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Nigerian police rescued a woman who was trafficked to Côte d'Ivoire after being lured with a fake apprenticeship promise and forced into prostitution.

A former Oakland mayor is accused of turning the city into a crime-ridden area and being involved in a prostitution and pay-to-play scandal, according to federal authorities.

LAPD detectives are investigating a South Bay massage parlor sting, suggesting some cited women may be victims of human trafficking. Police warn that prostitution can occur in private settings within spas and massage parlors, potentially involving trafficking victims.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an ordinance repealing the adult bathhouse ban, legalizing public sex venues including prostitution. Advocates frame the policy as supporting LGBTQ+ rights and public health, while critics argue it facilitates sexual exploitation and trafficking risks, particularly for queer youth.

A user is concerned their friend may be involved in unsafe activities through an organization called 'Our Home,' which is not easily found online. The friend, a person of color and woman, is traveling to Texas and might be participating in escort work or prostitution, according to the user's speculation.

Six men have been arrested and charged in connection with prostitution activities at brothels located in cities across Northern Illinois.

A 19-year-old was stabbed to death in a Jerusalem Airbnb apartment in the Nachlaot neighborhood, leading to the arrest of six suspects. A neighbor reported that police had been previously warned about drug use and prostitution at the location.

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 12 Chinese national women at 10 massage parlors over two days, accusing them of operating brothels. The women face charges including unlicensed healthcare practice, unlicensed massage therapy, prostitution, and unnatural and lascivious acts. Five of the arrested women listed Flushing, New York, as their permanent address.

Five women were arrested in Miami-Dade County after undercover detectives caught them performing sexual acts in massage parlors. They face charges including prostitution and practicing healthcare without a license, with four also charged for unlicensed massage services.

Federal law enforcement dismantled a prostitution and human trafficking network in Los Angeles's Figueroa Corridor through a pre-dawn SWAT operation. The action targeted organized crime figures in the area.

A plus-size UN Special Rapporteur for HEALTH has left her role following accusations of being pro-Hamas and pro-prostitution. The individual's departure comes after these allegations caused controversy.

Two employees and a customer were arrested by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) at Golden Phoenix Spa in Oak Grove for prostitution and organized crime charges. A search warrant revealed items linked to sexual activity, and one employee was additionally charged with evading police. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities urging the public to provide information.

A 70-year-old gang member was sentenced to one year in prison for forcing two Thai women into prostitution in Hong Kong. The women were trafficked via job scams promising massage therapist positions in 2023.

Police conducted a raid at a pub in KPHB, leading to the arrest of nine staff members for alleged involvement in prostitution and underage entry. The operation targeted illegal activities linked to the establishment.

A husband and wife admitted to conspiring to promote prostitution in spas in New Jersey and New York. They operated illicit massage parlors in these locations.

Frustrated Seattle residents near Aurora Avenue have erected barricades to combat rising violence, including a recent shootout, as they claim city leaders and police have failed to address persistent issues like prostitution, trafficking, and gun violence. Neighbors report nightly criminal activity and feel abandoned by authorities despite repeated complaints.

A Swedish prosecutor has recommended a 10-year prison sentence for a 62-year-old man accused of prostituting his wife to approximately 120 clients. The defendant allegedly created online advertisements, arranged paid meetings, and pressured his spouse to perform sexual acts online in Harnosand, Sweden.

Graham Platner, Maine's presumptive Democratic Senate nominee, faces backlash over deleted Reddit posts containing offensive remarks about Latin American prostitution, defending infidelity abroad, and criticizing the U.S. military. These posts, resurfaced during his campaign against Senator Susan Collins, include slurs, support for political violence, and crude language, complicating his bid to unseat the incumbent.

Nicole Minetti, an ex-TV showgirl, was convicted of facilitating prostitution linked to Silvio Berlusconi's 'bunga bunga' parties, and her recent pardon has sparked a widening political scandal in Italy.