The Svea Court of Appeal in Sweden has today confirmed an earlier judgment of 12 years imprisonment against a Swedish citizen in a first-ever case of genocide through the transfer of children, in Syria and Iraq. This judgment is highly significant for potential future prosecutions involving the...

The 21st Annual Meeting of the Network of National Experts on Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) took place at Eurojust’s headquarters from 5-6 November 2025. This year's event focused on two key themes: the forthcoming JITs Collaboration Platform and the role of customs authorities in cross-border...

A large-scale, coordinated operation by the Slovak and Hungarian authorities has led to the dismantling of a major organised crime group (OCG) involved in the trafficking of cocaine, hashish and cannabis throughout Europe since at least 2019. During a joint action day, coordinated by Eurojust, 22...

While a maxi-trial of 132 ‘Ndrangheta mafia members arrested in 2023 during an action day involving 10 countries is ongoing in Reggio Calabria in Italy, 76 of the defendants have already been tried. The first judicial decision has been issued, and the competent judge has convicted the defendants to...

With the assistance of Eurojust and Europol, authorities in Italy, Spain and Belgium have arrested nine members of a gang of thieves stealing high-end luxury cars. Well-targeted thefts of over one hundred high-value vehicles, worth an estimated total of at least EUR 3 million, took place in Italy...

Two successful investigations by Italian and Brazilian authorities have dealt decisive blows to criminal networks operating in both countries. Through fruitful cooperation, authorities discovered the deep criminal ties connecting the Italian and Brazilian criminal worlds. According to an evaluation...

A joint French–Italian investigation team has dismantled two linked organised crime groups (OCGs) involved in trafficking illicit drugs and large-scale money laundering. One of the networks laundered money for the other OCG and other criminals through an elaborate gold trading system. In a series of...

At the request of the Spanish and Portuguese authorities, Eurojust has coordinated a major operation across Europe to halt an elaborate investment fraud with cryptocurrencies. During an action day, five suspects were arrested, including the alleged main perpetrator behind the scam. Via an online...