Terrorism
65 neutralized in June ops: Interior Minister
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has announced that a total of 65 terrorists were "neutralized" during operations conducted in June.
The minister expressed in a recent social media post his gratitude to the gendarmerie and security forces "who tirelessly combat terrorism to protect the nation and its flag," affirming that the fight against terror would persist until its eradication.
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Dozens killed at Uganda school attack
Militants linked to the ISIL group massacred at least 41 people, mostly students, in western Uganda, the country's deadliest such attack in over a decade, officials said Saturday.
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Senior ISIL member arrested in Istanbul
Istanbul police have apprehended a high-ranking member of ISIL during an operation that resulted in the detention of eight other individuals.
The suspect, identified as Jamal Ismael Ahmad Almad, had been under the surveillance of intelligence and terror units for some time before the operation.
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Australian casino group to pay $290 mln fine
Australia's Crown Resorts has agreed to pay a civil penalty of Aus$450 million ($290 million) for breaches of anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing legislation at two of its casinos.
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Anti-Money Laundering Authority orders freezing of NGO head’s assets
The head of Greece's Anti-Money Laundering Authority ordered on Wednesday the freezing of all assets of human rights activist Panayote Dimitras, following an investigation into his activities.
According to the authority's investigation, the funding he received, mainly from the EU, to support human rights causes was used for other purposes than those claimed.
2 ISIL terrorists arrested over planning attack on election day
Two ISIL terrorists have been arrested as they were determined to be preparing for an attack on election day in the Central Anatolian province of Konya.
Police detain 23 PKK, 12 ISIL suspects
A total of 23 people were detained during operations against the PKK/KCK in the southern provinces of Mersin and Antalya on May 22, while Istanbul police nabbed 12 ISIL suspects.
The operations against the PKK were launched after a group calling themselves "children of fire" shared posts "to create chaos and fear" on social media, the gendarmerie said.
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Abuse suspected in wide-reaching investigation of bank accounts
A wide-reaching review of bank accounts, including of the bosses of some of Slovenia's main media outlets, has raised speculation about potential political abuse of the Office for Money Laundering Prevention under the previous government.
Media: Arrests are underway
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Greece Cashes in on Golden Visas, But at What Cost?
Americans are snapping up homes in Greece, lured by the lower cost of healthcare, life by the sea, and the promise of a five-year residence permit. But critics say the country's Golden Visa scheme has also opened a door to money laundering and driven up real estate prices for ordinary Greeks.