Report any human trafficking incident to the NCCHT
The National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking (NCCHT) encourages people to report any case of human trafficking to the nearest
Organised Crime
The Intersection of Organised Crime and Human Trafficking
Organised crime is a global phenomenon that involves criminal networks engaging in a range of illegal activities, including drug trafficking, extortion, and human trafficking. The latter involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit vulnerable individuals for labor or sexual purposes.
Organised crime groups are often involved in human trafficking because it is a lucrative and low-risk activity. Traffickers can make significant profits from exploiting vulnerable individuals, and the clandestine nature of trafficking can make it difficult for law enforcement to detect and investigate.
To combat organised crime and human trafficking, it is important to understand the ways in which these issues intersect. This can involve improving intelligence gathering and sharing between law enforcement agencies, developing effective investigation and prosecution strategies, and providing support to victims of trafficking.
Organised crime and human trafficking are complex issues that require a coordinated and sustained response from a range of stakeholders, including government agencies, law enforcement, civil society organizations, and the private sector. By working together, we can help ensure that vulnerable individuals are protected from exploitation and that organised crime groups are brought to justice.
Ghana Makes Progress In Human Trafficking Prosecution
Ghana has made significant progress in prosecuting cases of human trafficking over the past five years. A total number of 210 individuals, out of 221 prosecuted for human trafficking and child labour related offences have also been convicted and sentenced with a fine and jail terms between 5-25 years.
Illegal organ trade is more sophisticated than one might think – who’s behind it and how it could be controlled
Every now and then the trade in human organs makes national, even international, news. In March 2023, a Nigerian politician, his wife and a medical middleman were found guilty of an organ-trafficking plot after they brought a man to the UK from Lagos to sell his kidney. Several months later in Kenya, following the arrest…
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…
How a Canadian Foundation Exposed the Signs of Sex Trafficking | LBBOnline
Did you know that right now, as you are reading this article, someone is being lured into sex trafficking? It’s certainly a grim statistic, and, at the very least, worth a few moments of your time and consideration. But perhaps this will grab your attention just a little longer. Did you know that right now,…
Lusail University launches two master programmes in collaboration with UN agencies
As part of Lusail University’s expansion of academic programmes at the master’s level, the university yesterday launched master programmes in International Criminal Justice and in International Affairs and Public Policy. The first is in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) while the second is in collaboration with the United Nations…
This West Bengal headmaster takes on women traffickers – The New Indian Express
Express News Service WEST BENGAL : In a non-descript village called Mathurapur in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas, Chandan Maiti, the headmaster of Krishnachandrapur High School, not only discharges administrative duties and imparts education, but also tours the remote villages of Sunderbans after his work hours to spread awareness about human trafficking. For the past two…
Examining Global Report on Human Trafficking
The recently launched global report on trafficking in persons has revealed that for the first time, the number of victims detected globally decreased by 11 per cent, a reduction that is largely driven by low and medium-low-income countries, writes Ugo Aliogo Recently the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) launched its 2022 Global Report on Trafficking in persons,…
Andrew Tate Reacts to Another 30 Days in Prison Amid Human Trafficking Case
A Romanian court ruled Andrew Tate must remain in custody for a further 30 days while authorities investigate accusations of rape and human trafficking. The American-British influencer was arrested in Romania on December 29, alongside his brother, Tristan, and two women who are Romanian nationals. He has been charged with sexual assault and exploitation. Prosecutors…
Collaborative efforts required to control human trafficking – Daily Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – Human trafficking, a multi-billion dollar organised crime, is a transnational issue that makes young men and women more vulnerable, particularly in the times of economic meltdown and high inflation. Citizens, especially the youth that is over 60 percent of Pakistan’s total population needs to be sensitized about this serious offence, this was emphasized…