Rapid surrender of high-profile murder suspect from Greece to Italy coordinated by Eurojust

The suspect in a high-profile murder case can be surrendered from Greece to Italy, due to a rapid judicial support action coordinated by Eurojust. Close cooperation via the Agency ensured that a European Arrest Warrant (EAW) could be issued in time, in order to keep the suspect detained in Greece. The detained person is suspected … Leer más

Eurojust assists in operation in Romania and Moldova against laundering phishing fraud proceeds

Eurojust has supported the authorities in Romania and the Republic of Moldova in a coordinated operation, carried out today, against the concealment and laundering of the proceeds of phishing fraud. During a joint action day, 44 locations were searched in both countries. A group of suspects has been identified and will be heard by the … Leer más

Dutch-Italian cocaine trafficking route intercepted

Italian and Dutch authorities worked together to disrupt a cocaine trafficking route from the Netherlands to Sardinia. Following a four-year investigation, two suspects were arrested in Italy and one in the Netherlands during an action day on 11 June. The Italian authorities were investigating a criminal group based in southern Sardinia, composed of eight individuals … Leer más

Fake lottery scam dismantled at request of German authorities

A major, long-term fraud involving fake lottery winnings has been dismantled at the request of the German authorities, with the support of Eurojust and Europol. During an action day in Austria, Czechia, Greece and Slovakia, three suspects were arrested. The fraud had been ongoing for at least 10 years, causing financial losses of at least … Leer más

Genocide Prosecution Network presents new visual identity

The Genocide Prosecution Network  has presented a new overall visual identity that reflects its mission and core values. The new logo and accompanying visuals represent what has always guided the Network’s commitment to international justice. The presentation of the new logo coincides with the change from its name of Genocide Network to Genocide Prosecution Network.  … Leer más

Coordinated action to take down the most dangerous malware variants

Authorities around the world cooperated this week to disrupt some of the world’s most dangerous malware. During an action week that took place between 19 May and 22 May, measures were taken against several malware families, and some of the perpetrators behind them were identified. In total, international arrest warrants were obtained against 20 individuals … Leer más

Main organisers of large-scale drug transports to Nordic countries arrested in Serbia

In an operation coordinated via Eurojust, the Serbian authorities arrested five suspects this week for organising the long-term, large-scale transport of illicit drugs to Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway. Previously, eight fictitious owners of haulage companies used for these transports had already been detained in Serbia. This week’s successful action is the result of a … Leer más

Major strike against Italian-Albanian drug trafficking network: 52 suspects targeted

With the active assistance of Eurojust, the authorities in Italy and Albania have dealt a major blow to three linked organised crime groups (OCGs) involved in large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering. During a joint action day, arrest warrants were issued against 52 suspects, including individuals believed to be at the highest levels in the … Leer más

Eurojust ensures authorities receive critical information on new undetectable devices used in prisons

French authorities took action in 66 prisons across the country against a new type of device that prisoners are using to communicate with the outside world and continue their criminal activities. Following findings by the prosecutor of the Judicial Court of Paris JUNALCO that these devices are being sold worldwide, Eurojust ensured that critical information … Leer más

Migrant smugglers arrested during cross-border operation

Belgian, German and Polish authorities, supported by Eurojust and Europol, have dismantled a criminal group suspected of smuggling up to 300 migrants into the European Union. During a joint operation in Belgium and Germany on 13 May, seven suspected members of the smuggling network were arrested. An operation earlier this month in Poland led to … Leer más