Organized Crime

Organized crime refers to illegal activities that are carried out by groups or organizations in a structured and coordinated manner. These activities may include activities such as drug trafficking, money laundering, extortion, human trafficking, and other forms of illegal enterprise. Organized crime groups may use violence or threats of violence to maintain control over their illegal activities and to protect their interests.

Organized crime can have a significant impact on society, as it often involves significant financial gain for the individuals or groups involved, and it can lead to corruption and harm to innocent individuals. Governments and law enforcement agencies around the world work to combat organized crime through a variety of measures, including intelligence gathering, undercover operations, and prosecution of individuals involved in these activities. It is important for individuals to be aware of the risks and dangers associated with organized crime and to report any suspected illegal activities to the authorities.

 

 

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…

Marcos tasks gov’t agencies to boost efforts vs human trafficking
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Marcos tasks gov’t agencies to boost efforts vs human trafficking

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ordered on Monday the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) and the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) to strengthen efforts in eradicating human trafficking. During a meeting at the Malacañang Palace, Marcos said human trafficking compromised the country’s national security and economy. “The IACAT and the PAOCC must take the lead…

Owner of Boston Pizzeria Chain Arrested on Forced Labor Charges – Department of Justice
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Owner of Boston Pizzeria Chain Arrested on Forced Labor Charges – Department of Justice

BOSTON – The owner of Stash’s Pizza was arrested this morning on forced labor charges for allegedly employing a victim who lacked immigration status and forcing him to work for years while threatening him with deportation and subjecting him to repeated verbal and physical abuse.   Stavros Papantoniadis, a/k/a “Steve Papantoniadis,” 47, of Westwood, was…

DHS and DOJ Announce Historic Guatemalan Human Smuggling Extraditions
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DHS and DOJ Announce Historic Guatemalan Human Smuggling Extraditions

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security joined the U.S. Department of Justice yesterday to announce the first ever extraditions from Guatemala to the United States on charges of human smuggling resulting in death, and the first Guatemalan human smuggling extraditions to the United States of any kind in nearly five years. This announcement…

UK envoy joins Vietnam's war on human trafficking – VnExpress International
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UK envoy joins Vietnam's war on human trafficking – VnExpress International

By Minh Nga  &nbspMarch 8, 2023 | 10:32 am GMT+7  The U.K.’s Migration and Modern Slavery Envoy, Andrew Patrick, made his first visit to Vietnam to review joint projects to fight human trafficking in the Southeast Asian nation. During his visit on Monday and Tuesday, Patrick met with senior officials from the Ministry of Public…

Human Trafficking: The Silent Pandemic – UWF Voyager
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Human Trafficking: The Silent Pandemic – UWF Voyager

Post-Emancipation Proclamation, the view of many in America is that slavery is an issue in our rearview. Contrarily, there are more individuals in captivity in 2023 than ever before. According to the International Labour Association, 1 in 150 individuals worldwide are experiencing some form of modern slavery. This includes sex trafficking, arranged marriages, forced labor…

Andrew Tate denies lung cancer claims, says Dubai doctor visit was a regular checkup
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Andrew Tate denies lung cancer claims, says Dubai doctor visit was a regular checkup

Andrew Tate has said that he does not have lung cancer, claiming he has the lungs of an “Olympic athlete” and that the claims of the disease were a scar “from an old battle.” The former kickboxer’s denial came after his legal team and manager confirmed reports that he had been diagnosed with a possible…

Rescuing the Trafficked – The Diplomat
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Rescuing the Trafficked – The Diplomat

The United States-based organization Unbound Now has spent the last decade focused on the prevention of human trafficking, professional training, and survivor advocacy, establishing offices in Indonesia, Mongolia, Poland, and Cambodia. More recently, the NGO has become involved with the more complex criminal networks and rescue operations in Southeast Asia by establishing connections and networking…

Ten arrested in Bell County prostitution sting – KCEN-TV
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Ten arrested in Bell County prostitution sting – KCEN-TV

BELL COUNTY, Texas — Ten “would-be johns” have been arrested in a joint prostitution sting in Bell County, according to the Bell County Sheriff’s Department. Alongside the Bell County Organized Crime Unit, the Fort Hood Military Police and the Fort Hood Criminal Investigations Division, the Sheriff’s Department conducted a two-day sting operation in Central Texas….