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A shocking case of a five-day-old newborn baby being sold for 260,000 rupees has emerged in Greater Noida West, leading to the arrest of three individuals including the owner of a private hospital.

A woman known as 'Aunt Mei' has been arrested in China after a decade-long search for her involvement in child trafficking activities.

Eighteen African migrants, including a three-year-old child, tragically drowned off Mitsamiouli, Comoros, after being misled by their smuggler while attempting to reach Mayotte.

A mother in Laranjal Paulista, Brazil, has been arrested for exchanging her 3-year-old daughter for crack cocaine, with concerns raised about possible sexual abuse of the child and her younger sibling.

A baby and a three-year-old girl were discovered in a house known for drug trafficking in Mirabela, Brazil, prompting the arrest of two women due to inadequate living conditions and drug possession.

A couple was arrested in Brazil with over 5 tons of marijuana hidden in a truck carrying corn, marking the largest drug seizure on federal highways in 2026.

An investigation reveals a horrifying network in the Philippines involving the live-streaming of child sexual abuse for a small fee.

A 37-year-old man, suspected of killing a six-year-old boy in Piauí, remains in custody in Pernambuco due to pending legal procedures.

A 37-year-old man suspected of killing a 6-year-old boy in Piauí has been arrested in Pernambuco while facing drug trafficking charges.

A couple in India purchased a newborn girl for 300,000 rupees and pretended to be pregnant after failing to conceive.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has rescued five pregnant women and five newborns from a suspected child trafficking operation in Imo State.

A couple suspected of drug trafficking has been arrested in Capão Bonito, Brazil, during a police operation that also involved the discovery of a drug-manufacturing site and the presence of their newborn child.

A Polish man has been sentenced to five years in prison in Iceland for importing 5.2 liters of amphetamine concealed in a child’s crib.

A judge has granted Michael Jackson's estate the motion to enter arbitration in a lawsuit accusing the late singer of being a "serial child predator" and alleging child sex trafficking.

A commentary from a reader criticizing the commercialization of surrogacy, equating it to child trafficking.

A documentary reveals the harrowing story of Amanda Quick, whose husband was arrested for attempting to engage in child prostitution and sexual trafficking.

A couple in financial distress has sold their one-month-old baby for one and a half lakh rupees, leading to widespread shock and disbelief.

A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of raping his 2.5-year-old daughter in Resende, Brazil, along with the child's mother, who was wanted for drug trafficking.

York Minster is considering removing a dedication to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Duke of York, due to his controversial past linked to child sex trafficking.

A resident of Jonava, A. Lobov faces legal consequences for falsely accusing mayor M. Sinkevičius of serious crimes, including child abduction and trafficking.

Tim Tebow testified before Congress, asking for greater support to combat child trafficking and abuse through the proposed Renewed Hope Act of 2026.

A social media post claims connections between Olena Zelenska's foundation for Ukrainian children and the Epstein files, suggesting a conspiracy related to child trafficking.

Epstein survivor Virginia Roberts Giuffre recounts her traumatic experiences in a memoir that sheds light on systemic exploitation and human trafficking involving powerful individuals.

Four siblings are suing Michael Jackson's estate, accusing him of child sex trafficking and abuse during their childhood.

Senator Josh Hawley is launching an investigation into Google following a Senate hearing that revealed alarming testimonies about child sex trafficking and a significant increase in online abusive material.

A couple in Ondo State, Nigeria, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for running a baby factory that detained underage pregnant girls for illegal child trafficking.

Journalists Germán de los Santos and Hugo Alconada Mon discuss the rising issue of child hitmen in Rosario, Argentina, linked to drug trafficking.

A woman was kidnapped in Maravilha, Alagoas, Brazil, while holding her child, and her body was later discovered in a neighboring city amid drug trafficking motives.

A 52-year-old owner of a massage parlor in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward pleaded not guilty to charges related to the exploitation of a 12-year-old Thai girl forced into sexual services.

Jeffrey Epstein reportedly continued to fund women living in a luxury London flat until shortly before his death, according to a dossier of suspicious payments investigated by UK authorities.

An HBO documentary unveils a major post-Soviet scandal in Georgia involving the slyly stolen children who were sold into trafficking, revealing extensive complicity but minimal accountability.

Children in Papua New Guinea's tribal regions are being trained to use firearms, with some as young as eight years old being involved in tribal warfare, according to former warlord Smith Thomas.

Four adult siblings allege that Michael Jackson abused them as minors, filing a shocking lawsuit against the late musician's estate that claims child sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

An outing between a father and daughter at a café in Ontario escalated into a situation involving local authorities due to concerns of potential child trafficking.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons in Nigeria has launched an investigation into allegations of child abuse at a daycare facility in Lagos linked to singer Simi.

The Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, has warned of a troubling increase in child trafficking, revealing that 48 children have been taken from the state.

A 51-year-old man from Gombe, Nigeria, has been sentenced to prison for selling a one-year-old boy in a child trafficking case.

Two individuals have been sentenced to two years in prison for child trafficking in Gombe, Nigeria.

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has dismantled a child trafficking ring disguised as an orphanage, rescuing 21 children in the process.

Women traveling by bus with infants were used to transport drugs from Mato Grosso do Sul to Paraná to evade law enforcement.

A 9-year-old child was hit by a stray bullet during a police operation in Salvador, which resulted in the death of a suspect.

A Civil Police operation in Porto Velho targeted a group suspected of child sexual abuse and trafficking of explicit videos.

The UN reports alarming levels of child trafficking in Haiti, where armed gangs exploit children for violence and extortion, threatening their lives and futures.

Police seized cocaine in a house in Brazil where two young sisters were found neglected and alone.

Two women were arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs into a prison in Brazil, one of whom was accompanied by her young daughter.

A couple in Patos de Minas, Brazil, was arrested for drug trafficking and mistreatment of their four-month-old baby after police acted on an anonymous tip.

Two men were arrested in Engenheiro Caldas after the police found a revolver and drugs in a baby's room during a drug trafficking operation.

ICE has arrested several illegal immigrants previously convicted of violent and sexual crimes as part of efforts to enforce immigration laws.

The Military Police are conducting an operation in Rio de Janeiro to find those responsible for an attack that left two dead and a critically injured child.

Virginia Giuffre's family expressed relief and gratitude after Prince Andrew was arrested for suspected misconduct, marking a significant moment in their pursuit of justice for her alleged abuse.