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Human trafficking

Czech police charge four in OnlyFans human trafficking case

A logo for OnlyFans is seen in this illustration picture, February 29, 2024. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/Illustration
A logo for OnlyFans is seen in this illustration picture, February 29, 2024. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/Illustration

Romanian prosecutors add hate speech against women to Andrew Tate investigation

Andrew Tate arrives before U.S. President Donald Trump to attend UFC 327 at Kaseya Center, Miami, U.S., April 11, 2026. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool via REUTERS
Andrew Tate arrives before U.S. President Donald Trump to attend UFC 327 at Kaseya Center, Miami, U.S., April 11, 2026. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool via REUTERS

Libyan court jails four human traffickers for up to 22 years, attorney general says

‘I feel something so right doing the wrong thing’: Scam worker brainwashed by pop songs, threats

Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared trying to migrate in 2025: UN

Rohingya refugees stand in queue to receive ration from the World Food Program(WFP), at a refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, April 18, 2026.
Rohingya refugees stand in queue to receive ration from the World Food Program(WFP), at a refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, April 18, 2026.

Indonesia charges 19 over alleged baby trafficking ring that sent infants to Singapore

19 defendants in human trafficking syndicate during a court hearing on April 7, 2026 at the Bandung district court in West Java.
19 defendants in human trafficking syndicate during a court hearing on April 7, 2026 at the Bandung district court in West Java.

Romanian court lifts judicial controls against Andrew Tate, brother pending investigation

Andrew Tate delivers a press statement outside his house in Voluntari, Ilfov, Romania, August 4, 2023. Inquam Photos/George Calin via REUTERS
Andrew Tate delivers a press statement outside his house in Voluntari, Ilfov, Romania, August 4, 2023. Inquam Photos/George Calin via REUTERS

Indonesia to deport Interpol-wanted UK fugitive nabbed in Bali

Scottish national Steven Lyons is escorted by police officers at the Bali Police headquarters in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, on March 31.
Scottish national Steven Lyons is escorted by police officers at the Bali Police headquarters in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, on March 31.

Australian plane owner charged over ‘black flight’ to Indonesia

An Australian aircraft owner was charged with people smuggling after allegedly helping two fugitives flee to Indonesia on a "black flight" from a remote peninsula.
An Australian aircraft owner was charged with people smuggling after allegedly helping two fugitives flee to Indonesia on a "black flight" from a remote peninsula.

Poland to seek help from two other countries in Epstein investigation

Jeffrey Epstein, seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., U.S., on December 19, 2025 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender.
Jeffrey Epstein, seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., U.S., on December 19, 2025 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender.

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