Document fraud – Over 100 false or forged documents discovered by border police at Otopeni Airport, Romania
In the first nine months of 2025, Romanian border police detected 789 crimes of forgery and use of forgery, in which
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Cross Border Crime
Frontex rolls out fully-fledged operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, is launching its first full operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, starting a
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Cybercrime-as-a-service takedown: 7 arrested
An action day performed in Latvia on 10 October 2025 led to the arrest of five cybercriminals of Latvian nationality
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Decisive action against various online scams in Austria and Latvia: seven arrests
A criminal network that has been massively defrauding victims in Austria and Latvia through a range of online and phone
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Nine arrested in a criminal organization specializing in stealing luxury vehicles for sale in the Middle East
The Spanish Civil Guard has dismantled an international criminal organization specializing in the theft and forgery of vehicles, which were
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INTERPOL border security operation yields record arrests, vital information on terrorist travel
Mediterranean counter-terror operation targeted air, sea and land borders 328 individuals subject to INTERPOL Notices and Diffusions, including 57 with
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Over 130 stolen vehicles discovered at the border in the first eight months of 2025
The Romanian Border Police permanently conducts control and verification missions at crossing points and in the area of competence, to
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51 children identified during international taskforce against child sexual exploitation
A total of 51 sexually abused children were identified during the 17th edition of the Victim Identification Task Force (VIDTF17).
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INTERPOL – USD 439 million recovered in global financial crime operation
An INTERPOL-coordinated operation across 40 countries and territories has resulted in the recovery of USD 342 million in government-backed currencies,
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Eurojust coordinates action to halt cryptocurrency fraud of over 100 million euros across Europe
At the request of the Spanish and Portuguese authorities, Eurojust has coordinated a major operation across Europe to halt an
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New fugitive uploaded to EU Most Wanted list for major ransomware attacks
A high-value cybercrime suspect has been added to the EU Most Wanted list. The individual, a Ukrainian national, is believed to
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Millions in counterfeit cash seized in major international haul
Europol has supported a joint law enforcement operation that disrupted the distribution of counterfeit currency through postal services. The action
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Eight arrested in takedown of fake document distribution hub disguised as Greek travel agency
Greek, German and United States law enforcement authorities, together with Europol, have cracked down on an Athens-based migrant smuggling network.
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ATM fraudsters halted in Europol-supported cross border operation led by Romanian and British authorities
A highly organised criminal group involved in large-scale fraud in Western Europe has been dismantled in a coordinated operation led
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Your latest issue of Border Security Report has arrived
Download your copy of Border Security Report at www.border-security-report.com/BSR Please find here your downloadable copy of the July/August 2025 issue
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Crypto investment fraud ring dismantled in Spain after defrauding 5 000 victims worldwide
On 25 June 2025, the Spanish Guardia Civil, with the support of Europol and law enforcement from Estonia, France and
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Three charged in NCA investigation into £3m cash seizures
Three men have been charged as part of a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation into attempts to smuggle millions of
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Your latest issue of Border Security Report has arrived
Download your copy of Border Security Report at www.border-security-report.com/BSR Please find here your downloadable copy of the March/April 2025 issue
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