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Ghana has arrested 14 people over fake news and offensive speech in less than 16 months, nearly double the total under the previous eight-year administration. President John Mahama, who once condemned such policies as opposition leader, now faces criticism for what some call a crackdown on dissent.
Indonesia's anti-corruption drive intensified with the arrest of Deputy Immigration Minister Silmy Karim on November 21, following a 10-hour interrogation by the KPK. The arrest expands a crackdown that also saw the detention of a former official linked to a presidential nutrition program and the Chief Ombudsman earlier this year.
Police detained more than 280 people in Paris after PSG’s Champions League win triggered riots involving thousands of fans. Interior Minister Nunez reported 416 detentions nationwide and said seven officers were injured.
A U.S. ICE agent has been arrested in Texas for allegedly shooting a Venezuelan man during a controversial immigration sweep in Minnesota. The agent, Christian Castro, faces multiple assault charges after authorities say he fired through a front door, striking the victim in the leg. The case has intensified scrutiny of aggressive immigration enforcement tactics.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested on five charges, including domestic violence and strangulation, according to Wisconsin police. Jacobs has denied the allegations through his attorneys. The NFL has acknowledged the situation but declined further comment.
Czech police have detained a Russian Orthodox bishop after finding four boxes of suspicious white powder in his car. Moscow has condemned the arrest as a provocation. The bishop denies any involvement with drugs.
Shinnosuke Abe, coach of the Japanese professional baseball team Yomiuri Giants, was arrested Monday on charges of assaulting his daughter. The arrest has stunned Japan, given Abe's high profile in sports. The team has not yet commented.
Shinji Abe, head coach of the Yomiuri Giants, was arrested on May 25, 2026, for assault, according to Kyodo News. The arrest has rocked the sports world, with police still investigating the incident, while the team has yet to comment.
Philippine Justice Secretary Freddie Vida ordered law enforcement to arrest Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa, a key enforcer in former President Duterte's drug war, after the Supreme Court refused to block his arrest. Vida warned anyone helping the senator evade capture would 'face consequences.'
