Justice Department won’t charge Matt Gaetz for sex trafficking The Florida congressman has been under investigation for several years The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Scientology leader David Miscavige concealed whereabouts, federal judge says TAMPA, Fla. — A U.S. magistrate judge has ruled that Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige was “actively concealing his whereabouts or evading service” in a federal trafficking lawsuit and declared him officially served in the case. Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023
Ex-Mexico drug czar's defense says accusers have 'motives to lie' Admitted drug traffickers who testified against a former Mexican law enforcement official accused by the United States of taking millions of dollars in bribes from the Sinaloa cartel have "incredible motives to lie," a defense lawyer said on Wednesday. Reuters · Feb 15, 2023
Far-right extremist at centre of 2017 Charlottesville march ‘dies days before fentanyl-trafficking trial’ Teddy Joseph Von Nukem was photographed at the white supremacist rally holding a tiki torch The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
‘Miracle’ rescue off coast of WA turns into drug hunt The "miracle" rescue of three men clinging to an Esky in rough seas off southern WA has turned into a drug trafficking investigation. The New Daily · Feb 15, 2023
Alleged cult leader now facing sex assault charge in tribal court LAS VEGAS — Nathan Chasing Horse, an alleged cult leader and former actor arrested in North Las Vegas and accused of sexually assaulting and trafficking women and girls, is now facing an additional charge from the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023
Modern slavery survivors could be retrafficked in UK, charities warn Salvation Army and other groups say without more resources potential victims could slip through the net The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023
Biden promise to crack down on fentanyl trafficking divides experts Measures to combat overdose crisis include stiffer penalties but some worry it may signal a turn away from harm reduction The Guardian - US · Feb 13, 2023
The draw of the 'manosphere': understanding Andrew Tate's appeal to lost men Mega-influencer Andrew Tate is once again back in the news as he battles charges of organised crime and human trafficking in Romania. The Conversation · Feb 12, 2023
Painkillers, cash and Ferrari seized as Canberra car dealer faces money-laundering and drug-trafficking charges Nicholas Kozac, 24, faces charges of drug trafficking, money laundering and possessing property suspected of being stolen. ABC News · Feb 10, 2023
Doctor in alleged organ trafficking case suggests Nigerian senator’s family may be paying donor Dr Peter Dupont, who refused to approve kidney transplant, said ‘wealth disparity’ between alleged victim and accused created cause for concern The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023
Northern Irish X Factor star Janet Devlin reveals she once matched with Andrew Tate on dating app Tyrone singer Janet shared her account of her past encounter with the controversial figure following his arrest on suspicion of rape, sex trafficking and organised crime offences Irish Mirror · Feb 10, 2023
Belgian police bust Europe's biggest Chinese prostitution ring Belgium has charged nine people with human trafficking and money laundering for their alleged roles in a gang suspected of bringing women from China to be sex workers in Europe. Radio France Internationale · Feb 9, 2023
How are schools tackling misogyny and the influence of Andrew Tate? Schools across the UK started encountering increasing numbers of parents worried about the influence of Andrew Tate and pupils who admire him. Tate, is a former kickboxer, and has millions of followers online - he has been banned from TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube for his misogynistic comments. Tate is… Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2023
Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023 Bail set for former actor, alleged cult leader on sex assault and trafficking charges LAS VEGAS — A North Las Vegas judge set bail at $300,000 on Tuesday for a former actor accused of human trafficking and sexually assaulting women and girls while operating a cult.
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023 Bail $300K for former 'Dances With Wolves' actor in sex case Bail has been set at $300,000 for a former “Dances With Wolves” actor charged in Nevada with sexually abusing and trafficking Indigenous women and girls
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023 Dances With Wolves actor charged with rape in Canada days after sex trafficking arrest in Nevada Canadian police say they are pursuing their own sexual assault case against Nathan Chasing Horse, who was arrested last week in Nevada and charged with sexually abusing and trafficking Indigenous women and girls for decades
Reuters · Feb 8, 2023 U.S. imposes sanctions on MS-13 gang members in Nicaragua, Honduras The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Wednesday on two members of the international criminal gang MS-13, accusing them of involvement in drug trafficking and murder in Central America and the United States.
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023 8 Croatians in Zambia face new charges of child trafficking A Zambian official has announced that eight Croatians rearrested in the southern African country will face new charges of child trafficking and are expected to appear in court on Thursday
Reuters · Feb 8, 2023 Belgium charges nine with trafficking of Chinese sex workers Belgium charged nine people with human trafficking and money laundering on Wednesday for their alleged roles in a gang suspected of bringing women from China to be sex workers in Europe.
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023 Indonesian police in Bali detain Australian wanted by Italy Police on the Indonesian resort island of Bali have detained an Australian who is wanted by Italy since 2016 on drug trafficking charges
AAP · Feb 8, 2023 Australia hosts Asia forum to tackle trafficking Southeast Asian and Pacific nations will come together in Australia to discuss regional issues including people smuggling and human trafficking.
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023 'Dances With Wolves' actor charged in Canada in 2018 rape Canadian police say they are pursuing their own sexual assault case against a former “Dances With Wolves” actor who was arrested last week in Nevada and charged with sexually abusing and trafficking Indigenous women and girls for decades
Liverpool Echo · Feb 7, 2023 Woman caught with £1,000 of crack and heroin in her knickers is jailed Georgina Grant's co-conspirator was caught red-handed by police selling to white van driver and cyclist
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2023 Doctor accused of organ trafficking posed as cousin of donor, UK court told Obinna Obeta’s successful transplant allegedly then inspired plot to bring man from Nigeria to donate a kidney