Online

Online refers to things that are done or accessed through the internet. Online activities can include a wide range of activities, such as shopping, banking, social networking, or gaming. The internet allows people to connect with others and access information and resources from anywhere in the world. Online services and platforms are often convenient and efficient, but can also be subject to security risks and other challenges. The use of the internet and online technology has greatly expanded in recent years, and is a significant part of many people’s daily lives.

Police arrested 8 people responsible for alleged human trafficking at multiple massage parlors in Terrebonne Parish
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Police arrested 8 people responsible for alleged human trafficking at multiple massage parlors in Terrebonne Parish

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TERREBONNE PARISH, La. (WVUE) – Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s deputies arrested owners of multiple massage parlors responsible for a human trafficking ring and prostitution. An investigation into four massage parlors for prostitution and human trafficking leads to eight arrests. Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet announced the arrest of eight offenders, in connection with an ongoing investigation…

Five potential victims identified in human trafficking police operation | Oxford Mail
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Five potential victims identified in human trafficking police operation | Oxford Mail

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Police visited 57 premises across the Thames Valley and gave advice to over 50 people during a three-week operation targeting modern slavery. Thames Valley Police, working with the National Crime Agency (NCA) and Europol, focused activity on massage parlours under Project Aidant, an NCA-led law-enforcement response. The operation took place between 22 August and 9 September and was Europe-wide,…

Pct. 5 chief deputy Brian Harris busted in prostitution sting | khou.com
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Pct. 5 chief deputy Brian Harris busted in prostitution sting | khou.com

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Brian Harris was among the 14 people arrested by Montgomery County’s organized crime unit at a local hotel, the sheriff’s office said. He was fired from Precinct 5. Pct. 5 Chief Deputy Brian Harris was among the 14 people arrested by Montgomery County’s organized crime unit at a local hotel, the sheriff’s office said. The…

Europol “Hackathon” Identifies Scores of Human Trafficking Victims
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Europol “Hackathon” Identifies Scores of Human Trafficking Victims

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Law enforcers from over 20 European countries came together earlier this month to clamp down on human traffickers found using online platforms to exploit vulnerable people, including Ukrainian women. The EMPACT joint action day was coordinated by the Netherlands and described by Europol as the first region-wide “hackathon” against human trafficking. Some 85 experts participated…

Springfield organizations warn students human trafficking can start online in their own homes – KY3
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Springfield organizations warn students human trafficking can start online in their own homes – KY3

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Social media is a dominant force in our world today, including the world of human trafficking. And a pair of Springfield-based organizations are trying to get the word out to parents and children. “A lot of adults have this false narrative about what sex trafficking of students looks like in America…

Latisha's House Earns Safe House Certification Silver Award | Williamsburg Yorktown Daily
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Latisha's House Earns Safe House Certification Silver Award | Williamsburg Yorktown Daily

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WILLIAMSBURG — Latisha’s House, a Virginia-based residential home providing therapeutic and restorative services to survivors of trafficking, was on Sept. 9 awarded a silver level of certification from the National Safe House Certification, provided by the Safe House Project. Latisha’s House provides a long-term, transitional housing program for adult, female survivors of sex trafficking and…

NGO partners Bible Society, churches to end child trafficking – Graphic Online
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NGO partners Bible Society, churches to end child trafficking – Graphic Online

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The International Justice Mission (IJM), a not-for-profit organisation, is collaborating with the Bible Society of Ghana and churches across the country to end child trafficking. The collaboration, which is dubbed: “Freedom Sunday”, aims at creating awareness of human trafficking and also getting the church to speak out against the evils perpetuated by those engaging in…

Anti-human trafficking conference slated in Encinitas
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Anti-human trafficking conference slated in Encinitas

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A communitywide anti-human trafficking conference, titled “Stop Being A ‘Good Girl,’” is set for noon to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, and via Zoom. In recognition of the United Nation’s Day of the Girl Child, the conference will discuss global trends in human trafficking, online crimes and internationally recognized…

Scammers reportedly trafficking people to Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand
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Scammers reportedly trafficking people to Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand

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According to the BBC, thousands of people across South East Asia have been trafficked to Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand where they are forced to work in online scam centers known as “fraud factories”.  “I knew then I had come to the wrong place” Victims report accepting attractive work offers abroad but having their passports taken…

Fighting online sexual exploitation of children | Philstar.com
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Fighting online sexual exploitation of children | Philstar.com

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For seven consecutive years, the Philippines has maintained its Tier 1 ranking in the Trafficking in Persons Report released by the US State Department every year. In the latest report released last July, it noted that the Philippines continued to demonstrate serious and sustained efforts to fight human trafficking despite the COVID-19 pandemic, but gave…