Our Scans · (ZY.4.05) Criminology · Weekly Summary

• As Namibians increasingly rely on information and communication technologies, there has been a corresponding rise in criminal activities in cyberspace, posing threats to digital connectivity and the integrity of critical infrastructure. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• Across the world, authorities are reacting to the emerging threat posed by criminals using new payment methods to conceal and launder the proceeds of their crimes. Basel Institute on Governance
• Sudanese activists hope the International Criminal Court will provide justice for the victims of crimes committed in Darfur two decades ago, even as fresh abuses are reported in a new war that has enveloped large parts of Sudan. Al Jazeera
• The development of technology over the years has raised the risk of digital systems falling prey to cyber criminals as evidenced by the increasing frequency of large scale cyber-attacks as seen around the world. The Fintech Times
• Several studies have documented that exposure to crime and insecurity has a detrimental effect on political trust, particularly in the case of Latin America, where organized criminal violence has become a major security threat. UNU-WIDER
• The European Parliament wants the European Banking Authority to set up a public register of crypto firms with a high risk of money laundering, terrorist financing, and other criminal activities, which the EBA says it is considering. FinTech News Schweiz
• Because AI-like a firearm-can enhance the danger of a crime, DOJ will now seek harsher sentences for criminal offences made significantly more dangerous by the misuse of AI. Debevoise
• France will continue its support for the Ukrainian courts and the International Criminal Court to combat impunity for crimes committed by Russia. Permanent Representation of France to the OSCE
• U.S. citizens should be aware that individuals not connected with criminal organizations may use the current conflict to commit crimes of opportunity. U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Ecuador
• A new law in Minnesota will protect election workers from threats and harassment, bar people from knowingly distributing misinformation ahead of elections and criminalize people who non - consensually share deepfake images to hurt a political candidate or influence an election. Fortune
• The United States could provide significant support to Thailand to strengthen its leadership in addressing transnational crime, and especially criminal threats stemming from malign PRC actors. United States Institute of Peace
• Killing civilians in Gaza could be investigated as war crimes and crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court. 5 nations call for ICC investigation into 'Israel's' ge
• Bogota will support Algeria's case at the International Criminal Court over war crimes committed by Israel, led by the Israeli occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in the ongoing bombardment and ground invasion of the Gaza Strip. 5 nations call for ICC investigation into 'Israel's' ge
• Concerns over potential war crimes could lead to the involvement of the International Criminal Court, which has asserted jurisdiction over the Palestinian territories, including during the ongoing conflict. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill, which is currently passing through the House of Lords, potentially provides the means and opportunity for Companies House to better protect the UK system from being used to facilitate criminal activity. FinExtra
• Putin missed 2023's G20 gathering in the Indian capital, New Delhi, avoiding possible political opprobrium and any risk of criminal detention under an International Criminal Court warrant. Al Jazeera
• The UN Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has long warned of the rise in criminal activity in the Mekong region and in the so-called Golden Triangle - the area where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. The Telegraph
• China's commitment to Russia will face fresh pressure following the International Criminal Court's announcement Friday of an arrest warrant for Putin on war crimes charges. ABC News
• In 2030, non-state actors like criminal groups, hackers-for-hire as well as government actors will likely have the technological capabilities (e.g., deepfakes) to expand their disinformation efforts in the EU to manipulate communities. European Network and Information Security Agency
• New Delhi's advisory warns Indian citizens considering travel to Canada of growing anti-India activities and politically condoned hate crimes and criminal violence. Moving2Canada
• Western officials say their governments have told Indian officials they will increase security for India's overseas missions and prosecute any criminal activity, but remain committed to allowing peaceful assembly and political speech in their capitals. Washington Post
• Canadian and other Western officials say their governments have told India they will increase security for its overseas missions and prosecute criminal activity, but they remain committed to allowing peaceful assembly and political speech in their countries. Washington Post
• The International Criminal Court in The Hague will now begin prosecuting cyberattacks and hacks as potential war crimes or violations of international law. Washington Post

Last updated: 26 April 2024