Criminal Gangs Stealing Smartphones and Bank Accounts through Shoulder-Surfing

A criminal gang has been targeting smartphone users by "shoulder-surfing" to steal their pin numbers and then stealing their devices. According to a gang leader interviewed on ITV's Good Morning Britain, the gang members are able to steal up to 20 smartphones each day and access their victims' bank accounts. The gang leader claimed that they can make £50,000 in just half an hour by watching a user enter their pin and then stealing their device. In one instance, it only took half an hour for the gang to gain access to a victim's banking apps and steal tens of thousands of pounds.

Bangladesh’s Infamous Executioner Turned Hangman Passes Away at 74

Bangladesh's most notorious executioner, who rose from being an inmate to becoming the country's deadliest hangman, has passed away at the age of 74. During his time in prison for murder, he carried out the executions of several high-profile individuals. Known for his role in administering the death penalty, the executioner was responsible for hanging a number of prominent figures in Bangladesh. His journey from being a convict to becoming the person tasked with carrying out capital punishment was a unique and controversial one. Despite the controversy surrounding his work, the executioner was a key figure in the implementation of the death penalty in Bangladesh. His passing marks the end of an era for the country's capital punishment system.

Former Leader of Violent Gang in Haiti Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison

A former leader of a powerful gang in Haiti, Germine Joly, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison by a US judge. Joly was known for leading a violent gang that was involved in the kidnapping of 16 American citizens. The sentencing comes as a significant development in the fight against crime and violence in Haiti. Joly's imprisonment is seen as a step towards justice and accountability for the crimes committed by his gang.

British Bank Standard Chartered Accused of Funding Terrorists

A British bank, Standard Chartered, has been accused of facilitating the funding of terrorists by carrying out billions of dollars worth of transactions for individuals involved in terrorist activities. The allegations were made in court papers filed in the United States.