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A wave of violent home robberies targeting the ultra-rich in the Lake Geneva area has prompted authorities to increase security measures, as the crime spree threatens the region's reputation as a safe haven.
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Crime
An investigation has been launched following a suspected arson attack at the Romanian embassy in Bern. A burning object was reportedly placed near the embassy fence, causing a fire that was extinguished by embassy staff. The incident resulted in property damage but no injuries.
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Crime
A crime wave is hitting Swiss agriculture as organized gangs carry out targeted thefts of valuable GPS systems from tractors, particularly John Deere models. Cantons like Vaud and Bern report a dramatic increase in incidents, with losses mounting to hundreds of thousands of francs.
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Crime
Four hooded criminals executed a swift raid on the Watch Museum in Le Locle, smashing display cases and stealing several valuable timepieces. The entire operation lasted less than five minutes before the thieves escaped in a high-performance car towards the French border.
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Basel
The Basel-City Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched a criminal investigation on suspicion of manslaughter following a Legionnaires' disease outbreak that has killed one person and sickened 28 others.
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International
A Swiss national has been killed in an attack near Damara in the Central African Republic. The individual was reportedly in the region for mineral prospecting and was traveling with a military escort who was also killed. The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the death.
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Social Issues
A new report from Plateforme Traite reveals that 532 victims of human trafficking received support from aid organizations in 2025, with sexual and labor exploitation being the primary forms, underscoring the ongoing and serious nature of this crime within the country.
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Human Trafficking
On the International Day Against Human Trafficking, new figures reveal that hundreds of victims, mostly women, received support for sexual and labour exploitation in Switzerland in 2025. A coalition of NGOs highlights the ongoing challenges in prosecuting traffickers and the rise in potential cases.
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Finance
The Swiss Federal Criminal Court has fined the Geneva-based private bank Lombard Odier for organizational failures that allowed for money laundering in a case involving Gulnara Karimova, daughter of Uzbekistan's former president.
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Finance
The Swiss Federal Criminal Court has fined Geneva-based private bank Lombard Odier, ruling it had inadequate organizational measures to prevent money laundering linked to Gulnara Karimova, daughter of Uzbekistan's former president.
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Social Issues
Authorities in Zurich are increasing police patrols and social work initiatives to combat a noticeable rise in public drug consumption and dealing in central city parks and public spaces.
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Zurich
In response to a noticeable increase in public drug use and dealing in central Zurich parks and other areas, city police have designated 'hotspots' and are increasing patrols and social work interventions.
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Cybersecurity
Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler Rail has confirmed a cyberattack on one of its suppliers, with the attackers demanding a CHF 10 million ransom for stolen data. Stadler has stated its own IT systems were not compromised and that it will not pay the ransom.
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Crime
Switzerland has seen a sharp rise in burglaries at gun shops this year, with the Federal Office of Police (Fedpol) attributing the crimes primarily to international gangs. The phenomenon is described as part of a broader 'crime-as-a-service' trend affecting the country.
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Crime
In a major operation coordinated by Europol, Swiss federal and cantonal police helped dismantle a child sexual exploitation ring, leading to 28 arrests across seven countries and the rescue of three children. The suspects allegedly used cryptocurrency and the dark web.
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Legal
A Swiss teenager has received a one-year suspended prison sentence for the attempted murder of an Orthodox Jew in Zurich in March 2024. Citing the defendant's radicalization, the judge ordered the youth to be placed in a care facility for therapy, stating that "killing Jews simply because they are Jews is unscrupulous."
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Legal
The investigation into the deadly Crans-Montana fire has expanded with charges against a 15th individual, a former municipal official. Simultaneously, the Italian region of Lombardy has officially become a civil claimant in the case, citing the 'direct damage' and costs incurred supporting its affected citizens.
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Social Issues
A total of 2,380 children and adolescents were treated for suspected or confirmed abuse in Swiss paediatric clinics last year, the highest figure since data collection began in 2009. The data reveals a particularly sharp rise in cases of psychological abuse and exposure to domestic violence.
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Crime
French authorities have charged five individuals, including two minors, with organized gang robbery following the violent burglary at the Nyon home of four-time Formula One champion Alain Prost. The suspects were arrested in France after the May incident where luxury watches were stolen and Prost sustained minor injuries.
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Crime
In response to over 5,000 reported cases and CHF 18 million stolen since 2022, police forces in French-speaking Switzerland and fedpol have united to dismantle organized criminal groups, operating mainly from France, that are targeting Swiss residents with sophisticated fake police officer scams.
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