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  Five sentenced over ‘debt bondage’ people smuggling conspiracy

  National Crime Agency

  September 16, 2026

  Five members of an organised crime group responsible for facilitating illegal entry to the UK of Vietnamese migrants and laundered more than £1.6 million in cash from that criminality have been jailed for a total of almost 40 years. The NCA investigation, conducted jointly with the French Central Office Against Migrant Smuggling Roissy (OLTIM) and Belgian Federal Judicial Police West Flanders (FGP), commenced following a seizure by French Customs officers at Charles de Gaulle Airport in July 2025. A package addressed to Quang Nguyen, allegedly containing chocolates and clothes, was actually found to contain 22 Vietnamese passports.

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  Scam alert related to banks

  HKMA

  September 16, 2026

  The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to the press release issued by the bank listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which has been reported to the HKMA.  Hyperlink to the press release is available on the HKMA website.  

  Bank	Type of Scam
  Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited	Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

   

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  Andorran Police joins Europol’s secure communication network

  Europol

  September 15, 2026

  On 15 September 2026, Europol and the Andorran Police have signed a Memorandum of Understanding connecting Andorra to Europol’s Secure Information Exchange Network Application (SIENA), further strengthening international law enforcement cooperation. Through this connection, the Andorran Police will be able to securely share law enforcement information with Europol and a wide network of European and international partners.