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Nigerian International Fraudsters Animashaun Adebo, Idowu Ademoroti, Nelson Ojeriakhi, Noguan Marvellous Eboigbe Nabbed for Internet Scams

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Shulammite Bello
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In June, indictments were unsealed in federal court in Brooklyn, charging four defendants for their participation in a series of fraudulent business email compromise (BEC) schemes and related romance schemes that resulted in more than $50 million in losses by individuals and small businesses located within the Eastern District of New York and throughout the United States. 

The defendants Animashaun Adebo, Idowu Ademoroti, Nelson Ojeriakhi and Noguan Marvellous Eboigbe, together with their network of co-conspirators, misappropriated victim funds and laundered them through shell company accounts in the United States and abroad, sometimes using unsuspecting middlemen, including escrow attorneys and other victims, to further obscure the audit trail and disassociate the funds from the frauds.   

Adebo was arrested yesterday in Chicago, Illinois. 

Ademoroti was arrested in June at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, New York. Ojeriakhi was arrested previously in Paris, France, and remains in custody pending the resolution of extradition proceedings. Adebo will be arraigned in the Eastern District of New York at a later date. Eboigbe remained at large as of June.

Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, and Patrick J. Freaney, Special Agent-in-Charge, United States Secret Service, New York Field Office (USSS), announced the arrests and charges.

“As alleged, from breaking hearts to breaking into email accounts, no scheme was too depraved for the defendants and their network of criminal associates to steal over $50 million from innocent victims in Brooklyn and throughout the country,” stated United States Attorney Peace.

Between April 2021 and March 2022, the defendants and their co-conspirators allegedly orchestrated a series of fraudulent BEC schemes and related romance schemes and laundered and received proceeds from the fraudulent schemes. 

In each case, after the victims executed the wires in accordance with the fraudulent instructions, the transferred funds were misappropriated from the victims and sent to and through accounts controlled by the defendants and their co-conspirators. As described below, the defendants played varying roles in the schemes.       

Animashaun Adebo, also known as “Kazeem” and “Kazeem Animashaun,” was charged with wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to receive stolen funds and receipt of stolen funds.  As alleged, Adebo conspired to perpetrate multiple internet-based fraud schemes on victims and directed others to launder the proceeds of those schemes through shell company accounts, through the purchase of luxury watches, and an illegal money exchange operation run by his co-defendant Ademoroti. 

Adebo ultimately received fraudulent proceeds in corporate bank accounts located in Nigeria.  If convicted, Adebo faces a maximum sentence of 20 years’ imprisonment on each of the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges, five years’ imprisonment on the conspiracy to receive stolen funds charge, and 10 years’ imprisonment on the receipt of stolen funds charge. 

Idowu Ademoroti was charged with a money laundering conspiracy, operating an illegal money-transmitting business, and a conspiracy to receive stolen funds and receipt of stolen funds. As alleged, Ademoroti laundered and received fraudulent proceeds of the schemes perpetrated by Adebo and others through the operation of an illegal money exchange business in which he facilitated the trading of fraudulent dollar proceeds to individuals overseas in exchange for Nigerian naira. 

If convicted, Ademoroti faces a maximum sentence of 20 years’ imprisonment on the money laundering conspiracy charge, five years’ imprisonment on the illegal money transmitting business charge, five years’ imprisonment on the conspiracy to receive stolen funds charge, and 10 years’ imprisonment on the receipt of stolen funds charge.  

Noguan Marvellous Eboigbe, also known as “Randall Olson,” “Martin Roberto,” and “Carlos Eduardo,” was charged with wire fraud, wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, money laundering and engaging in unlawful monetary transactions over $10,000 for facilitating the flow of more than $10 million in fraudulent proceeds from victims to the defendants and their co-conspirators. 

Using false identities, Eboigbe contacted law firms that provided escrow services and posed as a potential client. He told them he would send them funds for a business transaction and instructed them to wire them to specified accounts.  However, the funds received by the attorneys were, in fact, fraudulent proceeds of the real estate and corporate BEC schemes described above and were sent unwittingly by the victims. 

If convicted, Eboigbe, on the USSS Most Wanted list, faces a maximum sentence of 20 years’ imprisonment on each of the wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy and money laundering charges and 10 years’ imprisonment on the unlawful monetary transactions charge.

Nelson Ojeriakhi, also known as “Ojeey Mami” and “Oba Millie,” was charged with wire fraud and wire fraud conspiracy for sending spoof emails to unsuspecting victims to misappropriate millions of dollars from them in connection with the schemes described above. The defendants and their co-conspirators subsequently laundered the funds.  Ojeriakhi was arrested in Paris, France, on April 18, 2023. 

If convicted, Ojeriakhi faces a maximum sentence of 20 years’ imprisonment on each wire fraud conspiracy and wire fraud charges. 

A fifth co-conspirator, Franziska Von Greve-Dierfeld, was previously charged with money laundering conspiracy for receiving and disbursing fraudulent proceeds from the schemes described above in shell company accounts she created. 

Von Greve-Dierfeld was arrested in May 2022 and pleaded guilty to charges concerning her conduct. Von Greve-Dierfeld served time in custody and, following the completion of her sentence, returned to Germany pursuant to a judicial order of removal from the United States.

Zuni Man Eric Bowannie Who Planned ‘Suicide By Cop’ Surrenders to FBI After Hours-long Standoff, Shooting at Police Officer; Faces 27 Years’ Imprisonment

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Olaoluwa Fabuyi
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A Zuni man was charged with a criminal complaint following an hours-long armed standoff with law enforcement, during which he fired multiple shots at FBI agents and tribal police officers responding to a domestic disturbance call on the Zuni Pueblo reservation.

Eric Bowannie, 26, an enrolled member of the Zuni Nation, appeared before a federal judge today and will remain in custody pending trial, which has not been scheduled.

According to the criminal complaint, on July 6, 2024, a family disturbance in Zuni, New Mexico, escalated into a standoff between law enforcement and Bowannie.

Bowannie allegedly barricaded himself inside a residence and fired upon Zuni Police Department officers outside the home. When more officers responded to the scene, Bowannie reportedly charged at them with an axe before retrieving a shotgun from a nearby bedroom and shooting at the officers.

Agents from the FBI responded to the scene and ordered Bowannie to exit the residence with his hands up, but he refused to comply.

Throughout the standoff, Bowannie moved between the front door and windows, firing multiple rounds. He was also observed at the back of the residence holding a rifle.

Eventually, Bowannie crawled out of the back of the residence and was spotted approximately a quarter mile away attempting to flee. He surrendered when given commands by local law enforcement.

A search of the residence recovered 57 .22 calibre casings and five spent shotgun shells both inside and outside the home.

In a subsequent interview, Bowannie admitted he was not supposed to possess firearms due to active felony warrants. He stated his initial plan was “suicide by cop” but changed his mind after speaking with his baby mama. Bowannie also admitted to firing shots at FBI agents and considering shooting at a police officer before ultimately deciding to surrender.

Bowannie faces up to 27 years in prison if convicted of the current charges.

U.S. Court Convicts M&M, Shoreline Owner Teresa McCown for Fraud, Faces 20 Years’ Imprisonment

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Samuel Nwite
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A Farmington woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to submitting false and inaccurate oil and gas extraction reports failing to pay due taxes and royalties to the Jicarilla Apache Nation, Navajo Nation, and federal government.

In her plea agreement, Teresa McCown, owner of M&M Production & Operation, Inc. (M&M) and Shoreline Oil & Gas Company (Shoreline), admitted that between 2017 and 2023, she repeatedly submitted false and inaccurate oil and gas extraction and production reports through online reporting systems, failed to submit mineral reports in some cases, and did not pay due taxes and royalties for oil and gas produced from Federal and Indian leases.

As a lease operator, McCown was responsible for accounting, reporting mineral production, and paying royalties to mineral owners for extracted gas and minerals. To that end, McCown was required to submit monthly Oil and Gas Operations Reports (OGOR) and royalty payments to the Department of the Interior’s Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) based on the amount and value of oil and gas produced from the leases.

On December 6, 2019, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) received a complaint letter from the Jicarilla Apache Nation alleging M&M and Shoreline’s ongoing failures to report oil and gas extraction volumes and failure to report revenue. ONRR began its investigation into McCown and her companies’ failure to pay royalties and determined that required reporting for royalties was missing for long periods.

In her plea, McCown admitted to filing over 400 incorrect reports on Indian and Federal leases during the time period, that there are approximately 1,000 missing or unfiled OGOR reports for at least 32 leases or agreements, that she falsely reported gas extraction amounts, and failed to pay due royalties and interest. 

McCown was issued numerous Notices of Noncompliance (NONC), Failure to Correct Civil Penalties notices (FCCP), and Immediate Liability Civil Penalty (ILCP) notices for inaccurate reporting. ONRR held two pre-penalty teleconferences with McCown to discuss the civil penalties assessed in the NONCs, FCCPs, and ILCPs and any mitigating circumstances that may have prevented her companies from complying with the prescribed deadlines.

Both of these teleconferences were audio recorded. In those teleconferences, McCown offered no relevant mitigating circumstances and instead gave various excuses, blaming medical ailments and fired employees for not properly reporting the well sites. Even after those teleconferences, McCown took no corrective action.

ONRR then sent the companies’ debts for unpaid royalties and penalties to the U.S. Treasury for collection. As of January 2024, neither M&M nor Shoreline had paid the debts to the U.S. Treasury, and both debts continued to accrue.

In addition, McCown knowingly submitted false or inaccurate reports to ONRR over the Internet, constituting wire fraud. There is a validation process when a user accesses ONRR’s online systems. The validation process occurs over wires and interacts with the data centre, where user logins are authenticated and authorised.

Thus, when reports are submitted via an internet connection, users are confronted with a popup message that reads, “I am authorised to report for this Reporter and certify that the electronic data transmitted is valid, accurate, complete and accept responsibility for such data…”, and must click “OK” to proceed.

During the reporting periods at issue in the indictment, McCown also accessed relevant websites as an official representative of her two companies. When she accessed those websites to submit information, she agreed to ONRR’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), which warned against entering inaccurate or false information into the reporting system. The online system separately warns users that violating the AUP may result in criminal prosecution.

In her plea agreement, McCown admitted that she submitted inaccurate or false information through these systems on numerous occasions and that she intended to undertake a scheme to defraud the Navajo Nation, the Jicarilla Nation, and the United States of full amounts due for her companies’ operations – even after receiving notices, penalties, and participating in teleconferences with regulators.

As part of her plea agreement, McCown agreed to liquidate personal properties in Farmington and Rio Arriba County, including an RV and two motor vehicles, and apply the proceeds of restitution she owes. McCown also agreed not to contest proceedings initiated by the Department of the Interior, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Bureau of Land Management to cancel her oil and gas leases. She agreed to file financial disclosure forms with the United States Attorney’s Office until restitution is complete and agreed to fully comply with ongoing curative audit and compliance procedures that will follow her plea.

The Court ordered that McCown remain on conditions of release pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled.

At sentencing, McCown faces up to 20 years in prison. Upon her release from prison, McCown will be subject to up to three years of supervised release.

Nigerian National Uchenna Nlemchi Studying at Texas Southern University Jailed 51 Months for Romance Scheme

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Shulammite Bello
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A Nigerian national was sentenced to 51 months in prison and ordered to pay $524,000 in restitution and a money judgment in the amount of $868,295 for his role in a hybrid romance scam and business email compromise scheme.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court documents, the scheme began in July 2015 when a co-conspirator initiated a romance scam with a 56-year-old widow in New Mexico using the alias Sean Bartlett. The co-conspirator convinced the victim that he was an engineer working on lucrative oil contracts and promised to marry the victim but instructed her to send him money for supposed business expenses.

On September 13, 2015, Uchenna Nlemchi opened a personal bank account at Amegy Bank in his name. Sixteen days later, Nlemchi opened a fraudulent business bank account at the same bank in the name of the non-existent ‘Jay Auto & Machine Parts’, listing himself as the sole owner.

Following the co-conspirator’s instructions over the next few months, the victim made several transfers into accounts controlled by Nlemchi, totalling over $375,000 from her retirement savings and a home equity loan. This included wiring $45,000 on October 7 to another person’s account before sending $35,000 directly to the ‘Jay Auto & Machine Parts’ account on October 9, the same day the other person wired $44,000 into that account.

On October 22, the victim transferred $125,346 from her and her late husband’s IRA accounts into Nlemchi’s ‘Jay Auto & Machine Parts’ bank account. Then, on December 7, she took out a $170,000 home equity loan and immediately transferred the full amount to that account.

Separately, in late 2015, a German citizen attempting to purchase a Miami condo received fraudulent wire instructions after a hacker compromised her attorney’s email. The German victim then wired money intended for the condo purchase to the New Mexico victim’s account. A co-conspirator then instructed the New Mexico victim to forward over $200,000 of those funds to Nlemchi’s accounts.

Nlemchi rapidly withdrew and transferred globally over $868,000, which was deposited into the “Jay Auto & Machine Parts” account from the New Mexico victim and other fraud proceeds. As bank investigators closed in, Nlemchi abandoned the fraudulent accounts on February 29, 2016.

At the time, Nlemchi was in the United States on a student visa and attended Texas Southern University. He was arrested in Houston, Texas, in 2017 and released on electronic monitoring in the third-party custody of his wife and ordered to surrender his passport. Nlemchi escaped his monitoring system and fled to Mexico, Brazil, and his home in Nigeria. Nlemchi was an international fugitive for over five years until his arrest in Hungary in 2023.

Nlemchi pleaded guilty to one count each of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering in February 2024.

After completing his term of imprisonment, Nlemchi will be required to serve three years of supervised release and will be subject to deportation proceedings.

Victms of Crime Can Watch Trial After Giving Evidence, Says Crown Prosecution Service

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TheCrimeScene
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Victims of crime can watch the rest of a trial after they have given evidence without fearing they will negatively affect the outcome, the Crown Prosecution Service has reaffirmed.

Updated guidance issued by the Crown Prosecution Service aims to challenge the misconception that victims or witnesses who give evidence should avoid sitting in the public gallery because of a concern that their presence could jeopardise the prosecution. Victims are encouraged to attend – should they wish – to understand the trial process.  

The updated Witness Prosecution Guidance, published Tuesday, makes clear that the principle of open justice means victims and witnesses have the right to choose whether they remain for the rest of a trial after they have given evidence.

Grace Ononiwu CBE, a Director of Legal Services for the Crown Prosecution Service, said,

“Victims have the right not only to expect justice to be done, but also to see it done – and we have always been clear that both victims and witnesses have the right to watch the rest of a trial after they have given evidence.  

“But too often victims have been wrongly left with the impression that by staying in court they could somehow jeopardise the outcome – forcing them to make a false choice between seeing a trial unfold and securing the justice they deserve.

“That’s why our updated guidance will correct any misinformation and make clear that the choice is entirely their own – while also helping victims understand their rights when it comes to navigating the criminal justice process.”

Previously concerns have been raised about cases where victims and witnesses have been told they cannot stay to watch the rest of their trial unfold because of a misconception that this could impact the prosecution.  
 
Prosecutors are advised, in our updated Witness Prosecution Guidance, to take the time to explain what sitting in the public gallery can involve, including that they may be visible to the defendant and that other people may be sitting there, including members of the defendant’s family, so they can make an informed decision.  

Additionally, prosecutors are asked to consider if it is possible for the victim or witness to attend remotely and work with the court to help facilitate this. Prosecutors should work closely with witness services to keep victims and witnesses updated of when evidence, which may be distressing, will be shown, so they can decide if they wish to attend at those moments.

As part of our commitment to improve our services to victims and witnesses, prosecution teams will ensure they are updated of the trial’s progression, whether they choose to attend court or not.

London’s Victims’ Commissioner Claire Waxman OBE said, “I am very pleased to see this refresh of the Crown Prosecution Service’s Witness Guidance, clarifying that a victim can attend the trial after giving evidence, and equipping prosecutors with the knowledge to have this conversation with a victim.  
 
“As part of the Open Justice for All campaign, victims told us that they were often strongly dissuaded from attending the trial after giving evidence, even when they wanted to be there. Understanding what went on at trial is often crucial to a victim’s recovery, and facilitating and encouraging victims’ attendance so they can understand what happens in their case will serve to create a more open justice system. 
 
“I am delighted that the Crown Prosecution Service has heard and responded to victims’ experiences, using these to continually improve their practice.” 

UK’s Sexual Predator Louis Collins Sentenced to Life Imprisonment After Being Captured on CCTV

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Shulammite Bello
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A dangerous sexual predator has been jailed for life after admitting 28 offences committed across three police force areas.

Louis Collins, 29, of Lambeth, was sentenced to life imprisonment at Kingston Crown Court on Tuesday, July 16, to serve a minimum of eleven-and-a-half years.

Detective Inspector Simon Sherlock, from the South West Command Unit, said, “Collins is a dangerous predator and the length of his sentence reflects the level of risk he poses to the public. Our thoughts today are with the women he subjected to sexual violence, and I would like to thank them for their bravery and help with our investigation.

“By working with our colleagues at British Transport Police and City of London Police, we are able to link Collins to a number of offences, and he has now been held to account.

“The Met is working hard to tackle violence against women and girls, and we are committed to identifying offenders and bringing them before the courts.

“While there is no evidence at this time to suggest further offending by Collins, I would urge anyone who may be a victim to please come forward and speak with us. If you do not want to contact officers, there are a number of charities and organisations that can offer you support.”

Police were called at about 8:00 a.m. on August 21, 2023, to reports that a woman had been raped in Marble Hill Park in Twickenham.

Officers attended and spoke with the woman, who was provided with support from specialist officers.

As a result of a fast-paced investigation by detectives involving a review of local CCTV footage from the area of the attack, Collins was arrested the same day at an address in Lambeth. He was charged two days later with 13 offences in relation to this attack.

Detectives continued to carry out enquiries to build their case against him.

Working alongside colleagues from British Transport Police and City of London Police, they linked Collins to a further six incidents of violence and sexual offending in the same month.

He was subsequently charged with 15 offences, totalling 28, against eight different victims.

Detectives Seek Ducati Monster Motorcyclist in Connection with Dalston Shooting Leaving Nine-year-old Buying Ice Cream at Restaurant Critically Wounded

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Olaoluwa Fabuyi
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Detectives have released three images of a motorcyclist they are working to trace following the recent shooting in Dalston.

The three new images were captured in the Dalston area. The image captured from behind the motorcyclist was just before the incident happened, while the two others were captured post-incident.

The suspect’s motorbike was a Ducati Monster with a white body, red chassis and red wheels. In 2021 it was stolen from a Wembley property and, at the time of the shooting, was displaying the registration plates DP21 OXY.

Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway, lead for policing in Hackney, “I am making a renewed appeal for information relating to the shooting in Hackney on Wednesday, 29 May, which left three men injured and a 9-year-old girl in a critical condition. Our investigation team has been working tirelessly to piece together what happened and to identify the dangerous individuals responsible for this shocking and indiscriminate act of violence.

“They are now in a position to release images of a suspect on a motorcycle that they are working to trace. We believe the motorcycle has been in the Peckham and Crystal Palace areas. Anyone who saw this motorcycle or who can help us identify the rider is urged to contact us immediately.”

Conway added, “Whoever this person is, they are dangerous and must be removed from our streets. We will always be directed by the evidence and at this time, a critical line of enquiry has been the potential link to Turkish-originating organised criminal networks.

“The nine-year-old girl who was injured was simply out having dinner with her family. She remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition. You might be a friend, partner or a family member of someone that you suspect may be involved. I urge you to search your heart to understand if your loyalty to friends or associates extends to covering up for an innocent child being shot.

“It is very clear that this attack has had a devastating impact on the family. On their behalf we ask that their privacy is respected in such difficult circumstances.”

Three men – aged 37, 42 and 44 – who were sitting outside the restaurant were also shot. They have since been discharged from hospital.

The parents of the girl have asked us to read the following statement on their behalf, “We are devastated about what has happened. Our daughter remains stable but in a critical condition. She only went there for ice cream and now we do not know if we will ever get our daughter back to being the smart, funny girl that she was before and whether she will be able to ever speak or move properly again.

“We need our child back, and we are all praying for her full recovery. Please respect our wishes for privacy for ourselves and the rest of the family at this difficult time.”

DCS Conway added, “In addition to my direct appeal to those involved or close to those involved, I would also ask that anyone from our communities who may have information about the shooting or the events leading up to it to please come forward and speak to police.”

Southwark’s Taz Uddin Jailed Seven Years for Drug Trafficking Near East London School

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Fejiro Anokwuru
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A man from Southwark has been sentenced to seven years for the possession with the intent to supply Class A drugs thanks to Met officers.

Taz Uddin, 50, of Brook Drive, was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Tuesday, July 16.

In June 2024, Uddin pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and possession of Class B drugs.

Officers in Tower Hamlets began investigating Uddin after a school in east London reported that he was acting suspiciously in the area. Officers retrieved CCTV footage from the school, which they trawled through to build up a pattern of behaviour, and found a stash of more than 100 wraps of heroin and cocaine hidden in a cigarette box nearby, estimated to be worth £1,100.

The team worked with the school to retrieve the drugs and ensure the pupils were safeguarded.

Detective Inspector Sam Bennett, who led the investigation, said, “I have seen firsthand the devastating effects of drugs on individuals, families and communities. As officers, it is our duty to not only intercept the flow of drugs but to address the root causes that lead people into this destructive cycle.

“Uddin is a prime example that highlights the impact that intelligence-led targeted policing can have. By building trust within the community we can create a safer environment where people feel supported in seeking help.”

Officers executed a warrant on Uddin’s address on Brook Drive, SE11, on Monday, April 22, where they found additional Class A and B drugs, drug paraphernalia and clothes that matched his outfit seen on the school CCTV.

In line with A New Met for London, the Met is intensifying its efforts to address the concerns of the communities it serves. London residents have expressed their concerns about the drug trade and related violence and anti-social behaviour. In response to these concerns, dedicated local officers are actively engaged in round-the-clock operations aimed at arresting those involved in drug-related activities, thereby enhancing London’s safety and security.

Interconnected, Digital: Europol Explains How Migrant Smugglers, Human Traffickers Operate

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Olaoluwa Fabuyi
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The new report by Europol’s European Migrant Smuggling Centre (EMSC) looks into the latest developments and main threats in migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings, based on the most recent operations supported by Europol.

The report highlights the main challenges presented by the current criminal landscape and aims to help law enforcement step up the fight against criminal networks, which not only rob individuals of their dignity but directly threaten people’s lives.

Migrant smuggling and human trafficking networks are highly adaptive and exploit geopolitical events, including economic and social crises, to maximise their illegal profits. These networks swiftly identify criminal opportunities the digital environment offers and take advantage of them to increase their illegal proceeds. Criminals abuse social media platforms, mobile applications, and cryptocurrencies to offer their illegal services, manage logistics and payments, and secure profits.

In 2015, the European Union was confronted with an unprecedented migratory crisis. In response, in 2016, Europol increased its support to national law enforcement authorities by creating a dedicated hub – Europol’s European Migrant Smuggling Centre – to facilitate closer cross-border cooperation and the rapid exchange of operational information. 

In 2023 alone, Europol supported 223 operations against migrant smuggling and human trafficking networks. The agency also provided national law enforcement authorities with 1,231 operational reports to advance their investigations in 2023. Europol has further developed the concept of Operational Task Forces (OTFs) in this crime area, with 11 OTFs targeting migrant smuggling and human trafficking networks.

Investigations into migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings reveal a complex and dynamic criminal environment in which actors take advantage of existing infrastructures and engage in multiple illegal activities. These criminal networks also engage in several other criminal activities, such as drugs and arms trafficking, document fraud and violence.

Migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings are interconnected, especially in cases where irregular migrants are in debt to their smugglers and end up in labour or sexual exploitation schemes to pay the smuggling fees. The links between migrant smuggling, terrorism and the financing of terrorism are of particular concern.

In April 2024, Europol hosted the conference “Tackling migrant smuggling in the digital domain” under the umbrella of the European Commission initiative Global Alliance to Counter Migrant Smuggling. During this event, over 100 experts from EU Member States, third-party countries, agencies and international organisations met to discuss the challenges and possible responses to migrant smuggling enabled by online platforms.

In June 2024, the Spanish National Police hosted Europol’s European Migrant Smuggling Centre’s Annual Conference in Madrid, attended by representatives from law enforcement authorities in the Member States and operational partner countries, from EU agencies and bodies, international organisations, as well as from the private sector.

The meeting focussed on the current threats and challenges faced by investigators. The conference also furthered the exchange of good practices and difficulties in investigating the digital dimension of migrant smuggling, aiming to strengthen the EU’s tools in the fight against this criminal threat. 

Police Officer Daniel Naggea Dismissed for Posting Sexist, Misogynistic Posts on Social Media

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Deborah Ojuade
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An officer has been dismissed without notice for making sexist and misogynistic posts on social media.

A misconduct hearing was held for PC Daniel Naggea of the North Area Basic Command Unit after a professional standards investigation found he had created several offensive posts on TikTok.

Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines, who is in charge of policing in North Area (Enfield and Haringey), said, “PC Naggea’s posts on social media were both offensive and disrespectful.

“This behaviour is unacceptable. PC Naggea has fallen well below the standards we expect from our officers, and it is only right that he has been dismissed from the Met.”

The hearing concluded on Tuesday, July 16 and found that PC Naggea breached standards of professional behaviour relating to discreditable conduct at the level of gross misconduct.

PC Naggea will be added to the Barred List held by the College of Policing. Police and several related bodies cannot employ those appearing on the list.

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