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Two beautician sisters from Bhopal are accused of luring girls into prostitution, drugging them, and coercing them into religious conversion.

Russia is allegedly attempting to manipulate families of prisoners of war to turn them against the Ukrainian government through intimidation and coercion.

An elderly couple in Ecuador was sentenced to prison and fined for attempting to evict a tenant from their property, leading to public outcry over the case's irregularities.

A Delhi family court has ordered Ayesha Mukherjee to return 5.7 crore rupees to former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, stating the property settlement was obtained through fraud and coercion.

A commissioner implicated in coercing a complainant against the former head of the National Police has been reassigned to a bureaucratic role after his dismissal.

A man is being prosecuted for long-term physical and emotional abuse of his wife and child, including threats of murder and sexual coercion.

A man faces trial for years of domestic violence against his wife and daughter, including physical abuse, coercion, and threats to kill.

A 13-year-old girl was found hanged in Noida, India, with her family accusing a neighbor of blackmail and coercion.

The article explores the political coercion faced by artists at festivals and the paradox of liberalism in expressing opinions on social and political issues.

Japan's new leader Takaichi vows to strengthen national defense in response to Chinese coercion during her inaugural speech post-election.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has accused China of attempting to change the maritime status quo through force or coercion, while highlighting Japan's increasing security concerns due to neighboring countries.

Kenya's parliament reports that over 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited by Russia for the invasion of Ukraine, many through coercion into signing military contracts.

Brazilian Minister Alexandre de Moraes closed an inquiry against former deputy Carla Zambelli, citing insufficient evidence from the PGR regarding her alleged coercive actions and obstruction of investigations.

The Popular Party (PP) in Spain has proposed a law to prohibit the burqa and niqab in public spaces, citing the defense of women's equality and freedom from coercion.

The rape case against Zimbabwean preacher Walter Magaya has become controversial following the withdrawal of charges by one alleged victim amid claims of coercion.

The deputy chief of the National Police in Spain has resigned amid allegations that he attempted to intimidate a female officer who reported her superior for sexual assault.

Two witnesses in a fraud trial involving Ali Bello denied using coercive methods to obtain statements from him and his co-defendant.

Emails released from Jeffrey Epstein suggest that Prince Andrew had consensual sex with Virginia Giuffre, contradicting her claims of coercion.

Former member of the National Human Rights Commission, Kim Yong-won, has been sent to the prosecution on charges of attempted coercion related to his alleged threats to staff following the release of an investigative report.

A dangerous online challenge known as the Red Dolphin is reported to be threatening Czech youth with intimidation and coercion, potentially leading to severe psychological distress or self-harm.

The article details allegations of political coercion in Hungary, where witnesses were summoned by police in an election fraud investigation and faced pressure to demonstrate political loyalty.

The article examines the legal scrutiny of Glovo in Italy over alleged exploitation of food delivery workers, arguing that low pay is a result of broader economic challenges rather than coercion.

In Lucknow, allegations of 'love jihad' and forced conversions have emerged, where young men allegedly deceive Hindu women under the pretense of job offers and love, leading to blackmail and coercion for religious conversion.

European Union leaders will discuss steps to make Europe less economically reliant on the US and China to reduce vulnerability to economic coercion.

The article discusses how political power is shaped by cultural symbols and the collective unconscious of a society, influencing desires and social norms without coercion.

The suspicious death of a 22-year-old woman in Karnataka raises alarming allegations of mental and physical abuse, including coercion into prostitution, according to her father's complaint against her in-laws.

The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina has given the Civil Police 20 days to redo testimonies regarding a case involving coercion and threats linked to a discussion in a condominium in Praia Brava, Florianópolis.

Teijo Peltola, the vicar of the Finnish parish in Vaasa, claims that he has been threatened and coerced by the LGBTQ+ advocacy group Seta while appealing a warning issued against him by church authorities.

Drivers in Porto Alegre express fear and coercion from informal parking attendants despite a prohibition since 2020.

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Santa Catarina will request further inquiries and clarifications from the Civil Police regarding investigations into animal mistreatment and related threats in the Orelha and Caramelo case.

The investigation into the assault on the dog Orelha, who died from serious injuries in Praia Brava, Florianópolis, revealed coercion and attempts to conceal evidence by the relatives of the suspects, as concluded by the Civil Police this week.

A group of nearly twenty Spanish military personnel serving in NATO has filed a lawsuit against the Undersecretary of Defense, accusing her of unlawfully denying them the status of special services.

A 30-year-old plumbing contractor, Daiki Sada, has been arrested by the Osaka Prefectural Police on charges of extortion and coercion, suspected to be a leader in a scheme that extorts money from victims under the guise of emergency plumbing services.

Eighteen Spanish military personnel working in NATO have filed a lawsuit against the Deputy Minister of Defense, Adoración Mateos, accusing her of continued administrative misconduct and coercion.

Heirs of a Jewish art collector persecuted by the Nazis are suing the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York over a Camille Pissarro painting that was allegedly sold under duress in 1941.

In the criminal case against Bavarian AfD state parliament member Daniel Halemba, both prosecution and defense have lodged appeals against the ruling, which found him guilty of money laundering and coercion.

AfD politician Daniel Halemba has been found guilty of minor money laundering and coercion, receiving a penalty of 30,400 Euros by a Würzburg court.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) refutes allegations of coercion from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), asserting that they are a result of fear over the APC's growing membership registrations.

The AfD politician Daniel Halemba has been found guilty of negligent money laundering and coercion, receiving a sentence of 160 daily fines totaling approximately €30,400 by a Würzburg court.

A 28-year-old man from Næstved has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for indecent assault, unlawful coercion, and grooming of 14-year-old girls over several years on platforms including Snapchat.

Bavarian AfD member of parliament Daniel Halemba has been sentenced to pay a fine for money laundering and coercion, while other charges were dropped by the court.

Daniel Halemba, a member of the AfD party, has been convicted and fined for money laundering and coercion by the Würzburg District Court.

The Würzburg District Court has sentenced AfD state parliament member Daniel Halemba to a fine for money laundering and coercion, and he may be classified as a convicted felon if the verdict stands.

An Iranian family in Thessaloniki shares shocking testimonies about the Iranian regime's brutality, including the deaths of thousands, extortion regarding the delivery of bodies, and coercion for false statements on deaths during protests.

Yannick Agnel, a French Olympic swimmer, will stand trial for alleged rape and sexual assault involving his former coach's 13-year-old daughter, despite admitting to a relationship but denying coercion.

In response to increasing violence in schools, the Brandenburg state government is collaborating with Cottbus and other stakeholders to implement measures following a report indicating 178 investigations related to school violence.

The recent escalation in Chinese-Japanese relations reflects significant shifts in Chinese foreign policy under President Xi Jinping, who is willing to take greater military risks and use targeted economic coercion.

The ongoing armed conflict in Sudan, which has escalated since April 15, 2023, between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, has transformed into a systemic violence aiming to reshape political geography through coercion and collective threats, with previous peace initiatives failing to address the fundamental realities of the situation.

Police investigated a case involving MP Doksanský after a collective criminal complaint from twelve families of students who alleged coercion regarding tuition fees.

Tensions escalate in the South China Sea as Manila accuses Beijing of aggressive tactics, while China claims the Philippines is provoking trouble.