Man bailed after allegedly trafficking woman to Egypt A 44-year-old man allegedly cancelled a woman's return flight to Australia while she was in Egypt, and impersonated her online to cancel her visa. AAP · Oct 1
Cocaine worth more than $10M was stored in court as evidence in a drug trafficking trial, only to be replaced with flour A massive amount of cocaine held as evidence at the Suva High Court in Fiji has been swapped for flour, leaving authorities to account for 39 kilograms of missing narcotics, ABC News reports. This haul could be worth as much as $15 million on the street, depending on the purity… We Got This Covered · Sep 30
Southcom General Won't Rule Out Land Strikes on Cartels: "All Options Are on the Table" SOUTHCOM's top general confirms land strikes on cartels are "options," as the Pentagon expands its drug war from boat strikes to ground operations across Latin America. Latin Times · Sep 30
Rs 3,000 crore drugs seized from Iranian boat in Arabian Sea; 5 Pak nationals detained The Indian Coast Guard conducted an operation on September 25, resulting in the seizure of significant drugs. Five Pakistani nationals were detained during this joint operation with Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad. The drugs, valued at over Rs 3,000 crore, were transported by an Iranian boat. This operation emphasized the commitment to… The Economic Times · Sep 30
U.S. Restricts Visas of Officials in Bolivia, Colombia and Peru Over Corruption and Drug-Trafficking Allegations The U.S. has imposed visa restrictions on key officials in Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru over alleged links to corruption and drug trafficking. Latin Times · Sep 29
How gold surpassed cocaine as Peru’s most profitable criminal industry As gold prices surge, illegal mining has laid waste to swathes of Tambopata National Reserve’s rainforest The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
Massachusetts Attic Captive Case Reveals Man Accused of Trafficking Was Already Free on Bail Jordende Pierre, 29, is accused of holding a woman captive in a Malden attic for six weeks. Court records show he was already out on bail in a separate Somerville weapons case. International Business Times UK · Sep 29
April X review – Connor Storrie searches for missing twin in dystopian dream-tech sci-fi thriller The star of Heated Rivalry does his best in this in this human-trafficking yarn, which gets progressively ickier and more exploitative The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
US Has Sent Over 25,000 Migrants to Third Countries as UN Experts Warn of Torture Risk After Deportation UN-mandated experts say more than 25,000 people deported from the US to third countries may face torture, detention, disappearance, trafficking and unlawful onward removal. International Business Times UK · Sep 28
You Can 'Recruit' a Minor for an Abortion in Tennessee A federal appeals court has permanently blocked the recruitment provision of Tennessee's "abortion trafficking" law. Reason · Sep 28
Alanis Morissette Claims Ex-Manager Tried To Frame Her in Drug Case, Demanded 15-Year Job Deal Alanis Morissette alleges former tour manager Keren Urinov threatened a drug-trafficking accusation unless she received a 15-year employment deal, while Urinov rejects the blackmail claim and has filed a separate UK case. International Business Times UK · Sep 27
H-1B under the scanner: Trump admin signals major changes to visa system in 365 days H-1B visa latest: Federal investigators are expanding their probe into alleged abuses of the H-1B foreign-worker program. The investigation focuses on fraudulent hiring, worker exploitation, and potential human trafficking issues. Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito indicated that a significant case is being built against these concerns. The Trump administration… The Economic Times · Sep 27
‘We have handcuffs ready’: Trump admin warns H-1B visa programme may see major changes The H-1B visa programme could undergo major changes over the next year as the Trump administration expands a nationwide investigation into alleged foreign-labor fraud, worker exploitation and potential human trafficking. The Times of India · Sep 27
US strikes on Ecuadorian fishing boats raise humanitarian concerns but Trump admin not wavering Attorney says fishers ‘losing their livelihoods’, but Marco Rubio maintains US still willing to ‘blow up ships if need be’ The Guardian - US · Sep 26
The Economic Times · Sep 24 MHA writes to states, UTs to focus on 'counter trafficking in person' enforcing 'Naveen Nayay Sanhita' The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has written to all the states and the Union Territories (UTs) to focus on "counter trafficking in persons" by integrating the Naveen Nyaya Sanhita (three new criminal laws) and using technology, as well as the essential role of state leadership and ownership to curb…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 24 19 Glasgow properties raided in massive operation to curb human trafficking gang OFFICERS ploughed through the doors of 19 Glasgow properties amid a major police operation to kerb the activities of a suspected human trafficking…
Latin Times · Sep 24 Peru Faces 2,000 Human Trafficking Cases in 2026 While Anti-Trafficking Plan Short 99% of Funds Peru logged 1,994 trafficking cases in eight months but funds just 1% of its anti-trafficking plan. The five gaps CHS Alternativo wants closed.
Evening Standard · Sep 23 Arrests made in major police operation targeting alleged human trafficking About 300 officers were deployed as part of Operation Kendrew in Glasgow, Falkirk, Dundee and other locations in Scotland.
The Independent UK · Sep 23 Multiple arrests made in major police operation targeting alleged human trafficking Operation Kendrew is targeting a group said to be mainly run by people from Vietnam, with some members from other south-east Asian countries, operating across the UK
The Times of India · Sep 23 UK judge refuses bail to Indian lawyer Vijay Aggarwal, accused of sexual assault and human trafficking LONDON: A UK judge refused bail to Indian lawyer Vijay Aggarwal accused of sexual assault and human trafficking on Wednesday saying there was a major risk of him fleeing to avoid trial as he had no strong ties to the UK.
The Economic Times · Sep 23 Trump plans grand spectacle for potentially tense Xi talks US President Donald Trump is preparing to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping for a significant three-day visit. The leaders are expected to discuss ongoing tensions related to trade, technology, and relations with Iran. During their meetings, they may address issues involving Taiwan and arms sales as well. Both sides are…
France 24 · Sep 23 China cracks down on scam centres in neighbouring Myanmar In Southeast Asia, hundreds of thousands of people working in fraud centres are scamming people across the world. US authorities suggest the fraudsters are responsible for scams worth almost $10 billion a year against US nationals alone. Victims in Europe, the UK and China have also been targeted. Human rights…
The Economic Times · Sep 22 Overseas job offers fuel 'dangerous trend' of trafficking, MHA calls for specialised action The Union Home Ministry has warned of a “dangerous trend” of overseas recruitment scams in which people are lured with high-paying job offers and trapped in “CyberFraud Centres”, directing states and UTs to launch a specialised enforcement drive. The advisory calls for mandatory verification of recruitment agencies, closer monitoring of…
The Independent UK · Sep 21 Amnesty accuses M23 of abuses amounting to war crimes at Congo mines Amnesty International has accused M23 rebels in eastern Congo of abuses and unlawful killings of miners while trafficking minerals to Rwanda, in what it said could amount to war crimes
Times Life · Sep 21 The King Cobra Builds a Nest and Guards Her Eggs, No Other Snake on Earth Does This The Only Architect in the Snake WorldEvery snake lays eggs or bears live young and then moves on. The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) does something no other snake species does: she builds a structure first. Using her body as a rake, the female gathers dead leaves, rotting vegetation, and forest…