Online Gambling Unleashed Transnational Crime on the Philippines

The boxy, white buildings were supposed to be the offices of an online casino. But in February, Minh Duc Nguyen jumped from the second story in order to escape. Risky, but better than staying at the compound in the small Philippine town of Bamban, where the Vietnamese national had been detained, tortured and forced to … Read more

Impeached South Korean president issued with arrest warrant over martial law

A South Korean court has approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached and suspended from power earlier this month over his decision to impose martial law on December 3. WARNING: This article contains references to mental health and suicide. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) confirmed the Seoul … Read more

South Korea court issues arrest warrant for impeached president Yoon

SEOUL: A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached, suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol, investigators said on Tuesday (Dec 31), over his short-lived bid to impose martial law on the country. “The arrest warrant and search warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, requested by the Joint Investigation Headquarters, were issued this morning,” … Read more

Co Down man (71) arrested after body of escort found in hotel room in Thailand – The Irish News

A Co Down pensioner has been arrested in Thailand after the discovery of the body of a sex worker in a hotel room. Police in the city of Pattaya in eastern Thailand have said they believe the body of the 45-year-old woman, Duangta Khampongsom, was in the room for at least three days before it … Read more