminals out of journalists: The UK government has proposed new legislation to counter state threats, including an overhaul of the Official Secrets Act. According to the Home Office, the new legislation is necessary because “the existing legislation does not sufficiently capture the discernible and very real …
South Africa in the news: Jailed in Suffolk: the criminals put behind bars in May 2021: A care worker who stole the wedding rings from elderly care home residents, a trio who murdered a vulnerable man and a woman who …: “South Africa” – BingNews Escalent Acquires Grail Insights: In the US, behavior and analytics …
South Africa in the news: South Africa’s criminals have locked on to this hijacking target: Data from the latest South African Police Service (SAPS) crime statistics shows an increase in courier hijacking across the country, with tracking companies warning of increasingly opportunistic …: “South Africa” – BingNews Marquard & Bahls Looks Back on a Challenging …
The UK is leaving the European Arrest Warrant – and extraditing criminals could be more difficult as a result: The UK is to withdraw from the European Arrest Warrant after the end of the Brexit transition period – currently scheduled for the end of 2020. The European Arrest Warrant is a framework designed to make …
How poor management of Nigerian forests led to exploitation by criminals: Across the world forests have been exploited as a source of cover from which to launch attacks. Rettet den Regenwald/shutterstock Nigeria’s forests cover about 96,043 square km– that’s about 10% of the country’s landmass. But the presence of authorities in these sanctuaries is either …
South Africa in the news: Top 5 African Resources Wrongfully Exported and Earning Criminals Billions of Dollars: With most of the hunting occurring in South Africa and Tanzania, it is plain to see who is losing out on the money earned. Oil is already being drilled in certain countries within the continent. Never…: “South Africa” …
Naked criminals exposed: This video of 'bizarre mutant' 4-foot fish in N.C. lake ignites debate about authenticity. What do you think? A video posted on YouTube claims to have captured a large mutant fish floating in a Gaston County lake last week. : Weird News Man Arrested In Fatal North Mpls. Shooting: TV is part …
Arthur Collins’ sentencing for acid attack in London nightclub reveals the true nature of violent criminals: Shutterstock. Arthur Collins, former partner of reality TV star Ferne McCann, has been sentenced to 20 years, plus an extended licence period of five years for causing five counts of grievous bodily harm and nine counts of actual bodily …
South Africa in the news: ‘Make criminals drink their own urine’ South Africa Police Minister: The Police Minister in South Africa, M. Fikile Mbalula, has declared war on criminals by redeploying a notoriously brutal unit telling them to ‘crush balls’ and to make criminals ‘pee and drink their urine’.: “South Africa” – BingNews SA’s many …
Criminals targeting foreign bank customers: Criminals are now targeting foreign banks in their fraudulent activities – thanks to the impact made by UK banks' campaigns advising caution amongst customers. The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau's Proactive Intelligence Team has information from a convicted fraudster who says that organised crime groups now see foreign banking customers as …