Crime & Justice

Unknown Person Sued For Election Fraud in Ticino
Arbedo-Castione takes legal action against unknown perpetrators after ballot tampering voids local election results.
Swiss Surveillance Fell Last Year: Federal Intelligence
Swiss law enforcement sees a reduction in surveillance activities, primarily due to fewer aerial searches.
Swisscom and Sunrise Settle Their Lawsuit
Swiss telecom giants Swisscom and Sunrise have resolved their legal dispute averting a prolonged battle over mobile network sharing.
Man On Trail For Trying to Ignite His Ex: Prosecutors Want Him Out of Switzerland
A 43-year-old faces severe charges including attempted murder following a brutal attack on his ex-wife in 2021.
Russian Assets Frozen In Switzerland Worth Less Now
Switzerland reports a significant decrease in the value of Russian assets frozen under sanctions, as valuations drop.
Theologian Faces Inciting Homophobia Charges: Bellinzona Court Hears Case
A prominent theologian faces charges of discrimination and incitement to homophobia in Bellinzona.
Albanian Double Drug Murder In Basel Court
Basel Criminal Court to hear the case of a 53-year-old man, charged with double murder and attempted murder in a drug-related conflict, starting today.
Bern Police Fire Shots in Niederwangen
In a dramatic late-night chase in Niederwangen, Bern police halt a stolen car, averting a potential disaster with no casualties.
Criminal Investigation in Ticino Continues: Norman Gobbi Cleared
The Ticino public prosecutor's office broadens its investigation following a serious traffic incident involving cantonal councillor Norman Gobbi.
Two Foreigners Found Guilty Of Covid Fraud: Jailed and Fined
Two men receive conditional prison sentences for their roles in a large-scale forgery of Covid vaccination certificates.
Lucerne Asset Manager Jailed For Years
A Lucerne-based financial advisor's extensive fraud scheme comes to a definitive end as the Swiss Federal Supreme Court upholds a substantial prison sentence.
Temenos Exonerated By Independent Investigation
After facing serious allegations from Hindenburg Research, Temenos emerges unscathed as independent investigations dismiss all claims.
Sunday, April 14 Weekly Round Up
The convicted head of the Bürgenstock resort, a Russian Swiss citizen indicted: this and more can be found in the Sunday newspapers.
The Swiss Justice System is Overloaded
Swiss cantonal police directors initiate a project to analyse and mitigate the overloading of law enforcement agencies.
22 Year Old German TikTok Racer is in Swiss Court
A 24-year-old faces Lucerne's Criminal Court for egregious speeding, captured on TikTok, showcasing a blatant disregard for traffic laws on the A2 highway and beyond.
Cyber Fraud Crackdown in Switzerland
Switzerland's crackdown on cyber fraud sees charges against a French-Israeli for embezzling millions from companies.
Tragic Incident in Solothurn: A Mother’s Unthinkable Act
In a heart-wrenching turn of events in Solothurn, a mother faces charges for the harrowing loss of her two daughters.
Attempted Homicide in Ticino Has Almost Doubled
Ticino witnesses a worrying spike in attempted homicides, nearly doubling last year, with a notable murder in Aurigeno.

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