Crime Statistics

Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) recorded around 96,400 cases of account and payment card fraud in 2025, up five percent from the previous year. Many incidents originate abroad, and the solve rate remains low. Consumer protection agencies saw 50 percent more complaints.

5 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

South Korea's justice ministry announced a new mobile app on April 5 that will allow stalking victims to track the locations of offenders wearing ankle monitors. The app, set for launch in June after trials, follows criticism over the killing of a woman in her 20s by her stalker last month. The ministry is integrating its tracking system with police for faster responses.