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A major sex racket was uncovered in Varanasi, India, operating under the guise of a spa center, leading to police raids and the recovery of illicit items.

The Ghanaian government has praised Nigerian authorities for rescuing 44 Ghanaian nationals from a trafficking network involved in fraudulent recruitment schemes.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons in Nigeria stated it was unaware of reported sexual assaults at a festival in Delta State due to the lack of an operational office in the state.

In Greater Noida West, three people, including the owner of a private hospital, were arrested for attempting to sell a 5-day-old newborn for 260,000 rupees.

In Jaramijó, a 14-year-old girl has reportedly been sexually exploited by her grandmother and sister, leading to their arrests by police.

Police in Gopalganj, Bihar, have uncovered an immoral business operating under the cover of an orchestra, rescuing ten minor girls in a raid.

A club in Santa Catarina, Brazil, was raided by the Federal Police for trafficking women for sexual exploitation, where a fine was imposed on those who did not participate in work.

The Federal Police of Brazil launched an operation against the international trafficking of women for sexual exploitation in Santa Catarina following a report from a Paraguayan woman.

The Akwa Ibom State Government has returned 44 Ghanaians rescued from human trafficking to their home country.

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.

Accor is conducting an investigation into allegations that its hotels may have been involved in the sexual exploitation of Ukrainian children deported to Russia.

A hidden brothel was uncovered in Buenos Aires, exploiting 50 women, with legal actions taken against nine individuals involved in human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Farmers in Ecuador recount terrifying experiences as anti-narcotics bombings, ordered by the Ecuadorian president and supported by the U.S., devastate their land and lives.

Latvia has introduced new legal penalties for the non-consensual distribution of intimate photos or videos, including up to three years in prison for severe cases.

Police in Lithuania are warning the public to be wary of enticing job offers online, as they may be scams linked to human trafficking.

A Moldovan citizen has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for illegally transporting migrants across the border in an organized group.

A Moldovan citizen has been sentenced to four years in prison for his involvement in the illegal transportation of migrants across the Latvian border.

A criminal case involving 33 individuals accused of trafficking vulnerable people for drug distribution in Ireland is set to go to trial.

The Belatorodi Police in Nagpur arrested a woman running a prostitution racket disguised as a spa and rescued two victims, one of whom was from Odisha.

Yorbelis ‘N’, known as ‘La Maracucha’, was arrested in Mexico City as part of an operation against the Tren de Aragua criminal organization.

A police operation dismantled a prostitution ring in a luxury chalet in Madrid, where women were forced to display themselves to clients under the threat of punishment.

Spanish police have rescued eight women who were held captive in a villa, forced to provide sexual services, including to minors, and arrested six individuals involved in the operation.

Three Brazilians have been arrested for allegedly trafficking approximately 50 Paraguayans for forced labor in Brazil.

Ecuador has expanded its Eurofront cooperation program with the European Union to enhance security and combat human trafficking.

Pam Bondi is set to testify under oath regarding the Epstein investigation amid allegations that key documents were withheld by the Justice Department.

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

Greek authorities uncovered an extensive illegal network of immigrant trafficking and exploitation operating in Heraklion, Crete.

British MPs are calling for the extradition of Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan from Hong Kong to the UK to face serious charges, including rape and human trafficking.

A Somali citizen was sentenced to nearly two years in prison for assisting several foreigners in illegally crossing the Estonian border.

Police and social services in Jämtland emphasize the need for improved proactive measures against exploitation in sugar dating, particularly to protect minors.

The article discusses the responsibility of the Spanish justice system to investigate accusations against singer Julio Iglesias regarding serious crimes, despite the denial of prosecution by the National Court.

Tommy Olsen, accused of human trafficking by Greek authorities, was arrested in Tromsø for running a website aiding unregistered boat refugees.

Young Ghanaian men are being trafficked to Nigeria under the pretense of football opportunities, leading to exploitation.

A woman named Natalie alleges she was trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein to Mohamed Al Fayed, who sexually assaulted her on his yacht nearly 30 years ago.

The New York Academy of Art announced its decision to donate funds previously received from Jeffrey Epstein to a nonprofit organization supporting victims of human trafficking.

The article discusses how internet love scams often involve victims of human trafficking who are forced to perpetrate fraud from heavily guarded scam centers in Asia.

Nine individuals were arrested in Ipiales, Colombia, for their involvement in an illegal migrant trafficking network operating along the Ecuador-Colombia border.

A court in Karpathos sentenced two human traffickers to a total of 600 years in prison and fines totaling 700,000 euros for illegally smuggling migrants into Greece.

Michael Allen, a Republican candidate for attorney general in Colorado, expressed astonishment over a Democratic proposal to legalize prostitution, fearing it would exacerbate human trafficking in the state.

Amanda Wixon was sentenced to 13 years in prison for keeping a woman as a slave for 25 years, during which she lied about the victim's whereabouts.

Two Ukrainian men have been sentenced to prison for operating a migrant smuggling service that charged up to 15,000 euros per person to transport individuals to the UK.

A Reykjavik district court has acquitted Landsbankinn from claims made by Quang Le, who was denied a bank account due to ongoing investigations into serious allegations against him.

A clash erupted in the Argentine Congress as the ruling party moved to lift the immunity of a deputy accused of human trafficking and organized crime.

A criminal organization in La Rioja was dismantled, which exploited six Chinese workers by forcing them to work excessively long hours under deplorable conditions.

A British woman has been sentenced to thirteen years for keeping another woman as a slave for over 25 years.

A 17-year-old from Stavanger may face sentencing for human trafficking after allegedly recruiting two other teenagers to attempt to kill a 14-year-old.

Amanda Wixon was sentenced to 13 years for imprisoning a woman as a slave for 25 years under horrific conditions.

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is detained in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on drug trafficking charges, continually asserting his presidency as he awaits legal proceedings.

A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the enslavement of young girls in Czechia.

The Ghana Immigration Service has arrested 93 Nigerian nationals for alleged involvement in internet fraud during an operation in Accra, rescuing 73 victims from abuse.