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I research child sexual abuse. We need action to help victims – not another inquiry

A decade-old scandal involving the grooming, trafficking and abuse of girls and children in England has gained renewed attention following criticism from tech billionaire Elon Musk.

The Conversation · Jan 13, 2025

Massachusetts Court Weighs Whether All Prostitution Is Sex Trafficking

Five "traffickers" arrested for responding to an undercover cop's sex ad are challenging their convictions in the state's high court.

Reason · Jan 13, 2025

JPMorgan Chase CEO Says Bitcoin Is 'Used Heavily By Sex Traffickers, Money Launderers, And Ransomware'

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon claims Bitcoin is primarily used for illicit activities like money laundering and drug trafficking.

International Business Times UK · Jan 13, 2025

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Bahamian Nationals Charged For Trafficking Cocaine Into Florida Via Water Vessel

Agents spotted the suspicious vessel as it headed to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Latin Times · Jan 12, 2025

Rescued Baby Gorilla Recovering In Istanbul Zoo

A 5-month-old gorilla rescued in Istanbul is recovering well, highlighting challenges in combating wildlife trafficking and the importance of conservation ...

Three In Four Weapons Used By Mexican Cartels Come from The U.S., Most From Border States, Report Shows

Ghost guns and trafficking routes from Arizona to Sonora help fuel Mexico's cartel violence; President Claudia Sheinbaum asks for binational cooperation on the matter.

Latin Times · Jan 11, 2025

WWE founder Vince McMahon ‘thrilled’ after settling payments allegations case

The 79-year-old resigned from the WWE’s parent company TKO Group Holdings amid sex trafficking allegations in January last year.

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025

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What was the ‘Pizzagate’ conspiracy theory that Edgar Welch believed in as gunman is killed by police?

Edgar Maddison Welch, who was shot dead by North Carolina police Saturday in a seemingly unrelated incident, stormed Comet Ping Pong pizzeria in Washington D.C. in 2016 with an AR-15 assault rifle

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025

South Africa police find 26 naked Ethiopians held by suspected traffickers

Three people arrested after group escapes Johannesburg house by breaking a window and burglar bar

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025

Gang of five convicted of human trafficking and sexual exploitation offences

The group exploited vulnerable women in Dundee until they were arrested as part of Police Scotland’s Operation Recloir.

Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2025

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ son filmed jokily performing sex act on his girlfriend

As his father awaits trial on charges including sex trafficking, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ son has been filmed jokily performing a sex act on his girlfriend.

BANG Premier · Jan 9, 2025

Gen Z Mayor Named Key Suspect in Wild Louisiana Crime Spree Involving Drugs, Guns, and Prostitutes

The young mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana, has been arrested following an investigation into drug trafficking in the city, officials say.

Latin Times · Jan 9, 2025

I study modern-day slavery − and here’s what I’ve learned about how enslavers try to justify their actions

Several high-profile celebrities were slapped with human-trafficking charges in late 2024, from music mogul Sean Combs, known as P. Diddy, to Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries. Neither has been tried yet, but in 2022 the R&B superstar R. Kelly was convicted of sex-trafficking crimes that dated back decades. He…

The Conversation · Jan 9, 2025

Yakuza Leader Pleads Guilty To Trafficking Nuclear Materials

Japanese Yakuza leader pleads guilty to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar in a global criminal network involving drugs, weapons, and cash laundering.

From Playgrounds To Trafficking Rings: The Sinister Reasons 14 Children Go Missing in Mexico Daily

With 14 children disappearing daily, Mexico faces a severe crisis as families search for answers amid rising trafficking and illegal adoption cases.

Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2025

Britain threatens sanctions on Chinese companies whose engines are used for 'small boats' Channel crossings

Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced the crackdown as the Government steps up action to try to reduce the number of people risking their lives in unseaworthy vessels to reach Britain

Wealthy Brothers Accused Of Sex Trafficking Miss Court Hearing

Three wealthy brothers, Tal, Oren, and Alon Alexander, face charges of sex trafficking and sexual assault of women in a high-profile case.

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025

One of Louisiana’s youngest mayors bonded out after drug, prostitute solicitation arrest

Tyrin Truong, 25 pledged to ‘clean up’ his city when elected as mayor in 2022– now he’s one of several people allegedly at the center of a prolific drug trafficking ring in Louisiana

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Sons Of 'El Chapo' In Plea Negotiations With U.S. Government

Sons of 'El Chapo' Guzmán in plea negotiations with U.S. government over drug-trafficking charges. Court appearances scheduled for Zambada and Guzmán López...

Latin Times · Jan 8, 2025

Trafficking Humans Into The U.S. Has Become A $100 Million A Year Business For Criminal Groups

Mexico's National Institute of Migration (INM) says Chihuahua has the second-largest number of human trafficking cases reported among border states

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025

Thai police say Chinese actor was trafficked to Myanmar to work in a scam operation

Thai police say a Chinese actor who disappeared and was found near the border of Myanmar in an area where online scam networks operate was a victim of human trafficking

Bangkok Post · Jan 8, 2025

Missing Chinese actor found safe

Chinese actor Wang Xing, who went missing last week near the Thai-Myanmar border, has been safely returned to Thailand and may have been the victim of human trafficking, Thai authorities said on Tuesday.

Latin Times · Jan 7, 2025

New York Man Rescues Missing Daughter from Suspected Trafficking: 'She Was Being Forced to Do Things'

Frank Gervasi endured a harrowing 26-day search for his missing 14-year-old daughter, Emmarae, culminating in her rescue from a docked boat in Long Island. Gervasi suspects she was a victim of sex trafficking, with law enforcement now investigating the case.

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025

Sons of Mexican cartel leader ‘El Chapo’ in plea negotiations with US, attorneys say

Joaquin Guzmán López was arrested in an astonishing capture by U.S. authorities in Texas

The Guardian - US · Jan 7, 2025

Louisiana mayor arrested in connection with drug-trafficking investigation

One of US’s youngest municipal mayors charged with drug transactions and solicitation of sex work, police say

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