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Tag Archives: China
Biggest art fraud in world history
In what they are calling “the biggest art fraud in world history,” police in Canada have arrested 8 suspects and seized more than 1,000 paintings, prints, and other works, all believed to be forgeries claiming to be works by the … Continue reading
Country rankings on risk of money laundering
Global rankings of 128 countries on their efforts and capacities in 2022 to mitigate money laundering are available here. The countries rated best included Finland, Sweden, Iceland, and New Zealand. Rated worst were the Democratic Republic of the Congo and … Continue reading
Interpol election raises human rights questions again
Interpol is holding elections this week for president (4-year term) and executive committee seats, as reported here. Human rights organizations have criticized a UAE candidate for president, citing torture allegations and other human rights abuses. They are joined by two … Continue reading
Brave new 5G world
This article reports the first 5G police station located in Shenzhen, China, featuring “real-time ultra-high definition image transmission, facial recognition, police drone patrols and AR smart glasses.” Besides augmented reality glasses offering instant facial recognition, “Cameras are also attached to … Continue reading
Interpol trying to mend
This article reviews the evolution of Interpol over the last 20 years, including current attempts to rein in the abuse of red notices. Right after the events of September 11, 2001, the agency began emphasizing more information sharing and streamlining … Continue reading
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UN awards for tackling environmental crime
This press release recognizes award-winning enforcement initiatives tackling transboundary environmental crime in China, India, South Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. The announcement notes that environmental crime “is now the fourth largest illegal crime after drug smuggling, counterfeiting and human trafficking” … Continue reading
Interpol elects South Korean president
Kim Jong Yang of South Korea has been elected president of Interpol by a vote of member countries, as reported here. He replaces Meng Hongwei of China, who was detained in his country earlier this year and faces corruption charges. … Continue reading
New president for Interpol
This article reports that Kim Jong Yang of South Korea will serve as acting president of Interpol until the organization meets next month, when a new president will be appointed. This action follows the September 25 disappearance of Meng Hongwei of China, … Continue reading
Facial recognition “staggeringly inaccurate”
This article reports tests of facial recognition technology by UK police. So far, London has seen 98% false IDs and Wales over 90%, leading critics to call it “staggeringly inaccurate.” The position of the country’s oversight commissioner is “these new … Continue reading
DNA hit of the year
Information about the 2018 “DNA hit of the year,” involving a familial match to a 1984 UK murder, is posted here. This year’s runner-up cases were submitted from Montenegro, China, and the U.S. The 2017 winning case, from Italy, is … Continue reading
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