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Arrest news — August 23, 2026

Publications tagged with Arrest published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

9 publications

Society Local Gov Arrest Fraud
Aug 23, 2026, 18:32 UTC
American Man Arrested in Bangkok for Robbing 7-Eleven and Attacking Police Officer
An American man, Alexander Troy Lopez (29), was arrested in Bangkok after robbing a 7-Eleven store and attacking a police officer with a utility knife or box cutter, causing serious injuries to the officer's neck. Lopez tested positive for methamphetamine and faces charges of assaulting a police officer, theft, robbery, and attempted murder.
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Society Arrest Border Security Fraud
Aug 23, 2026, 18:28 UTC
Three Juveniles Arrested for Attacking Off-Duty Agent in Ceuta
Three juvenile migrants have been arrested in Ceuta for attacking and attempting to rob an off-duty Guardia Civil agent. The incident occurred around 4:30 AM on Sunday near Avenida Cañonero Dato. The agent was approached by a group of at least five people who demanded money and assaulted him when he refused. The suspects were later found and arrested, with one identified as the pusher, another as the puncher, and the third as the kicker. They are being investigated for robbery with violence or intimidation in an attempt and disobedience to authority.
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Society Corruption Arrest Asia
Aug 23, 2026, 18:28 UTC
Lebanon Arrests TikTok 'Doctor Food' for Drug-Laced Treats
Lebanese authorities have arrested Georges Dib, known as 'Doctor Food' on TikTok, after he was sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment for drug trafficking. Dib, who has over 8 million followers, was found to have filled candies and food items with drugs intended for smuggling to Gulf countries.
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Society Local Gov Arrest
Aug 23, 2026, 18:28 UTC
Police Arrest Two Kidnappers in Ondo
Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers in Molege, Owo Local Government Area. The arrest is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle a kidnapping syndicate in the region.
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Society Corruption Arrest White-collar Fraud
Aug 23, 2026, 18:26 UTC
Seven Emfuleni Municipality Employees Arrested for Illegal Electricity Reconnection Scheme
The Gauteng Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) has arrested seven Emfuleni Local Municipality employees for allegedly running an illegal electricity reconnection scheme. The suspects, from the Revenue and Electrical Departments, are accused of misrepresenting themselves as authorized officials and accepting payments directly into their bank accounts to reconnect disconnected electricity supplies. They face charges of fraud, theft, and tampering with essential infrastructure.
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Society Local Gov Arrest Fraud
Aug 23, 2026, 15:46 UTC
15-Year-Old Arrested for Fatal Shooting at Independence High School Football Game
A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder and gang participation in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred during a football game at Independence High School in Bakersfield, California. The victim, a 17-year-old boy, was killed in the incident, which police do not believe was random.
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Society Arrest Fraud Laundering
Aug 23, 2026, 15:45 UTC
Lebanese Police Arrest 'Doctor Foud' After Two Years on the Run
After evading authorities for two years, 'Doctor Foud' was arrested by Lebanese police at his home in Acre. He is wanted for drug trafficking and smuggling, with a life sentence pending in absentia. His arrest came hours after his ex-wife Shrouk held a divorce party from him.
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Society Arrest Protest Fraud
Aug 23, 2026, 15:45 UTC
Body Parts Found on Train, House Raid Follows
The discovery of decomposed human body parts packed in a trolley bag on the Tamil Nadu Express at Agra Cantonment railway station led to a raid at a house in Guduvanchery, Chennai, where more body parts were allegedly recovered. Two suspects, Manik Uddin Laskar and Bhagabati Majhi, were believed to be staying at the house.
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Society Arrest Relief Middle East Fraud
Aug 23, 2026, 15:31 UTC
Suspect Arrested for Vandalizing Woman's Car in Mersin's Anamur District
A suspect has been taken into custody for damaging a woman's car in Mersin's Anamur district. The incident, which was captured on camera, involved the suspect scratching the car with a line, shattering its windows, and slashing its tires. An investigation has been launched by the Anamur Public Prosecutor's Office.
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