Human Trafficking Network

Fake overseas job recruitment scams lead to human trafficking traps for East Africa youth
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Fake overseas job recruitment scams lead to human trafficking traps for East Africa youth

On 23 May, Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) issued an arrest warrant for Wycliffe Onguti Magara. Magara had been identified as the head of a local human trafficking network that recruits East Africans online with the promise of job opportunities in Southeast Asia. But once they arrive, victims are forced to work for cybercrime…

Human Trafficking on the US-Mexico Border: Family Clans, Coyotes, or ‘Cartels’?
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Human Trafficking on the US-Mexico Border: Family Clans, Coyotes, or ‘Cartels’?

Human trafficking is one of the most complex and misunderstood criminal economies in the world. This is especially true along the US-Mexico border, where a smattering of organized crime groups operate with varying degrees of power and sophistication and engage in a wide variety of criminal activities. Estimates vary, but there are now several hundred…

Lt Governor addresses National Seminar on Anti Human Trafficking Awareness by National Commission for Women
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Lt Governor addresses National Seminar on Anti Human Trafficking Awareness by National Commission for Women

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha addressed the National Seminar on Anti Human Trafficking Awareness organized by National Commission for Women, in collaboration with Social Welfare Department and J&K Police, today. In his address, the Lt Governor shared valuable suggestions to effectively deal with the challenges of Human Trafficking in a comprehensive manner. “Trafficking in…

Jammu and Kashmir has lowest incidences of human trafficking: Lt Governor – Brighter Kashmir
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Jammu and Kashmir has lowest incidences of human trafficking: Lt Governor – Brighter Kashmir

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that the government has adopted a policy of zero tolerance for crime against women. Addressed the National Seminar on Anti Human Trafficking Awareness organized by National Commission for Women, in collaboration with Social Welfare Department and J&K Police, today, Lieutenant Governor said that government has adopted a policy…

Why Was Andrew Tate Arrested? From Sexual Abuse to Human Trafficking Charges – Latestly
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Why Was Andrew Tate Arrested? From Sexual Abuse to Human Trafficking Charges – Latestly

Notorious influencer Andrew Tate was arrested in December, and he is currently in prison in Romania. Andrew, along with his brother Tristian has been detained by the Romanian government because of their involvement in human trafficking, rape, pornographic shooting and many other criminal offences. While the case has kept everyone glued with the updates, there…

Government of Romania Holds “Common Challenges and New perspectives in Fighting Trafficking in Persons” Conference
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Government of Romania Holds “Common Challenges and New perspectives in Fighting Trafficking in Persons” Conference

“I don’t think there has been a clearer and stronger moment for Romania than this to assume the commitment at the highest level of the Executive to combat human trafficking. The coordination of the anti-trafficking fight has been at the level of the Prime Minister’s Chancellery for more than two years and the results are…

The Situation of the Rohingya and Deadly Sea Crossings – Refugees International
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The Situation of the Rohingya and Deadly Sea Crossings – Refugees International

This piece was jointly submitted with Women’s Peace Network to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons in response to their call for inputs. For decades, as an ethnic minority group, the Rohingya people have faced discrimination, oppression, and persecution in Myanmar. Stripped from their access to property, citizenship, and other basic rights,…

Human trafficking is a major problem in New Jersey (L.A. PARKER COLUMN)
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Human trafficking is a major problem in New Jersey (L.A. PARKER COLUMN)

Trenton, we have a sex trafficking and slave problem. In the Summer of 2022, rumors spread through Trenton that young Latina women were being snatched off local streets and pressed into the city’s sex trade business. Lured into houses and expecting a “party”, some girls ended up as the party. While those stories persisted, New…

Human trafficking case: Properties owned by Singapore-based accused identified by police
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Human trafficking case: Properties owned by Singapore-based accused identified by police

The investigation into the human trafficking case, in which arrests were made recently, has led the district police to unearth the real estate business of the accused. Police have so far identified the properties of one of the main accused, Sunny, in Singapore. Police are on the hunt for Sunny, Jasbir Singh and a woman,…