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Two Indonesian teens arrested for murder, trying to sell organs of a 10-year-old child
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Two Indonesian teens arrested for murder, trying to sell organs of a 10-year-old child

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Indonesian police said the suspects – aged 14 and 17 – attempted to sell the 10-year-old victim’s organs on an online marketplace The teens were allegedly lured into the crime by a foreign-based website that promised hefty amounts for peddlers selling human organs on its platform Indonesian police have arrested two teenagers for allegedly kidnapping…

Southeast Asia job scams: Hong Kong’s inadequate response to victims’ plight ‘shows need for stronger human trafficking laws’
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Southeast Asia job scams: Hong Kong’s inadequate response to victims’ plight ‘shows need for stronger human trafficking laws’

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Security chief says existing laws are sufficient, but experts call for ‘bespoke’ trafficking legislation Authorities received 41 requests for help since January, set up task force only early this month Hong Kong lacks tough laws and an effective network with countries in the region to combat human trafficking scams, according to legal experts and analysts….

Hong Kong’s security chief insists city has ‘sufficient and robust’ measures to combat human trafficking amid calls for legal amendments
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Hong Kong’s security chief insists city has ‘sufficient and robust’ measures to combat human trafficking amid calls for legal amendments

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Secretary for Security Chris Tang says city already has ‘over 50 different offences’ laid down in various ordinances to handle cases of human trafficking Six residents freed from captivity in Southeast Asia set to return to Hong Kong on Friday afternoon Hong Kong’s security chief has insisted the city already has “sufficient and robust” legal…