Crime

In ordinary language, the term crime denotes an unlawful act punishable by a state. The term "crime" does not, in modern criminal law, have any simple and universally accepted definition, though statutory definitions have been provided for certain purposes. The most popular view is that crime is a category created by law; in other words, something is a crime if declared as such by the relevant and applicable law. One proposed definition is that a crime or offence (or criminal offence) is an act harmful not only to some individual or individuals but also to a community, society or the state ("a public wrong"). Such acts are forbidden and punishable by law.

The notion that acts such as murder, rape and theft are to be prohibited exists worldwide. What precisely is a criminal offence is defined by criminal law of each country. While many have a catalogue of crimes called the criminal code, in some common law countries no such comprehensive statute exists.

The state (government) has the power to severely restrict one's liberty for committing a crime. In modern societies, there are procedures to which investigations and trials must adhere. If found guilty, an offender may be sentenced to a form of reparation such as a community sentence, or, depending on the nature of their offence, to undergo imprisonment, life imprisonment or, in some jurisdictions, execution.

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Chinese-Australian detained for 'criminal activities,' says China

Hong Kong Standard 24 Jan 2019

A Chinese-Australian detained in China is suspected of engaging in "criminal activities ......

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China says it has detained Chinese-Australian writer for 'criminal activities endangering China's na

The Washington Times 24 Jan 2019

BEIJING (AP) - China says it has detained Chinese-Australian writer for 'criminal activities endangering China's national security' ... ....

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All-nude club says Dallas can't use deadly shootings to shut it down as crime haven

The Dallas Morning News 24 Jan 2019

“At this meeting, you may present evidence of any reasonable steps you have taken to reduce the abatable criminal activity, and the city may recommend that you engage in addition, specific reasonable measures to reduce the abatable criminal activity,” the letter states....

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505 criminals held, Rs38m valuables recovered

The News International 24 Jan 2019

The SSP has appealed citizens to inform social media cell of Islamabad police in case of any criminal activity around them so that strict action may be ensured against them ... The SSP has appealed citizens to inform social media cell of Islamabad police in case of any criminal activity around them so that strict action may be ensured against them....

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Counterfeit pharmaceuticals stifling Africa’s development - Report

Joy Online 24 Jan 2019

... voice to the dramatic shifts in the conversion around Transnational Organised Crime (TOC) in Africa, but added that while the continent has enjoyed increasing stability and rising economic indices, these have also facilitated cross-border criminal activity across the continent....

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Spotlight: Mexico attributes deadly pipeline explosion to corruption, local dysfunction

Xinhua 24 Jan 2019

"Criminal activities related to the theft and the sale of fuel have been known about in Mexico for some years," said Acuna, adding that the pervasive crime became commonplace and a familiar sight ... criminals colluding with government employees at Pemex to steal fuel with impunity....

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Even men drinking alone are not safe

The Times of India 24 Jan 2019

Techie was wearing gold chain and talking about his lavish lifestyle on the phone while sitting in a bar; three criminals who overhear his conversation, kidnap and rob him; complaint filed after 5 4 days ... Hanumantharaya used to be a farmer and after committing a murder, he reportedly became mired in criminal activities....

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Iranian TV anchor held as witness is released from US jail

The World 24 Jan 2019

Court documents did not include details on the criminal case in which she was named a witness ... Asked whether his mother had been involved in any criminal activity or knew anyone who might be implicated in a crime, Hossein Hashemi said, "We don't have any information along those lines."....

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UT, Capital bank debtors given 70 days to pay back

Joy Online 24 Jan 2019

among others ... Where there has been criminal activity, we have involved the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). In the investigation of some of these criminal activities, EOCO has prepared several dockets and sent them to the Attorney-General’s Department for prosecution,” the October 2018 release said ... ....

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Iranian TV Anchor Held as Witness Released from US Jail

Voa News 24 Jan 2019

photo: AP / Fernando Vergara

Police officers stand in front of a mural depicting the late drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, in the area known as El Bronx in downtown Bogota, Colombia, Monday, May 30, 2016.

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UN Envoy For Colombia Calls On Country To Protect Local Civil Leaders

WorldNews.com 24 Jan 2019

The Colombian attorney general's investigations said 75 percent of the killings came from "criminal and armed groups" who targeted "local action boards," indigenous communities, and those active in land reclamation and voluntary crop substitution programs who actively reach out to farmers growing coca....

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Consumer needs protection

DNA India 24 Jan 2019

Cognizance of the offence can be taken only upon a complaint by the authority, presumably by regular criminal courts. Thus the existing overburdened apparatus of criminal courts is added with one more criminal activity to be tried....

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UN envoy urges Colombia to act quickly to protect leaders

Winston-Salem Journal 24 Jan 2019

According to the Colombian attorney general's investigations, three-quarters of the killings are from attacks by "criminal and armed groups" on leaders of "local action boards" and indigenous communities and those active in land reclamation and voluntary crop substitution programs, he said....