FBI identifies 3 Iranian officials linked to former agent's 2007 abduction

Crime & Justice 2025-07-28

FBI identifies 3 Iranian officials linked to former agent's 2007 abduction

Senior intelligence officers were involved in the abduction and subsequent cover-up of Robert Levinson's detention and death, agency says.

Captagon Crisis: Iran-Backed Militias Fuel Regional Instability Through Illicit Drug Trade

Crime & Justice 2025-07-24

Captagon Crisis: Iran-Backed Militias Fuel Regional Instability Through Illicit Drug Trade

The trade in Captagon and other illegal psychostimulant drugs remains active in the region, primarily due to the continued solicitation and the profiting from these drugs by Iran-backed militias.

Pakistani national extradited to US for trial over New York mass shooting plot

Crime & Justice 2025-06-18

Pakistani national extradited to US for trial over New York mass shooting plot

FBI investigation uncovered plans for an ISIS-inspired mass shooting coinciding with the anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attacks.

Lebanese military dismantle Captagon factories on Syria border

Crime & Justice 2025-06-18

Lebanese military dismantle Captagon factories on Syria border

The army is regaining control over border areas and illegal crossings, dismantling drug trafficking networks and production facilities.

US offers $10 million reward for information on extremist group's senior financier

Crime & Justice 2025-06-17

US offers $10 million reward for information on extremist group's senior financier

The move signals nowhere is safe for ISIS financiers as international pressure intensifies on the group's secret networks.

US authorities thwart extremist plot, bring perpetrator to justice

Crime & Justice 2025-06-13

US authorities thwart extremist plot, bring perpetrator to justice

Conviction of man who tried to provide support to ISIS shows US commitment to finding extremist elements and bringing them to justice.

Syrian forces dismantle IRGC's smuggling networks along Iraqi border

Crime & Justice 2025-06-12

Syrian forces dismantle IRGC's smuggling networks along Iraqi border

Authorities arrest key traffickers and uncover weapons caches as part of a campaign to secure the country's volatile frontier region.

US justice system delivers 10-year sentence to extremist group fighter

Crime & Justice 2025-06-10

US justice system delivers 10-year sentence to extremist group fighter

A Kosovo-born naturalized US citizen who pledged allegiance to ISIS and fought against US forces has been handed a 10-year prison sentence.

US sanctions Iranian oil network funding weapons programs

Crime & Justice 2025-06-04

US sanctions Iranian oil network funding weapons programs

Close to two dozen front companies and individuals across Asia have been helping Iran's military sell oil to fund weapons development.

US sanctions disrupt global financial network supporting Hizbullah

Crime & Justice 2025-05-31

US sanctions disrupt global financial network supporting Hizbullah

Funds from Hizbullah supporters travel through covert channels originating in Iran and Lebanon before reaching operatives who allocate resources.