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The rise of Rasquiña: How Ecuador’s most wanted fugitive shaped organized crime
It took Ecuador’s police nine months to locate the country’s most wanted fugitive. However, when they found him outside an apartment complex in Bogotá, Colombia, the leader of the Choneros gang, Jorge Luis Zambrano, known as “Rasquiña” or simply “JL,” appeared calm.
547
Prison officer jailed for 15 months after sex scandal with inmate at HMP Wandsworth
A prison officer who was filmed having sex with an inmate in his cell has been sentenced to 15 months in prison.
519
From beaches to prison: how a vacation in Dubai can turn into a nightmare
Last year, this destination was a favorite for Brits seeking winter sun, but strict laws mean actions like kissing or drinking alcohol on a flight could lead to arrest. Travelers should be aware of local customs and regulations to avoid legal trouble. Always check the rules of your destination before traveling.
551
Northamptonshire prison officer arrested over allegations of being filmed having sex with an inmate
Female prison officer faces misconduct investigation after footage reportedly shared with inmates at HMP Five Wells
480
UK’s most dangerous prisoner spends 51st Christmas behind bars in underground glass cell
Quadruple killer Robert Maudsley is feared so dangerous he has been given his own special cell and kept apart from other inmates for almost 17,000 days, or 46 years
429
Convicted murderer on the run again after failing to return to prison
A convicted murderer is at large after failing to return to prison in Northern Ireland for a second time.
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Brit teen Marcus Fakana jailed for year in Dubai prison over holiday sex with girl, 17
Marcus Fakana, 18, was arrested for having a consensual sexual encounter with a then 17-year-old girl while the two were on holiday in Dubai
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The prison population in England and Wales is projected to exceed 100,000 by 2029
Rising prosecutions, higher maximum sentences and soaring number of people on remand driving growth from 86,000 today
550
UK’s highest-paid prison inmate earned £46k last year – more than most nurses and teachers
The UK’s highest-paid prison inmate earned around £46,000 last year - more than most nurses, teachers, and biochemists, as well as the prison officers guarding them
488
’Detailed prison maps’ leak on the dark web, raising concerns about potential jail escapes
The National Crime Agency has launched an investigation into a massive leak of prison layouts online amid fears they could be used to help prisoners escape.
540
Polish criminals in UK jails could be deported under new deal between Poland and the UK
Dangerous Polish criminals languishing in UK jails could be deported to Poland under new plans being drawn up between the two countries.
473
Fraud convictions didn’t stop this lawyer from creating a successful practice in Cyprus
Cypriot authorities stalled for 13 years on a European Arrest Warrant filed by the U.K., where Christos Christodoulides absconded from prison.
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Prisoner released after a £3,000,000 money laundering scheme was caught in a £250,000 Lamborghini
A prisoner who was jailed for 10 years for his part in a £3,000,000 money laundering scheme has been freed from prison.
467
Russian court sentences 72-year-old American for allegedly fighting for Ukraine
Steven James Hubbard given six years and 10 months in prison, but family cast doubt on his reported confession
568
South African officials have been punished for delaying a report on a killer’s escape
Following a damning report by the South African Office of the Public Protector, authorities have reassigned two officials and issued them final written warnings for taking six months to report the escape of a convicted murderer and rapist from prison.
635
Ecuador gangs target prison officials in bid to regain control
The murder of the head of Ecuador’s largest men’s prison appears to be the latest act of violence by prison gangs in their ongoing attempt to reestablish control over the penitentiary system.
586
Over 2,000 prisoners released within a week under early release program
The prison population in England and Wales has dropped by 2,188 in a week following the mass early release of offenders to deal with overcrowding.
524
Minister confirms steps to prevent domestic abuse prisoners from being released early tomorrow
About 1,700 prisoners will be released early on Tuesday to try to alleviate overcrowded prisons in England and Wales.
450
Offenders might serve their sentences in Estonian prisons as a measure to alleviate overcrowding
The Ministry of Justice says it is "considering all viable options" to increase capacity on the prison estate, as the latest statistics show there are only about 1,000 places available.
635
Martin Jackson: Police search for escaped prisoner from HMP Castle Huntly
Jackson is on the run from HMP Castle Huntly, which is west of Dundee, and was reported missing to police on Wednesday evening.
515
Notorious gangster Curtis ’Cocky’ Warren admits to six charges but avoids jail
Gangster Curtis ’Cocky’ Warren says he wants to be out of the ’public glare’ after admitting to breaching a Serious Crime Prevention Order he was slapped with for drug importation
365
Inmates in Russian prison take staff hostage during a deadly clash
Russia’s Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN) said on August 23 that a group of inmates at a prison in the southwestern region of Volgograd have taken an unspecified number of staff members hostage amid reports that knife-wielding prisoners launched a deadly attack on guards.
518
New UK prisons crisis as riots raise concerns about overcrowding
Emergency plan set to be introduced that could see alleged criminals released and court cases delayed
479
British man dies on death row despite later being proven innocent
British man Kris Maharaj spent 38 years in jail and passed away after fighting nearly 40 years to clear his name, human rights lawyer Stafford Smith said in a social media post
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Maoist cult leader was found dead in bed in prison cell, inquest hears
Aravindan Balakrishnan, jailed in 2016 for string of sexual assaults, died of natural causes, coroner rules
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