The FBI's hunt for the DeCavalcante crime family, the real-life inspiration behind "The Sopranos, " was a long and challenging journey. For years, the FBI struggled to make any significant progress against this powerful mafia group. However, everything changed in 1999 when a violent mob soldier name
California's handling of COVID funds has sparked serious concerns. A recent discussion highlighted how billions of dollars meant for relief might have ended up in the wrong hands. The issue goes beyond simple mismanagement; it's about organized crime benefiting from the chaos. Fraudulent activities
Detroit has become a hotspot for car thieves. They steal cars and send them to the Middle East. This is a big problem. Eight men were caught. They were sending stolen cars to places like Iraq and Dubai. They used kids to do some of the dirty work. This is because kids get in less trouble. The thiev
Detroit is facing a growing problem. Cars are disappearing from the streets and lots, and they are not just ending up in the next town. They are being shipped overseas to places like Iraq and Dubai. This is not the work of a few individuals. It is a well-organized crime operation. In September, eig
The Amazon, Earth's largest rainforest, is under siege. Criminal groups and illegal activities are driving deforestation at an alarming rate. These groups include armed factions, drug traffickers, and illegal miners. They exploit the Amazon's vast and remote areas, often beyond the reach of law enfo
In 2025, Latin America saw a big change in its politics. This change happened because of the growing power of organized crime. For almost 20 years, the region had been stable. But now, crime groups are causing more violence and moving into new areas. There are now 39 crime groups operating in Latin
In Italy, a big case against Chinese crime groups is facing serious problems. The trial, which started after two Chinese men were killed in 2010, aims to break up a network controlling Europe's fashion industry. But it's not going well. Documents have gone missing, and interpreters have quit, making
In a bold move, New York has just launched a unique team to fight crime that crosses borders. This isn't just any team—it's a first-of-its-kind group called the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) New York. The goal? To take down big criminal groups that operate in many countries. These groups are i
A recent phone chat between Brazilian President Lula and former US President Trump covered some big topics. Trade and fighting crime were at the top of the list. Lula was happy that Trump had decided to lower some tariffs on Brazilian exports like coffee and beef. He hopes to keep talking about othe
The mafia isn't what it used to be. Gone are the days of dramatic confrontations and violent threats. Today's young criminals are trading in their guns for smartphones and laptops. They're using technology to commit crimes, from selling illegal weapons to running online betting rings. It's a high-te
