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An investigative report reveals a private WhatsApp group of over 500 members used to launder hundreds of millions of euros for criminal syndicates, human traffickers, and ISIS operatives worldwide.
A Daily Mail investigation reveals that Decathlon sports stores in Calais and Dunkerque, France, have become a supply channel for human traffickers providing life jackets to migrants attempting to cross to Great Britain.
A Sea-Watch video has prompted questions regarding the methods of self-proclaimed sea rescuers, suggesting they may be working with rather than against human traffickers, despite their idealism.
The European Union is proposing a new package of sanctions aimed at combating migrant smuggling, including asset freezes and travel bans for perpetrators. This move is part of a toughened stance against human traffickers.
Two former police officers were sentenced to significant prison terms in London for spying on Chinese dissidents on behalf of Chinese intelligence. The convictions highlight concerns over foreign espionage activities within the UK.
Operation 'Ramz,' conducted across 13 countries, has identified 3,867 cybercrime victims and led to the arrest of 201 suspects in the Middle East and Africa, with 15 human traffickers detained in Jordan.
A Libyan court has sentenced four human traffickers to prison terms of up to 22 years. This action was announced by the attorney general.
A 41-year-old man and his father have been exposed as human traffickers in Upper Austria, allegedly forcing women brought from Bulgaria into prostitution.
A new Europol center has been established to combat human traffickers, following a slight increase in refugees and migrants due to a new smuggling route between Libya and Crete.
A migrant boat overturned near Crete, with authorities fearing approximately 30 people are missing. Two Sudanese men, aged 25 and 19, have been arrested as suspected human traffickers.
Swiss cantons are planning to introduce a mandatory reporting duty for state employees regarding information related to organized crime, such as drug rings, human traffickers, and cybercriminals.
NAPTIP's Ondo State Command has arrested 120 suspected human traffickers and rescued over 300 victims in the last three years as part of its efforts to combat human trafficking.
An aerial video, now with Italian justice, reportedly shows the German NGO Sea-Watch transferring migrants from a boat controlled by traffickers, which then returns to Libya. The incident raises questions about potential collusion.
A police raid involving 1,500 officers targeted human traffickers and pimps, resulting in 15 arrests. During the operation, two children who were victims of sexual exploitation were found.
Pope Leo XIV's plane experienced a technical malfunction preventing its takeoff from Spain, leading King Felipe of Spain to offer his Falcon jet for the Pope's return flight to Rome. During his visit, the Pope also issued a strong warning to human traffickers, urging them to repent or face God's wrath.
Over 100 people have reportedly died following a military airstrike in Nigeria. This incident is a significant development amidst other national news, including government plans for housing and education, and political discussions.
A globalized world sees migration turn into a dangerous gamble, with headlines frequently reporting on immigration fraudsters, human traffickers, and organized networks exploiting desperate migrants.
A 16-year-old girl from Jharkhand was allegedly sold for Rs 25,000 in Uttar Pradesh by human traffickers and subsequently tortured by her buyers, leading to the arrest of two individuals.
Forty-four Ghanaian victims were rescued from human traffickers in Nigeria after being lured from Ghana.
Police in Bushenyi, Uganda, successfully rescued 10 girls from human traffickers and arrested two suspects involved in the operation.
An investigation has uncovered an Instagram network that uses false posts to encourage migrants to undertake a dangerous journey to Ceuta, charging them around 470 euros for passage.
UEFA is threatening to boycott tournaments and held an emergency meeting to discuss FIFA's proposed World Cup investment plan. FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the plan as a "golden opportunity" despite opposition from various football bodies.
A powerful Cambodian tycoon's gambling empire was found to be the landlord of a compound used for industrial-scale scamming and human trafficking operations, according to a Reuters investigation.
A report highlights how systemic failures and security lapses in Nigeria are leaving countless children vulnerable to human traffickers, causing despair for families whose children disappear.
Kavankumar Patel, an Indian man, has been jailed after being found guilty of paying human traffickers to abuse minors.
The English National Opera (ENO) makes its audacious Manchester debut with the Pulitzer-winning opera "Angel's Bone," which tells the story of two angels brutally exploited by human traffickers.
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered two additional cases against human traffickers following a recent boat capsize tragedy off the Italian coast.
Police in Kavala and Evros, Greece, arrested two human traffickers who were facilitating the illegal entry of migrants into the country.
Mussa, a Tanzanian who arrived in Europe via human traffickers at 14, and her son are fighting for a future in Luxembourg after facing homelessness. They are now receiving support.