Crime & Justice

Swiss Mob Boss Cocaine Trial: Albanian Trafficking In Lucerne
Today in Lucerne, a critical court trial begins involving a suspected drug dealer accused of managing extensive cocaine trafficking operations for an Albanian drug boss, raising serious questions about crime and security in Switzerland.
Geneva Cigarette Smuggling: British Man Faces Swiss Jail
A British man caught with thousands of cigarettes at Geneva Airport highlights a broader trend of increased smuggling activities in Switzerland's major airports.
Election Fraud In Ascona and Arbedo-Castione?
Allegations of torn ballot papers during the Ascona municipal elections raise legal and procedural queries.
Federal Office of Police Cracks Down On Money Laundering
A major international operation led by the Federal Office of Police has dismantled an extensive money laundering network linked to the 'Ndrangheta.
Geneva Will Not Remove Statues Of Colonialists & Racists
Geneva decides against the removal of statues linked to racism and colonialism, focusing instead on contextualising their historical roles.
Bern Riots: 11 Policeman Injured & Arrests
Violence erupts at Bern's Schützenmatte as rioters clash with police, leading to numerous injuries and arrests.
Brian Keller Pre-Trail Detention Approved In Zurich
Brian Keller, known from a 2013 documentary, has been placed under pre-trial detention in Zurich, facing charges of attempted grievous bodily harm.
ATM Heist at Cantonal Bank of Jura: 4th Target In Months
In the early hours, three culprits targeted the Cantonal Bank of Jura's ATM in Le Noirmont.
Swiss Politician Charged With Faking Covid Certificates
Christophe Loperetti faces probation after a court finds him guilty of trading counterfeit Covid certificates, underscoring his disregard for public health.
Zurich Flixbus Crash: Driver In Court, Facing Manslaughter
Italian bus driver to face trial for a 2018 crash in Zurich that resulted in two fatalities and multiple injuries due to alleged irresponsible driving.
Switzerland’s Prison Population Surges To 10 Year Highs
Switzerland's prison occupancy surged to its highest level in a decade as of January 2024.
Chemical Spill in Basel: Criminal Investigation to Follow
Basel's prosecutor's office launches a criminal investigation following a chemical spill at Cabb.
Zurich District Judge Barred From Climate Cases For Bias
Keystone/AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades A judge at the District Court of Zurich is no longer allowed to judge climate activists.
Two Men In Court After They Posted Viral Videos Driving 250 km/h
Two young drivers face serious penalties after posting high-speed joyrides on social media.
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.

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