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Daily Mail
10 hours ago
- Daily Mail
France shooting: Urgent manhunt for three gunmen after explosions and shots heard in Nimes - at least six injured with one person fighting for their life
At least one person has been left fighting for their life and five others have been injured after a shooting in France. The horror attack unfolded at around 7pm on Friday evening in Nimes, near Avignon. Six people were rushed to hospital with bullet wounds and one remains in a serious condition. An investigation for attempted murder has been launched by the French authorities, according to The Mirror. As of the early hours of Saturday morning, no arrests had been made - and it is believed that the suspects are still on the run. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and explosions in the Pissevin district - an area in south-west Nimes which is known for drug crime. One woman told French media: 'My sister called me as I was coming home from work. 'She told me not to go home, there were shots right in front of my building. At first, we thought they were firecrackers...' French authorities said in a statement: 'A shooting took place this evening resulting in several injuries. Investigations are underway.' The country's riot police were called in to help deal with the shooting, it has been reported. The Pissevin district of Nimes has been marked by a series of tragic shootings. In August 2023, a 10-year-old child was killed by a stray bullet, and in February last year another person was killed near a drug dealing point.
Arab News
3 days ago
- Business
- Arab News
French authorities raid SocGen offices for second day, source says
PARIS: French authorities searched Societe Generale's offices in Paris and Luxembourg for a second day, as part of a tax fraud investigation, a judicial source said on Wednesday. SocGen declined to comment. The raids are part of a preliminary investigation opened in 2024 into the French bank, led by the prosecution office, for 'tax fraud laundering,' 'organized or aggravated tax fraud laundering' and 'criminal conspiracy,' the same source said on Tuesday.
Bloomberg
4 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
BNP Fights €250 Million Tax Bill in France
By and Claudia Cohen Save BNP Paribas SA is fighting a bill of around €250 million ($290 million) French authorities say the government is owed over transactions that allegedly helped foreign investors dodge billions of euros in taxes on dividends, according to people familiar with the matter. France's biggest bank filed the lawsuit against the order to pay back taxes, penalties and interest on trades from 2014 and 2015, said one of the people who asked not to be identified because the proceedings are confidential. A hearing examining the so-called Cum-Cum strategy is likely early next year at a court near Paris, said another person.
UAE Moments
20-06-2025
- UAE Moments
UAE Arrests Wanted Moldovan in Corruption Case
The UAE has announced the arrest of Vitaliy Pirlog, a Moldovan national wanted in a major cross-border corruption case. According to the Ministry of Interior, Pirlog was detained on June 15 at the request of French authorities. Join our FREE WhatsApp channel to dive into a world of real-time engagement! Pirlog, who once served as chairman of Interpol's Commission for the Control of Files, is the subject of an active Interpol Red Notice. He faces serious charges, including forgery, bribery, solicitation, and fraud. The UAE Ministry of Interior confirmed the arrest on Thursday, June 19, highlighting that it was made in close coordination with international and regional law enforcement partners. French officials have since acknowledged the UAE's cooperation, noting that the move reinforces the importance of united global efforts to tackle cross-border crime. This is not the first time the UAE has played a key role in international arrests and extraditions. Just last month, the UAE extradited Sean McGovern, an alleged senior member of an Irish transnational gang, to Dublin. McGovern was arrested at his home in Dubai and later charged with murder and directing organised crime. He became the first person to be extradited from the UAE to Ireland. In February, the UAE extradited wanted French national Mehdi Charafa, who was facing drug-related charges in France. A month earlier, Abdul Rahman Al Qaradawi was taken into custody in the UAE based on a provisional arrest warrant from Lebanon. He faced charges of attempting to undermine public security. And last year, the UAE handed over a Filipino citizen accused of sexually exploiting more than 100 children back in the Philippines. The UAE continues to strengthen its international reputation as a key player in global law enforcement, working closely with other nations to crack down on fugitives and uphold justice beyond borders.
Arabian Business
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Arabian Business
UAE arrests wanted former Interpol official on fraud charges
The UAE has arrested a former Interpol official wanted on suspicion of forgery, bribery and fraud charges. The Ministry of Interior in the UAE announced the arrest of Vitalie Pîrlog, a Moldovan national wanted in connection with a cross-border corruption case. Pîrlog, who had been the subject of an active Red Notice issued by INTERPOL at the request of French authorities, was apprehended on Sunday, 15th June 2025. UAE arrests Vitalie Pîrlog Previously, Pîrlog held the position of Chairman of the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files (CCF). He now faces multiple charges, including forgery, bribery, facilitating bribery, and fraud. The arrest is part of a sustained and strategic collaboration with international law enforcement bodies, and regional and global organisations, reaffirming the UAE's steadfast commitment to the security and stability of the international community. In a statement, French officials praised the Ministry of Interior's professionalism and resolve, emphasising that such coordinated operations highlight the vital importance of international cooperation in tackling transnational crime.
