Human trafficking

Papua New Guinea police bust human trafficking ring, rescue 39 Indonesians

The alleged people-smuggling ring was busted after an intelligence operation run by the Police Transnational Crime Directorate.

Russia trafficking foreigners to fight in Ukraine, Amnesty says

A military recruitment advertisement in Moscow, Russia. Amnesty International says citizens of Brazil, Colombia, Sri Lanka and South Africa are among those deceived into fighting in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Tate brothers lose bid for release from US jail pending extradition

FILE PHOTO: Tristan and Andrew Tate deliver a press statement in front of their house after landing back in Romania, near Bucharest, Romania, March 22, 2025. Inquam Photos/Eduard Vinatoru via REUTERS

Andrew Tate's romantic partner testifies in his bid for release on bail

FILE PHOTO: Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate arrive 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/File Photo

Police in Spain bust network accused of trafficking migrant girls

The network recruited unaccompanied migrant girls from care centres on Spain’s Gran Canaria island and moved them to mainland Spain and France, where some were sexually exploited.

US requests Filipino pastor’s extradition on sex charges: Ambassador

Apollo Quiboloy is accused of using women and child sect members to sell goods and raise funds for his church.

No evidence of offence committed here, or by S’pore agents, in Indonesian baby trafficking case

Alleged baby trafficking syndicate members await to hear prosecutors’ demands at a hearing in Bandung, West Java, on June 30.

French coast guard rescues 157 from burning migrant boat in English Channel

Migrants disembarking from a French ship at the Port de Commerce in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, on Aug 4, following their rescue at sea after their boat caught fire during an attempt to cross the English Channel from France to Britain.

Four more women allegedly abused by ex-Harrods boss confirmed as human trafficking victims

Some of Mohamed Al-Fayed’s accusers worked at Harrods, the luxury London department store which the late tycoon owned.

Andrew, Tristan Tate to seek release from US jail while fighting extradition

Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate arrive 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

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