Topic: detains

Topic

India detains top 'cockroach' leader as hundreds protest in capital

Indian police detained Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke on Friday ahead of fresh protests demanding the removal of the country's election chief, the youth-led movement said in a social media post. Dipke, 31, was detained shortly before a rally called by the online movement in the heart of New Delhi where hundreds of protesters marched on Friday evening, despite heavy security measures. FRANCE 24's Navodita Kumari reports from New Delhi, India.

16 Oct 2026, 16:12 UTC

World

Russia detains independent outlet Novaya Gazeta editor Sergei Sokolov

Sergei Sokolov, the editor-in-chief of Russia's independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, was detained and taken for questioning on Thursday after authorities searched his home, the newspaper said.

15 Oct 2026, 11:44 UTC

World

US detains man accused in multi-billion Venezuelan money laundering scheme

US officials had been offering a reward of $10m (£7.5m) for information leading to Álvaro Pulido's arrest.

12 Oct 2026, 14:16 UTC

World

Poland detains man suspected of planning assassination of PM Tusk

Police received credible information about possible attacks against Donald Tusk and his defence minister.

11 Oct 2026, 17:36 UTC

Politics

India detains thousands, locks down Delhi to foil election chief protest

Police detained more than 2,000 protesters and the founder of the "cockroach" youth movement in Delhi on Saturday as security forces locked down parts of the capital to thwart a rally demanding the resignation of India's election chief. Our correspondent Navodita Kumari tells us more.

10 Oct 2026, 16:53 UTC

Politics

India detains 'cockroach' movement leaders in bid to thwart election protest

Indian police detained the head of the satirical "cockroach" online movement on Saturday as hundreds of protesters demanding the election commissioner's resignation gathered in New Delhi despite a heavy security crackdown.

10 Oct 2026, 15:52 UTC

Politics

India detains 'cockroach' leaders ahead of election protest

Indian police detained the head of the satirical "cockroach" online movement on Saturday, the group said, ahead of a major protest against the Election Commission that triggered strict security measures. Our correspondent Navodita Kumari tells us more.

10 Oct 2026, 09:46 UTC

Sports

Turkish court detains football refereeing chief pending corruption trial

Seven officials face an investigation over allegations of manipulation of the referee administration process.

3 Oct 2026, 09:06 UTC

Politics

Ecuador detains former minister José Serrano after U.S. deportation

Deported from the United States, Ecuador’s former “superminister” now faces grave criminal investigations and political accusations in a justice system facing questions over due process.

18 Sept 2026, 10:13 UTC Video