Global Scans · Crime · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Crime is morphing away from traditional methods to more sophisticated technological approaches. A decline of traditional hierarchical criminal groups and networks will be accompanied by the expansion of a virtual criminal underground made up of individual criminal entrepreneurs. At the same time, forward-looking agencies are equipping themselves with smart technologies to outfox the criminals. Keep up to date with crime changes below.

• [New] Al-Houthi condemned the death traps of the American-Israeli initiatives to control humanitarian aid, claiming that Western countries continue to supply weapons to Israel so that it will continue its crimes against the Palestinian people. The Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
• [New] The actions of the alleged North Texas Antifa terror cell represent a significant threat to public safety and underscore the need for comprehensive strategies to combat domestic terrorism. County Local News
• [New] In summary, the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence hold the potential to fundamentally reshape how India addresses counter-terrorism challenges. SSBCrack News
• [New] Crime reporting hesitancy among immigrants on Long Island remains high in 2025, driven by fear of immigration consequences, family separation, and retaliation. VisaVerge
• [New] Crime reporting hesitancy among Long Island immigrants remains high due to fear of deportation and retaliation in 2025. VisaVerge
• [New] The Israeli government has often emphasized the need to ensure its citizens' safety and has viewed Hamas as a terrorist organization that poses a significant threat. County Local News
• [New] Domestic terrorism has surged in recent years, with homegrown extremists posing a significant threat to public safety. County Local News
• [New] Compliance with the FinCEN Customer Due Diligence Rule is essential for organizations operating in the U.S. financial sector to mitigate the risk of financial crime. Financial Crime Academy
• [New] A Russian milblogger complained that Russia still fails to provide necessary medical and psychological support to Russian veterans and warned that the Kremlin needs to prepare for an increase in crime perpetrated by returning Russian veterans. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] While the media and government can now have a long backwards and forwards about whether criticism of Israel's genocidal army needs to be defined in law as a criminal offence or terrorism, Israel will get a free pass to continue with the real terrorism: a genocide in Gaza. xenagoguevicene
• [New] Kenya faces a spectrum of security threats - from regional tensions and cross-border skirmishes to terrorism and cyberwarfare. Soko Directory
• [New] The strategy talks about the need to tackle threats posed by organised crime gangs, online safety and making the UK a harder environment for hostile states' intelligence assets to work in. Forces News
• [New] A key focus of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre was the emerging landscape of cyber risks fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence and the increasingly sophisticated methods employed by both state-sponsored entities and criminal organizations. SSBCrack News
• [New] Far from being a political formality, it represents an essential national security intervention, one that could restore public confidence, save lives, and align Nigeria's policing system with federalist best practices from around the world. The Loyal Nigerian Lawyer
• [New] UN Report Warns AI Could Be Misused for Terrorism, Urges Global Action to Prevent Future Threats and Misuse A UN report warns that AI may soon be exploited by terrorists. Leverage Edu
• [New] Diplomats will screen applicants' online activity for signs of hostility toward American citizens, culture, or founding principles, and check for any support of terrorism, antisemitic violence, or threats to national security. Global Post Headline
• [New] A united Syria that does not offer a safe haven for terrorist organizations and ensures the security of its religious and ethnic minorities will support regional security and prosperity. The White House
• [New] Afghanistan has once again become a safe haven for terrorist groups, posing renewed threats to South and Central Asia and beyond, nearly four years after the U.S. military withdrawal. Counter Extremism Project
• [New] As the threat of Iranian retaliation looms, the potential for terror proxies to leverage new-age methods remains front of mind for experts pointing to antisemitic campus protests and social media propaganda as possible methods of creating chaos within the United States. Counter Extremism Project
• [New] Healthcare providers had increasingly become targets for cyber criminals because of the sensitivity of their data and the genuine risk to life in the event that significant health systems are disrupted. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] UN report warns AI could aid terrorism through cyberattacks, deepfakes, weapons; urges urgent global steps to prevent misuse. Leverage Edu
• [New] Peru's copper production faces growing threats from informal and illegal mining, which risks enabling criminal groups and encroaching on concessions. usfunds
• [New] Fintel Alliance members are working in partnership to fight financial crime - pooling data, sharing insights, and targeting major threats to strengthen financial systems and law enforcement action. InsideBitcoins.com

Last updated: 12 July 2025