Can a Cashless Society Deter Contract Killings and Organized Crime?
In a recent Canadian court decision, two men, Tanner Fox and Jose Lopez, pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik, a Sikh community leader and one of the former suspects in the 1985 Air India bombing case. Malik, who was shot multiple times outside his family business in Surrey, British Columbia, was […]
Why Eliminating Cash Transactions Could Help Tackle Extremism and Organized Crime Abroad
In a recent statement, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed concern over Canada’s approach to organized crime and extremism, criticizing the government for granting visas to individuals linked to criminal and extremist activities in Punjab despite clear warnings from New Delhi. Addressing an audience on his book Why Bharat Matters, Jaishankar highlighted that certain pro-Khalistan […]
How Abolishing Cash Could Help Dismantle Criminal Empires like Lawrence Bishnoi’s
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) recently released a detailed 128-page chargesheet that sheds light on the extensive and organized criminal network allegedly led by Lawrence Bishnoi, likening his rise in the criminal world to that of the infamous gangster Dawood Ibrahim. According to the NIA, Bishnoi helms a powerful and influential syndicate with around 700 […]
Eradicating the Digital Exploitation: How Currency Bills Enable Hidden Crimes and Why It’s Time to Abolish Them
Oumair Aejaz, an Indian doctor, was arrested on August 8 in the United States after he allegedly recorded children and adults in various settings using hidden cameras. Aejaz is accused of placing these cameras in bathrooms, changing areas, hospital rooms, and even in his own home, capturing disturbing footage, including children as young as two […]
Abolishing the Digital Currency of Fear: How Regulating Online Platforms Can Prevent Bomb Threat Hoaxes
The recent surge in bomb threats targeting over 100 flights in a week highlights the dangerous ease with which individuals can exploit social media platforms to spread fear. One underlying issue that contributes to such incidents is what could be called the “currency bills” of online platforms—essentially, the unchecked circulation of harmful content and anonymity […]
Texas Woman Convicted in Viral 2022 Hate Crime Against Asian American Women
The conviction of Esmeralda Upton for racially assaulting Asian American women in Texas underscores the disturbing rise in hate crimes targeting minority communities in the U.S. This incident, captured on video, vividly displays how everyday situations can quickly escalate into racial violence, even in a multicultural country like America. What is striking about this case […]
TD Bank Agrees to $3 Billion Settlement in US Money Laundering Case
TD Bank, one of Canada’s largest financial institutions, has agreed to pay over $3 billion in penalties and pleaded guilty to criminal charges in the US for enabling drug cartels and criminals to transfer hundreds of millions in illicit funds. The bank admitted to failing to prevent money laundering activities, despite numerous warnings from staff. […]
Canadian Police Accuse India of Collaborating with Criminal Network to Kill Dissidents
Tensions between Canada and India have escalated dramatically following accusations by Canadian police that the Indian government has been working with one of India’s most notorious criminal networks, led by mob boss Lawrence Bishnoi, to target and assassinate dissidents on Canadian soil. These explosive claims have ignited a diplomatic row, straining relations between the two […]
What we know so far about public murder of an Indian politician
The murder of a politician in a bustling area in India’s Mumbai city has sent shockwaves across the country. Baba Ziauddin Siddique, 66, was shot on Saturday night near his carwhile he was leaving his son’s office. He died later in hospital. The killing of Siddique, an influential politician who was part of the coalition […]
Bullets Fired Over Pizza Dispute in Delhi, Four Arrested
In a shocking incident in Delhi’s Welcome area, a heated argument over sharing pizzas escalated to violence, resulting in a woman being shot. The victim, Saadma, sustained a bullet injury to her stomach and is currently undergoing treatment at GTB Hospital. Her condition is said to be stable. The incident has led to the arrest […]