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FBI Uncovers Second Assassination Plot Against Trump Linked to Iranian Connections

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has uncovered a second plot to assassinate former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, as reported by the BBC. The scheme involves a Pakistani national with links to Iran, who has been charged with conspiring to assassinate several prominent American figures, including Trump.

Lithuania's Cryptocurrency Surge Raises Concerns for Regulators Amid Money Laundering Fears

Lithuania finds itself at the forefront of cryptocurrency expansion within the EU, boasting one of the largest counts of crypto companies. However, this surge has prompted regulators to sound the alarm, citing concerns about potential misuse for money laundering and criminal endeavors, as reported by Latvian public electronic media.

Two US citizens kidnapped in Mexico found dead, two survive

Two US citizens kidnapped by suspected Mexican drug traffickers were found dead Tuesday while two others survived, in what officials said appeared to be a tragic case of mistaken identity.

Washington vowed to do everything in its power to ensure justice for the victims, who crossed the border into the crime-plagued city of Matamoros in Tamaulipas state on Friday for medical reasons.

Europol: 800 People Arrested in Mega Operation against Encrypted Criminal Activities

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Dutch National Police (Politie), and the Swedish Police Authority (Polisen), in cooperation with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and 16 other countries have carried out with the support of Europol one of the largest and most sophisticated law enforcement operations to date in the fight against encrypted criminal activities, the EU p

Montenegro Deploys Software to Detect Fake Voters

On Tuesday, the Montenegrin Interior Ministry signed a 2 million euro contract for an automated fingerprint identification system called  AFIS.

The AFIS system, originally developed by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation for use in criminal cases, will compare nationally issued ID cards and fingerprints with the voters registry. AFIS will be operational within three months.

FBI Director Comey to Visit Bulgaria Next Week

James Comey, Director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), will pay a visit to Bulgaria next week, Sofia-based BGNES news outlet reported on Thursday.

According to insiders, Comey is expected to meet with Bulgaria's Chief Prosecutor Sotir Tsatsarov, 24 Chasa daily said.

James Comey was sworn in as the seventh Director of the FBI on 4 September 2013.