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Arabian Business
4 days ago
- Arabian Business
Dubai Police extradite two international crime suspects to France in 2025
Dubai Police have extradited two internationally wanted individuals to French authorities for their involvement in transnational organised crimes, including attempted fraud and trafficking in narcotics and psychotropic substances. The Force apprehended the suspects after international red notices were issued, as they appeared on the wanted lists of INTERPOL and the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol). Dubai Police stated that the wanted individuals have been handed over to French authorities as part of their ongoing efforts to combat crime under the Ministry of Interior, in cooperation with the Dubai Public Prosecution, to ensure that all legal and judicial measures are taken. INTERPOL Red Notice suspects handed over by Dubai Police to French authorities The handover follows the International Cooperation Department of the UAE Ministry of Justice receiving international arrest warrants for the suspects, which is the central authority for handling international cooperation requests. With this extradition, the total number of wanted individuals handed over to France by Dubai Police in 2025 rises to ten. These individuals are involved in international crimes, including murder, leading criminal organisations, money laundering, armed robbery, and drug trafficking. Dubai Police confirmed that this extradition aligns with their commitment to strengthening cooperation and collaboration with law enforcement agencies worldwide. Their objective is to combat transnational organised crime in all forms and establish a global security framework focused on crime prevention and the exchange of security practices, ultimately enhancing community safety and security. 'The search and investigation teams, alongside the raid units and specialised divisions within the General Department of Criminal Investigation, successfully apprehended all wanted individuals shortly after receiving the red notices. This success was achieved through dedicated field efforts and the application of advanced technology at the Data Analysis Centre, which enabled precise tracking, location identification, and ultimately ensured their handover to justice,' the Force said in a statement according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM).
Dubai Eye
5 days ago
- Dubai Eye
Dubai Police extradite two international fugitives to France
Dubai Police have extradited two internationally wanted suspects to France for their involvement in serious transnational crimes, including attempted fraud and drug trafficking. The individuals were arrested in Dubai following red notices issued by INTERPOL and Europol. The handover was carried out in coordination with the UAE Ministry of Interior, Dubai Public Prosecution, and the Ministry of Justice, which received international arrest warrants for the suspects. This brings the total number of extraditions to France by Dubai Police in 2025 to 10, with charges ranging from murder and armed robbery to money laundering and leading criminal organisations. Dubai Police reaffirmed their commitment to global law enforcement cooperation, highlighting the role of coordinated field efforts and the use of advanced tracking technologies by their criminal investigation and data analysis teams. #News | Dubai Police extradite Two Wanted Individuals to French Authorities for Attempted Fraud and Drug Trafficking Details: #InternationalCooperation #CombattingCrime — Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) July 25, 2025
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Asean urged to tackle border crisis fuelled by scams, slavery and rising tensions
TENSIONS are soaring again at the 818km border between Thailand and Cambodia, with reports of gunfire exchanges and aerial surveillance shaking communities on both sides. While border disputes in the area are nothing new, especially around the Preah Vihear temple, this latest escalation is worrying, not just for Thailand and Cambodia, but for Asean. Asean was founded on Aug 8, 1967, by Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand, with the shared purpose of promoting regional peace, stability and cooperation. Today, that founding spirit is being tested. But this is no ordinary military flare-up. The current stand-off is aggravated by the entrenchment of criminal economies in the borderlands. They must be demilitarised and decriminalised (D and D). Towns such as Poipet, O'Smach, and Ban Nong Ian have become synonymous with digital slavery and online scam syndicates. These centres — operating in defiance of national and international laws — trap thousands of individuals, often migrants or trafficking victims, in enslaved cybercrime. Underlying this militarised rivalry is a lawless economy that distorts development and destabilises state authority. The challenge now is twofold: to stop the fighting and to root out the criminal infrastructure sustaining it. Thus, a D and D strategy is key. Asean's other founding members — Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines and Malaysia — must take the lead in steering the region back toward peace. While Thailand is directly involved in the border confrontation, the remaining founding members possess both credibility and strategic experience. Indonesia's track record in Aceh, Singapore's diplomatic steadiness and the Philippines' continued efforts to manage conflict in Mindanao have all contributed to Asean's legacy of peacebuilding. Malaysia, for its part, has long pursued a policy of a quiet diplomacy in the South China Sea. It upholds its maritime rights while avoiding provocation and keeping the region free from great-power entrapment. That same quiet resolve must now be channelled into addressing the Thai-Cambodian border crisis. The international legal framework must also be respected. Cambodia is a signatory to the Ottawa Treaty banning the use of anti-personnel landmines. Allegations that landmines have been used along the border must be investigated thoroughly. More urgently, Asean must call for a global crackdown on the scam centres and digital slave-labour operations that have taken root along this frontier and elsewhere in Myanmar and Laos. These syndicates are integral to the escalation of instability. In many cases, they function with protection from corrupt officials or rogue security elements. Asean cannot allow parts of its territory to become sanctuaries for such lawlessness. If anything ASEANPOL, Europol and Interpol must all be permanent fixtures in this region. This is a regional emergency. Asean must form a high-level task force, with joint investigative and enforcement capacities, to dismantle these criminal economies. The demilitarisation of the border zones —particularly near the Preah Vihear temple — is equally essential. The International Court of Justice has ruled twice in favour of Cambodia, in 1962 and again in 2013, on the status of the temple. These rulings must be respected by both sides. Territorial grievances cannot be allowed to override legal commitments or regional peace. It is also encouraging that China, Japan and South Korea have called for restraint and dialogue. As key strategic partners of both Thailand and Cambodia, these countries' position remains aligned with Asean's Treaty of Amity and Cooperation, which enshrines negotiation and non-use of force. Asean must not wait for external powers to stabilise its backyard. This is a moment for regional leadership. Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines and Malaysia must close ranks, not through public grandstanding, but through active, behind-the-scenes diplomacy. The mechanisms of peace exist; what is required now is the will to activate them. History reminds us that once conflict ignites between neighbours with long, entangled pasts, it becomes harder to control. Asean was built to prevent such tragedies. Its founding members must again rise to that responsibility.
Sharjah 24
5 days ago
- Sharjah 24
Dubai Police extradite two wanted individuals to France
Arrests follow INTERPOL and Europol red notices The Force apprehended the suspects after international red notices were issued, as they were listed on the wanted lists of INTERPOL and the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol). Legal cooperation with French authorities and UAE Justice Ministry Dubai Police highlighted that the wanted individuals have been handed over to French authorities as part of their ongoing efforts to combat crime under the Ministry of Interior, in cooperation with the Dubai Public Prosecution, to ensure that all necessary legal and judicial measures are taken. Extradition reflects strengthened global law enforcement ties This follows the International Cooperation Department of the UAE Ministry of Justice receiving international arrest warrants for the suspects, which is the central authority for handling international cooperation requests. Ten individuals extradited to France in 2025 With this handover, the total number of wanted individuals extradited to France by Dubai Police in 2025 rises to ten. These individuals are involved in grave international crimes, including murder, leading criminal organisations, money laundering, armed robbery, and drug trafficking. Commitment to global security and crime prevention Dubai Police confirmed that this extradition aligns with their commitment to strengthening cooperation and collaboration with law enforcement agencies worldwide. Their objective is to combat transnational organised crime in all forms and establish a robust global security framework focused on crime prevention and the exchange of successful security practices, ultimately enhancing community safety and security. Advanced technology key to apprehending suspects Furthermore, the Force stated, 'The search and investigation teams, alongside the raid units and specialised divisions within the General Department of Criminal Investigation, successfully apprehended all wanted individuals shortly after receiving the red notices. This success was achieved through dedicated field efforts and the application of advanced technology at the Data Analysis Centre, which enabled precise tracking, location identification, and ultimately ensured their handover to justice."
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Dubai extradites two men wanted by Interpol to France: UAE's 2025 extraditions to France reach 10
Dubai has extradited two international suspects to France on charges of fraud and drug trafficking, marking the latest step in a series of coordinated international operations aimed at dismantling organised transnational crime networks. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The arrests, carried out after Interpol and Europol red notices were issued, underscore the UAE's increasing role as a key hub in global law enforcement collaboration. International Red Notices Lead to Arrest and Extradition Two individuals, whose identities have not been publicly disclosed, were apprehended in Dubai following international red notices issued by both Interpol and Europol. Dubai Police confirmed the arrests on Friday, stating the men were wanted in France for serious criminal offenses including attempted fraud and trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. In an official statement, Dubai Police said: 'Search and investigation teams launched a tracking operation based on red notices. The suspects and their homes were identified and monitored until they were arrested.' The arrests were the result of joint efforts between Dubai Police, the UAE Ministry of Justice's International Cooperation Department, and French judicial authorities. The Ministry of Justice confirmed it had received official arrest warrants and coordinated with Dubai's Public Prosecution to facilitate the extradition. Authorities further revealed that the suspects were not just wanted for isolated offenses but were linked to organised international criminal activity, with connections to murder, money laundering, armed robbery, and crime syndicate leadership. 'These suspects were involved in organised international crimes including murder, money laundering, armed robbery, drug trafficking and crime gang leaders,' the Dubai Police added. Broader Law Enforcement Trend: 10 Extraditions to France in 2025 With this operation, the number of suspects extradited by Dubai Police to France in 2025 has reached 10, according to official figures. These individuals are tied to a wide range of grave offenses including: Premeditated murder Leading organised crime networks Large-scale drug trafficking Armed robbery Financial crimes including money laundering and fraud This increasing number highlights the UAE's proactive stance on transnational crime and the country's tightening cooperation with global law enforcement agencies. Earlier this year, on February 7, the UAE extradited Mehdi Charafa, a French national wanted on charges of drug trafficking and money laundering, after the UAE's Federal Supreme Court approved the extradition request from French authorities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now High-Profile Cases Highlight UAE's Role in Global Policing Dubai has also been instrumental in other high-stakes international handovers this year. On July 17, the UAE extradited Othman El Ballouti, widely known as the 'Cocaine King', to Belgium. El Ballouti, a 38-year-old Belgian-Moroccan, was among Interpol and Europol's most wanted. He is accused of orchestrating massive cocaine shipments into Europe, particularly through the Port of Antwerp, one of Europe's busiest entry points for narcotics. El Ballouti's arrest in Dubai in December 2024 and subsequent extradition followed procedures outlined under the 2021 UAE-Belgium extradition treaty. His case formed part of a wider international anti-narcotics operation involving multiple jurisdictions. Alongside El Ballouti, two other high-profile suspects, Matthias Akyazili and Georgi Faes, were also extradited, marking a significant moment in international anti-narcotics collaboration. A Regional Hub for International Cooperation The International Cooperation Department at the UAE Ministry of Justice has played a central role in processing these extradition requests. As the designated authority for handling such international legal matters, it works closely with domestic agencies like Dubai Police and the Public Prosecution to ensure that extradition proceedings are compliant with both UAE laws and international agreements. The UAE's active response to red notices and arrest warrants, especially in high-profile cases, reflects a broader policy shift toward strengthening international justice systems and reinforcing global security frameworks.
