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Thai Police Tighten Prostitution Raids as Pattaya Nightlife Businesses Hope US Sailors Bring Spending Boost

Thai police increase patrols to curb prostitution as 5,000 US sailors and Marines arrive. Local businesses anticipate an economic boost from the influx of military personnel.

International Business Times UK

After 286 days at sea, USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand; authorities raid sex workers

The US Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand on Wednesday after 286 days at sea. The authorities in nearby Pattaya stepped up patrols and raided suspected prostitution venues amid arrival of thousands of American military personnel.

The Times of India

Pattaya Launches Prostitution Crackdown Before 5,000 US Sailors Arrive: What We Know

Police have carried out prostitution raids as Pattaya prepares for thousands of US service members.

International Business Times UK

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USS Abraham Lincoln docks in notorious Thailand resort after more than 250 days at sea

Authorities in Pattaya announced a crackdown on prostitution ahead of the aircraft carrier’s arrival

The Independent UK

Thai Police Step up Raids on Suspected Prostitution as USS Abraham Lincoln's 5,000 Crew Will Arrive in Pattaya

Pattaya intensifies prostitution raids ahead of 5,000 US sailors' arrival, balancing law enforcement with economic hopes. Concerns rise over potential exploitation and health risks amid increased scrutiny.

International Business Times UK

FBI eases hiring standards and won’t rule out applicants over prostitution or bestiality

Applicants who paid for sex fewer than three times in the last decade will not be automatically ruled out of FBI employment

The Independent UK

Thailand police crack down on prostitution before USS Abraham Lincoln docks at Pattaya after 200 days at sea

The USS Abraham Lincoln is set to dock near Pattaya, Thailand, on Wednesday after more than 200 days at sea, bringing nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines ashore for rest. Reuters reported that local businesses expect an economic lift, while police are increasing patrols and conducting raids amid concerns over prostitution,…

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FBI lowers hiring bar: Getting services from prostitutes, stealing from employer, bestiality not automatic deal-breakers

The FBI used to reject anyone if they admitted that they had hired sex workers in the past, stolen from an employer, or engaged in acts of bestiality. But now, these factors are not immediate deal-breakers, CBS reported. The FBI is willing to give candidates a pass on prostitution, as…

The Times of India

Lowering the Bar? FBI Drops Hiring Ban on Applicants Who Paid for Prostitutes Amid Staff Shortages

The FBI has relaxed its hiring policies, including past prostitution conduct, to address staffing shortages, sparking debate over whether this lowers recruitment standards.

International Business Times UK

FBI drops automatic hiring ban for applicants caught with prostitutes

This move away from an automatic disqualification represents part of a broader evolution in recruitment standards across federal law enforcement agencies

The Independent UK

49ers owner Jed York is found with wads of cash as he is arrested in trailer park prostitution sting

Newly-released bodycam shows police shocked at the amount of cash being carried by San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York as he was arrested in a prostitution sting at an Ohio trailer park.

The Independent UK

Jed York’s trailer park arrest exposed inequality in America

The San Francisco 49ers owner’s arrest in Ohio over the weekend was quickly put behind him. Others are not so lucky

The Guardian - US

San Francisco 49ERS Owner Jed York Arrested After Responding To Undercover Online Prostitution Ad in Ohio

York was detained on Sunday morning at a mobile home community in East Palestine, close to Youngstown, where he grew up.

International Business Times UK

Why Was San Francisco 49ers Owner Jed York Arrested in Ohio and Charged With Misdemeanour Offences?

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested in Ohio after authorities said he responded to an undercover prostitution advertisement. He later pleaded no contest to two misdemeanour charges, while the NFL is reviewing the incident under its personal conduct policy.

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Rangers co-owner jailed after paying £100 for sex through prostitution site

A RANGERS co-owner has been sentenced to jail and fined after he was arrested at a trailer park in the United States on suspicion of paying £100…

International Business Times UK

Who Is Jed York? 49ers Owner Arrested in Ohio Prostitution Case Before Pleading No Contest to Misdemeanours

Jed York, CEO of the San Francisco 49ers, was arrested in Ohio on charges later reduced to misdemeanours. The NFL is reviewing the case under its personal conduct policy.

International Business Times UK

49ers Owner Jed York's Ohio Detour Ends With Arrest in Prostitution Case

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested in Ohio, initially charged with engaging in prostitution, later amended to disorderly conduct. The incident raises questions about potential NFL repercussions.

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: What the Simon Levy case tells us about the women the justice system keeps failing

In today’s newsletter: The women most at risk of violence are often the least likely to be heard – the murder of two sex workers shows why that must change

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Bangkok Post

Putting the spotlight on an open secret

From Soi Cowboy in the bustling Sukhumvit corridor of Bangkok to Pattaya's Walking Street, the sex trade remains an open secret that authorities are often reluctant to acknowledge, despite its visible presence.

Bangkok Post

Norwegian implicated in Thai boxing camp sex scandal dies

An 80-year-old Norwegian man who financially supported a Muay Thai boxing camp in Rayong and was accused of sexually abusing boys there died two days before police raided the camp and arrested its supervisor, authorities said on Thursday.

Reason

New Homeland Security Task Forces Target Immigrants Over Sex Work

The Trump administration is protecting Americans from an invasion of illicit handjobs.

The Times of India

Indian-origin motel manager arrested in Los Angeles for profiting off prostitution, sex-trafficking

An Indian-origin motel manager was among the 10 people arrested and charged as several agencies targeted locations near the notorious Figueroa Corridor in Operation Broken Blade. Figueroa Corridor, an area of South LA, is known for trafficking and underage prostitution. 45-year0old Mukeshkumar Rambhai Patel, the on-site manager of the motel,…

International Business Times UK

World Cup 2026 Sparks Fears of Rising Sex Trafficking as Demand for Prostitutes Hits 'Unprecedented' Levels

Human rights experts warn of increased sex trafficking risks during World Cup 2026 in Mexico, the US, and Canada, as demand for prostitution rises amid large influxes of fans.

International Business Times UK

Football Star Alessandro Bastoni Dragged Into Child Prostitution Investigation

Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni is under investigation for alleged involvement in underage prostitution linked to a VIP events company. Bastoni's lawyer denies the allegations.

The Guardian - UK

Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni under investigation for underage prostitution

The Inter and Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni is under investigation over alleged underage prostitution as part of an inquiry into an events company

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