trafficking

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

The U.N.'s migration agency warns that criminal networks are trafficking hundreds of thousands of people, particularly educated English speakers, to work in online scam centers, with the problem growing. The caseload of such cases is increasing, according to the agency.

A conference on bonded labour brought together officials, survivors, and experts in Telangana to combat trafficking and raise awareness. The event aimed to strengthen efforts against bonded labour through collaboration and education.

Andrew Tate is incarcerated in a Miami federal jail and claims through social media posts that conditions are extremely poor, describing a cannibalistic neighbor and criticizing the environment as suitable for 'terrorists and psychopaths.' He and his brother Tristan face extradition to the UK after 38 new charges related to rape and trafficking. Their lawyer denies guilt and claims they are being unfairly detained.

The government is collaborating with civil society organisations to eliminate child marriage by 2030, as stated by Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur. She emphasized that saving a child's life is noble, noting many young girls are victims of trafficking.

Daniel Siad, a French modeling scout with ties to Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead at his home outside Paris. French prosecutors and his lawyer confirmed his death, noting he was under investigation for allegedly aiding Epstein in trafficking and abuse, which he denied.

Daniel Siad, a modeling scout for Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead at his home near Paris. He was under investigation in France for rape and trafficking allegations and appeared in over 1,000 documents in the US Department of Justice Epstein files.

Andrew and Tristan Tate face potential extradition from the U.S. to the U.K. on charges including rape, assault, and trafficking. U.S. law requires a federal judge to determine if the extradition request meets legal and treaty standards before the State Department acts. Legal experts note the process heavily favors the government, making successful defense challenging.

Andrew and Tristan Tate are fighting extradition from the U.S. to the UK over alleged crimes including rape, assault, and trafficking. The process requires a U.S. judge to determine if the UK's request meets legal and treaty standards, with the U.S. State Department holding final authority. Legal experts note the difficulty of challenging extradition due to procedural advantages for the government.

Kalaburagi City and District Police launched the 'Beda Bro' and 'Operation RISE' anti-drug awareness campaigns to combat drug abuse, trafficking, and illegal sale of narcotic substances in the district.

Andrew and Tristan Tate are expected to appear in Miami court Monday facing charges that include rape, assault, trafficking, and offenses related to 'indecent images of a child and extreme pornography' for alleged incidents between 2010 and 2017.

Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami, and the UK is seeking their extradition after adding charges of rape and trafficking.

Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami on a sealed warrant as British authorities announced expanded charges including rape and trafficking, seeking their extradition. The brothers face 59 total charges in the UK case, with allegations spanning 2010 to 2017 and involving seven alleged victims.

The Tate brothers were arrested in Miami by the U.S. Marshals Service on a sealed warrant. British prosecutors are seeking their extradition on rape and trafficking charges.

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested in Miami by the US Marshals Service on a sealed warrant. The UK has requested their extradition over charges including trafficking and rape.

U.S. Marshals arrested Diamond Lipscomb, a man wanted in Burke County on trafficking and felony charges, after he fled into the woods in Long View. A viewer provided a photo of the search operation, and residents reported a shelter-in-place alert was issued.

A Venezuelan pilot is to receive a shorter sentence for trafficking. The ruling can be accessed by reading the provided text.

Delta is accused of falsely charging a father with trafficking his own daughter, leading to a $2.4 million lawsuit. The case alleges the airline wrongly implicated the parent in a child trafficking claim.

Survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed are urging a trafficking investigation to uncover the 'true scale' of his alleged network. The victims' group No One Above (NOA) is calling on the Metropolitan police to expand their investigation into Al Fayed and prioritize trafficking as the central focus.

Odisha police arrested a person from Uttar Pradesh in connection with trafficking a minor girl. The girl alleged she was sold to two families in Jhansi and subjected to sexual assault by multiple men over nearly two years.

In January 2026, Chinese studio Jade Flame released a first-person interactive game titled 'Blood Money: Lethal Eden' on Steam, simulating the experience of a trafficking victim in a Southeast Asian scam compound. The game, priced at US$8.99, received a 93% positive rating by May 2026.

A Ventura County man who smuggled at least 1,700 reptiles from Mexico to the United States over six years was sentenced to 65 months in federal prison. The trafficking involved reptiles smuggled across the border during a six-year period.

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.

Gordon Brown has called for Prince Andrew to be re-interviewed by police over allegations of misusing taxpayers' money and claims that women were trafficked to Royal residences by Jeffrey Epstein. The statement highlights concerns about financial misconduct and potential involvement in a trafficking network linked to Epstein.

Drug offences recorded by police increased by 18% in a year, with a significant rise in drug trafficking cases. The surge highlights growing concerns over illegal drug activities and law enforcement challenges.

An Asian grooming gang exploited, trafficked, and raped teenage girls in a UK seaside town, as revealed in a court hearing. The case highlights ongoing issues of child exploitation and human trafficking in the region.

An Iranian woman living in Los Angeles was arrested for allegedly trafficking deadly drones and bombs to support Tehran. The case highlights international security concerns related to arms smuggling.