Trafficking Syndicate

Human trafficking ring drugged victims on Sulu island
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Human trafficking ring drugged victims on Sulu island

  ZAMBOANGA, Philippines – A human trafficking syndicate drugged its victims, including children, to make them endure poor living and working conditions on an island in Pangutaran town, Sulu province, the Naval Forces in Western Mindanao said on Thursday, September 21. Authorities learned about this when they rescued 128 people, including 22 minors, on Tubalubac…

Three Bali immigration officers arrested over Cambodia organ trafficking ring – VnExpress International
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Three Bali immigration officers arrested over Cambodia organ trafficking ring – VnExpress International

The move comes as authorities crack down on the suspected illegal organ trade ring, arresting 12 members last week- including a police officer and an immigration officer identified as AH – accused of smuggling 122 victims abroad. The three Bali immigration officers are accused of working with AH, who allegedly took bribes to allow victims…

Indonesian Police uncovers organ trafficking syndicate while investigating a human trafficking case – The Online Citizen Asia
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Indonesian Police uncovers organ trafficking syndicate while investigating a human trafficking case – The Online Citizen Asia

INDONESIA — The recent revelation of a human trafficking case has led the police to uncover an organ trafficking scheme. A syndicate has been sending a number of Indonesian citizens abroad to have their kidneys harvested. The victims have been deprived of adequate medical care. The Minister of Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Mahfud MD,…

60% of smuggled children forced into sex trade: NGO president
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60% of smuggled children forced into sex trade: NGO president

PETALING JAYA: As of this year, Malaysia has been upgraded to the Tier 2 Watchlist in the US State Department Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, after making significant efforts to stem human trafficking. “The government identified 180 confirmed trafficking victims – 36 exploited in sex trafficking and 144 exploited in forced labour – among 510…

KPAI seeks thorough investigation of child labor trafficking – ANTARA News
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KPAI seeks thorough investigation of child labor trafficking – ANTARA News

Bandarlampung, Lampung (ANTARA) – The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) has urged the authorities to thoroughly investigate child labor trafficking syndicates in order to stop cases of child exploitation. “The number of cases involving child exploitation for labor is quite significant. Therefore, we need the cooperation of all parties,” said KPAI Chairperson Ai Maryanti Solihah in…

Riau Islands among 'hot spots' for smuggling of Indonesian migrant workers – The Star
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Riau Islands among 'hot spots' for smuggling of Indonesian migrant workers – The Star

JAKARTA, April 8 (Bernama):The Riau Islands are identified as one of the ‘hot spots’ of human trafficking in Indonesia, said the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud MD. Through a post on his Instagram account, he said that the region, especially Batam, is also used by the syndicate as a gateway for…

15 human trafficking victims, including 3 kids, rescued off Tawi-Tawi
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15 human trafficking victims, including 3 kids, rescued off Tawi-Tawi

  ILIGAN, Philippines – Police and Marines have rescued 15 people, including three toddlers, from a human trafficking syndicate during a two-day operation on the waters off Tawi-Tawi, according to a military task force on Monday, February 13. The rescue missions were spearheaded by the Joint Task Force Tawi-Tawi and involved members of the Marine…

RGM Airport a human trafficking hotspot – The Standard
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RGM Airport a human trafficking hotspot – The Standard

CASES of human trafficking at Zimbabwe’s main airport are rising amid allegations that syndicates made up of security agents and political heavyweights are facilitating the illegal entry into the country for foreign nationals enroute to South Africa. Respect Gono, the Immigration Department director-general, told The Standard that the country had no “global management system” to…

Is China overlooking its neighbours' concern on rising human trafficking cases? – Mizzima
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Is China overlooking its neighbours' concern on rising human trafficking cases? – Mizzima

Mizzima/Shankar KumarIn China is a troublesome bugbear not only because of its avoidable territorial designs against its neighbours but also because of its human trafficking syndicates who lure away hundreds of people from Myanmar, Thailand, Taiwan, Philippines Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand on the pretext of providing them decent jobs but force them to work in…

China's human trafficking syndicates lure away hundreds from Southeast Asian … – ANI News
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China's human trafficking syndicates lure away hundreds from Southeast Asian … – ANI News

Beijing [China], February 3 (ANI):In southeast Asian region, Chinese human trafficking syndicates operate in nexus with local authorities in countries for luring away hundreds of people on the pretext of providing them decent jobs but are forced to work in the illegal cryptocurrency business, brothels, and massage parlours, Mekong News reported. According to Mekong News,…