Crime
Latest news on crime from Switzerland.
Chinese man sentenced to prison for 2024 Switzerland knife attack on children
A Chinese man who in 2024 knifed a group of children on their way to a daycare centre in Switzerland, wounding three of them, was on Friday sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Revolut bank customers in Switzerland targeted by hackers
Hackers have stolen account data from the online bank Revolut, with a number of Switzerland- based clients also impacted.
Could Switzerland tighten its gun laws after the deadly rave shooting?
After a fatal shooting at a rave on August 30th, some Swiss politicians are calling for stricter laws regulating the purchase and ownership of firearms. Others, on the other hand, are against further restrictions.
Swiss rave shooting suspect has 'psychological problems'
The man suspected of shooting dead an Italian woman at a rave party in northern Switzerland is suffering from "psychological problems" and has remained silent in custody, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Suspect arrested in Switzerland's fatal rave shooting
A suspect who allegedly opened fire at a rave in Aarau was apprehended and arrested on Monday, August 31st, Aargau cantonal police announced.
How can Switzerland's obsession with guns be explained?
Switzerland has one of the highest civilian gun-ownership rates among developed countries. It also has a very low murder rate. Here's what you need to know about Swiss gun culture.
Victim in Swiss shooting was Italian: ministry
A woman killed at a shooting at a rave in Switzerland was an Italian national, Italy's foreign ministry said in a statement on Sunday.
Public warned to be aware of Switzerland’s 'cheap train tickets' scam
Depending on the distance your travel, Swiss public transport tickets can be expensive, so a possibility to pay less is appealing. And that is what scammers are counting on.
Owner of Swiss bar in deadly blaze held for domestic abuse
The owner of the Swiss bar ravaged by a deadly New Year fire is in pre-trial detention, accused of domestic abuse against his wife and co-owner of the establishment, media reported Sunday.
Swiss police seek witnesses over fire by Romanian embassy
Swiss police said Friday they were still appealing for witnesses to come forward in connection with a fire they believe was deliberately started outside the Romanian embassy in Bern.
Swiss cantons intensify fight against fake police officer scams
In French-speaking Switzerland alone, criminal networks pretending to be police officers have defrauded more than 5,000 victims of around 18 million francs in the past four years.
Switzerland eyes ban on Nazi symbols
The Swiss government on Friday submitted a draft law to ban public displays of the swastika, Hitler salute and other Nazi signs, amid a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents in the country.
Eight decades on, Switzerland clears French Resistance fighters
Eight decades after World War II, Switzerland on Monday repealed sentences that were handed out to 466 Swiss citizens who fought in the French Resistance.
Bar owner faces new charge over deadly Swiss ski resort fire
A co-owner of the Swiss bar ravaged by a deadly fire was charged with forgery on Friday, adding to the numerous charges she and her husband already face over the New Year disaster that killed 41 people.
F1 legend Alain Prost's Swiss home robbed
French four-time Formula One champion Alain Prost was injured during a violent robbery at his home in Switzerland, Swiss media reported Saturday.
Why is Switzerland now 'a prime target for cyber criminals'?
Cyber attacks are on the rise in Switzerland and there is a reason why criminals consider the country a valuable target.
Swiss court dismisses corruption case against late Uzbek leader's daughter
Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court on Tuesday dismissed a money laundering case against Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of Uzbekistan's former president, who has been incarcerated in her home country.
Over 12 tonnes of new KitKat chocolate range stolen in Europe
A huge shipment of Nestle's crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe, the brand said, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter.
Swiss government warns of a new scam targeting job seekers
The Federal Office of Cybersecurity (FOCS) is raising the alarm about fraudulent job offers published on the fake websites of supposed Swiss companies.
What do the latest stats reveal about crime in Switzerland?
When it comes to crimes, many people tend to think that foreign nationalities are responsible for all these offences in Switzerland. But what do the latest statistics say?
Teen charged in Switzerland with planning IS-linked terrorist attack
Swiss prosecutors said Thursday they had charged an 18-year-old man suspected of planning a knife attack in the name of the Islamic State jihadist group.
Switzerland freeze 687 million francs of Venezuelan assets
Venezuelan assets totalling 687 million francs have been frozen in Switzerland, the Swiss foreign ministry said, for the first time providing a figure.
'Increased propensity': Is corruption growing in Switzerland?
In a new international ranking, Switzerland has fallen behind in terms of corruption in the public sector.