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Authorities arrest 10 people accused of facilitating sex trafficking in Los Angeles

Prosecutors said members of the a gang targeted about 51 underage girls and women along LA’s Figueroa corridor

The Guardian - US

Ohio authorities rescue 16 children confined to one room for four years

Parents and grandparents charged as police say case in Hamden not human trafficking but ‘intra-family situation’

The Guardian - US

Nicolás Maduro sued in US court over alleged extrajudicial killings in Venezuela

Maduro is currently in a New York jail awaiting trial on criminal charges of drug trafficking after the US military removed him from office in an extraordinary raid in Venezuela in January.

Euronews

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Cop nabbed in crackdown

A police lieutenant colonel and nine other suspects have been arrested in a major drug trafficking crackdown following a year-long investigation, with authorities seizing or freezing assets worth more than 16 million baht.

Bangkok Post

India signed mobility pacts with 26 countries, says EAM S Jaishankar

India has inked 28 Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreements with 26 nations, with more in the pipeline, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced. He stressed collective responsibility to curb illegal migration and human trafficking, highlighting that well-managed mobility pathways bolster economies. These partnerships, built on mutual benefit and shared responsibility,…

The Economic Times

Czech porn studio staff stand trial over alleged trafficking of women

Investigators allege advertisements for modelling jobs concealed the true purpose of the recruitment and believe hundreds of women have been affected.

Euronews

Did US drug agents allow lethal fentanyl to hit New Mexico’s streets?

Explosive AP story based on whistleblower testimony suggests agents ‘sat back and watched’ in hopes of securing larger drug-trafficking bust

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Vinted Child Trafficking Panic Explodes After User Claims They Found A '2-Year-Old For Sale' In 30 Seconds

A viral video alleging child trafficking on Vinted has sparked panic, prompting French authorities to investigate. No evidence has been found, but the incident highlights the rapid spread of misinformation.

International Business Times UK

'Small and Healthy' and £20,000: How Vinted Toy Listings Have Sparked Child Trafficking Fears

Social media claims about Vinted listings allegedly disguising child trafficking prompt investigations in France and Germany, though no criminal activity has been confirmed.

International Business Times UK

Endangered Pangolins, Rhino Horn and Monkeys Sold Openly on Facebook, Investigation Finds

Investigations reveal Facebook as a major platform for illegal wildlife trade, with traffickers openly selling endangered species. Conservationists urge Meta to enforce stricter policies.

International Business Times UK

Thousands of US immigrants got scammed by an attorney exploiting humanitarian visas, lawsuits say

A Washington attorney, Alexandra Lozano, is accused of fabricating abuse and trafficking claims for tens of thousands of immigrants seeking legal status. Her firm allegedly created fake stories, drained clients' finances, and left them facing deportation. Lozano surrendered her law license amid lawsuits and investigations, with her firm now closed.…

The Economic Times

Families say they were exploited in an alleged immigration fraud scheme by Washington attorney

An attorney in Washington state promised “miracles” to tens of thousands of immigrants seeking legal status

The Independent UK

'9 years, female, white, virgin': Why Harry Potter, Hello Kitty toys in Europe are being probed for child trafficking

French authorities have launched a preliminary investigation into claims that second-hand marketplace Vinted is being used to traffic children, after social media users flagged listings offering toys and low-value items for exorbitant prices with descriptions matching children's ages and sizes.

The Times of India

For sale on Facebook: monkeys, rhino horn and dead pangolins

The ghostly white creature curled up on a weighing scale is almost unrecognisable in the Facebook post offering it for sale. Some of the content is oblique -- vendors often post images of animals or parts for sale without any price or explanation.

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Bizarre Vinted Listings Describe Toys by Age and Weight, Leading French Police To Investigate Them for Child Trafficking

French police are investigating bizarre Vinted listings after viral screenshots prompted allegations that toys were being used as coded advertisements for children.

Reason

Supergirl Is a Bafflingly Grim, Violent, and Depressing Take on the Superhero Movie

A drunk, depressed young woman fights personal demons and an interstellar sex trafficking gang. Isn’t this supposed to be fun?

The Independent UK

A Moroccan court sentences 29 prominent people in major drug trafficking and corruption case

A Moroccan court has sentenced 29 people, including politicians and business figures, in a major drug trafficking and corruption case

The Economic Times

Vande Mataram not just song, but mantra for reconstruction of India: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared 'Vande Mataram' a 'mantra for India's reconstruction' while honoring Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. Speaking at an anti-narcotics strategy meeting, Shah highlighted the song's significance in awakening national pride and fueling the freedom struggle. The meeting, attended by various ministries and agencies, focused on combating synthetic…

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Myanmar torches $600 million in seized heroin, meth and other drugs

Myanmar authorities have burned more than $600 million worth of seized illegal drugs, including heroin, methamphetamine, ketamine, marijuana and opium, in nationwide events marking the U.N.’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Bangkok Post

Police arrest two French Interpol targets in Asok

Immigration police on Tuesday arrested two French nationals wanted by authorities in France, with one of them reportedly listed on an international warrant for alleged involvement in organised crime, drug trafficking and money laundering.

The Economic Times

One of the world’s most famous artists' painting just reappeared in a surprising police operation near Paris

Stolen Picasso painting discovered near Paris: A drug trafficking investigation outside Paris led to a surprising discovery: a stolen Picasso painting. French police found the artwork, believed to depict Marie-Thérèse Walter, along with cash and cannabis during a raid.

Radio France Internationale

France told to do more to protect children from human trafficking

France must step up efforts to prevent human trafficking and improve support for victims, particularly children and young people, the Council of Europe has said, warning that weaknesses in the country's child protection system continue to leave minors exposed to exploitation.

Euronews

Reason

Trump Says His Task Force Is Fighting a Foreign 'Invasion.' It's Busting Americans for Drugs Instead.

How Trump rebranded the war on drugs as a fight against illegal immigration

The Economic Times

Parliamentary panel to examine cases of domestic violence and remedies

A parliamentary committee will delve into critical issues affecting women, including domestic violence, trafficking, and the welfare of female inmates and health workers. Discussions will also cover gender budgeting and the implementation of the workplace harassment act. Established in 1997, this 30-member panel aims to uplift women's status, working collaboratively…

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