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Georgia Man Arrested for Jury Duty Extortion Scam in Coweta County

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Coweta County, GA – A Stone Mountain man has been apprehended for allegedly masterminding a jury duty extortion scheme, deceiving an unsuspecting victim out of over one thousand dollars through impersonation and fraudulent claims. On December 17, law enforcement officials in Coweta County took 43-year-old Robert Dewayne Allen into custody, charging him with theft by extortion. Allen is alleged to have conducted a deceitful operation in which a county resident was swindled out of $1,355. According to authorities, Allen posed as an employee of the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office during this con. The scam unfolded … Read more

DIY Bombs and Revenge Plot: Man Arrested for Targeting Estranged Wife’s Family in Gujarat

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Ahmedabad, India — A recent explosion in a residential area of Ahmedabad led to the arrest of two additional suspects, intensifying police investigations into a violent act initially triggered by a parcel bomb. The incident occurred on Saturday morning in the Sabarmati area, injuring two. Authorities identified the mastermind behind the attack as Rupen Rao, 44, who reportedly acquired bomb-making and firearms construction skills online. Rao’s motive was purportedly to retaliate against his estranged wife’s friend Baldev Sukhadia and her close family, who he believed were responsible for his marital breakdown. In the aftermath of … Read more

Former South Korean Defense Minister Arrested Amid Allegations of Martial Law Conspiracy

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SEOUL, South Korea — Former South Korean Defense Minister, Kim Yong-hyun, was arrested Sunday over his alleged involvement in a brief attempt by President Yoon Suk Yeol to declare martial law. Authorities have initiated a wide-ranging inquiry, which also targets the president and a senior military commander, over accusations classified as insurrection. Earlier, Kim had resigned from his position in the administration. His arrest followed actions by the police that included a raid on his residence and restrictions on his ability to travel abroad, signaling a serious escalation in the legal actions surrounding the controversial … Read more

International Outcry as Kyrgyz Lawyer Arrested Amid Crackdown on Legal Defenders

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BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan – Human rights organizations are voicing concerns over the arrest of Kyrgyz lawyer Samat Matsakov, calling for his immediate release unless legitimate evidence is produced. Matsakov, known for representing clients in controversial cases, was detained by the State Committee for National Security on November 29, 2024, following a search of his home in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek. During the raid, authorities seized various materials pertaining to Matsakov’s legal defense work. Subsequently, the Pervomaisky District Court ordered a month of pre-trial detention for Matsakov on charges of fraud and document forgery late into the night … Read more