Annabelle Chapman is a journalist based in Warsaw, Poland. She writes about Central and Eastern Europe for a range of international publications.

Russian soldiers get prison terms in second Ukraine war crimes trial

31 May 2022  |  www.adn.com  |  English  |  War Crimes

A Ukrainian court sentenced two Russian soldiers to 11.5 years in prison for war crimes, marking the second such verdict during the ongoing conflict. The soldiers, Alexander Bobikin and Alexander Ivanov, were found guilty of shelling civilian sites in the Kharkiv region. Ukraine's chief prosecutor announced the inclusion of Estonia, Latvia, and Slovakia in a multinational investigation team to hold Russia accountable. The International Criminal Court and Eurojust are coordinating efforts to gather and share evidence. Concerns about the fairness and speed of the trials have been raised by legal experts. Additionally, a Russian service member will be tried in absentia for rape and murder.

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Chiara Crescenzi is a journalist based in Roma, RM, Italia.

Eurojust has blocked one of the most powerful malware in the world

30 Oct 2024  |  www.wired.it  |  Italian  |  Malware

Eurojust, the European Union's agency for judicial cooperation, coordinated an international operation to dismantle servers hosting the RedLine and Meta infostealer malware, which had stolen personal data from millions worldwide. The operation involved authorities from the Netherlands, United States, Belgium, Portugal, United Kingdom, and Australia, resulting in the takedown of over 1200 servers and the arrest of two individuals in Belgium. The successful operation highlights the collaborative efforts of international law enforcement in combating cybercrime.

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Alberto De Filippis is a journalist based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Please use this phone +33 607 636203

The EU wants to protect evidence of war crimes committed in Ukraine

27 Apr 2022  |  fr.euronews.com  |  French  |  EU Legislation

The European Union is proposing changes to Eurojust's mandate to allow the agency to preserve and analyze evidence of war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine. This evidence could include videos, audio recordings, or satellite images. European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders emphasized the importance of coordinated action among member states and partners like Ukraine, and the need for a new approach to interviewing refugees and victims of sexual violence to avoid repeated questioning.

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Journaliste, conteuse et communicatrice ayant six ans d'expertise dans les multimédias, montages videos et rédaction web. Canadienne en France. Travaillons ensembles pour créer une histoire captivante pour vos clients.

Why are satellite images useful for investigating war crimes in Ukraine?

30 Oct 2024  |  fr.euronews.com  |  French  |  Satellite Imagery

Satellite images are increasingly used as crucial evidence in war crime investigations in Ukraine, with organizations like Eurojust relying on them to support legal proceedings. These images help establish timelines and verify events, complementing other evidence types. Key providers include Planet Labs, Maxar Technologies, and BlackSky. Despite their utility, challenges such as legal restrictions and potential misinterpretations persist. The International Criminal Court has issued warrants against Russian figures, including Vladimir Putin, for war crimes related to the Ukraine conflict.

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Klaudjo Jonuzaj is a journalist based in Tirana, Albania. I have a important experience working with international media in English. I follow current affairs in Albania and Kosovo.

Former Advisor to Olta Xhaçka Arrested in Dubai

01 Oct 2023  |  Telegrafi  |  Albanian  |  Fraud

Amant Josifi, former political advisor to ex-Foreign Minister Olta Xhaçka, has been arrested in Dubai. Josifi was wanted by Spanish authorities for call-center fraud. Investigations revealed his connection to multiple fraudulent investment platforms and call centers in Albania. The operation involved Eurojust and Europol, leading to the discovery of extensive email evidence linking Josifi to the scam.

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jean-marc manach is a french investigative & OSINT (data)journalist based in Paris, France, working on surveillance, privacy and intelligence issues (among other things) since the late 90s.

He has written numerous information security manuals explaining how to protect ones sources and ...

The dismantling of the LockBit ransomware reveals its links with members of the Evil Corp gang

03 Oct 2024  |  Next  |  French  |  International Sanctions

The dismantling of the LockBit ransomware network has unveiled its connections with the notorious Evil Corp gang. Europol and Eurojust, in collaboration with law enforcement from 12 countries, have arrested key members and seized critical infrastructure. The operation revealed that LockBit, contrary to its promises, archived stolen data. Evil Corp, linked to the Russian state, has been a persistent cyber threat, extorting over $300 million globally. Sanctions have been imposed on several Russian individuals, including Maksim Yakubets, the alleged leader of Evil Corp, and his associates. The article highlights the intricate ties between cybercriminals and Russian intelligence, with significant implications for international cybersecurity efforts.

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I am a Romanian journalist based in Chisinau, Moldova, since 2015. My area of expertise is politics and investigations. However, I wrote features, analysis, interviews and news in English for several foreign media outlets from Europe and Caucasus. I covered also economics and social topics.

Romania, Moldova, Jointly Dismantle Major Migrant Smuggling Operation

29 May 2024  |  Balkan Insight  |  English  |  International Cooperation

Authorities in Romania and Moldova dismantled a major human trafficking network that smuggled over 100 migrants into the Schengen Area, charging up to EUR 5,000 per person. The operation involved searches in both countries, resulting in multiple arrests and confessions. Eurojust facilitated the cooperation, ensuring efficient investigation. Previous operations in April and March also targeted similar smuggling networks, highlighting Romania's role as a key route for traffickers and its efforts to strengthen border control amid aspirations to join the Schengen Area.

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Imane Rachidi is a journalist based in The Hague, The Netherlands, and covers in a multimedia format different news subject in Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg and Spain.

Eurojust states that the terrorist threat in Europe 'remains alive' and calls for more coordination

31 Oct 2023  |  euroefe.euractiv.es  |  Spanish  |  Judicial Cooperation

Ladislav Hamran, president of Eurojust, emphasized that the terrorist threat in Europe remains significant, as evidenced by recent attacks in Belgium and France. He highlighted the importance of close coordination and early information sharing between European countries in combating terrorism. With the modification of Eurojust's regulation, judicial authorities will now have a stronger legal basis to share a broader range of information on terrorism cases. The European Judicial Register on Terrorism (CTR), managed by Eurojust since September 2019, will enhance the detection of links between terrorism cases and connections with other serious crimes, as well as establish ties between suspects and terrorist networks across the EU. The CTR was introduced following the Paris and Saint-Denis terrorist attacks in November 2015, and to date, 915 terrorism cases have been registered in the agency's databases. Eurojust also hosts liaison prosecutors from non-EU countries, including Albania, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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