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In 2025, around 7,700 individuals have reportedly died or gone missing on migration routes, highlighting the persistent global crisis of migration according to the International Organization for Migration.

A Kenyan man was arrested for allegedly trafficking citizens to fight in the war in Ukraine for Russia.

Disturbing photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's Paris apartment reveal a massage table, sex toys, and walls adorned with images of naked women.

Evidence suggests that Jeffrey Epstein may have continued his organized abuses and trafficking of minors even after his 2008 conviction.

Details have emerged regarding Jeffery Epstein's notorious 'Zorro' ranch in New Mexico, linked to his criminal activities.

A 27-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of recruiting and sexually exploiting children and teenagers in a prostitution house in São Rafael, Brazil.

An experienced police officer in Finland has been arrested on allegations of misconduct, leading to discussions about the dysfunctionality of a national human trafficking unit.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued 184 victims of human trafficking, including three pregnant women, in Plateau State, Nigeria.

The Federal Police of Brazil launched 'Operation Promised Land' to dismantle a criminal organization involved in illegally sending migrants to the United States.

A 49-year-old Moldovan woman has been accused of forcing another Moldovan woman to beg on the streets of Pärnu for financial gain.

A Hindu girl's distressing experience of being lured into conversion and abuse by beautician sisters in Bhopal has been revealed.

A mother from Lithuania has been convicted for keeping another woman in captivity for 25 years, subjecting her to severe physical and psychological abuse.

Bilal Fawaz, a stateless boxer who was a victim of human trafficking, has risen to prominence in the UK after winning the middleweight championship, while calling for official recognition of his identity.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for assisting in the return of 17 South African citizens who were misled into fighting in Ukraine.

Himachal Pradesh police have uncovered an inter-state gang involved in the trafficking of newborns, arresting nine individuals including seven women.

Peel police have arrested four individuals in a human trafficking investigation involving minors in the Greater Toronto Area.

Multiple police districts in Norway are investigating a man suspected of serious drug offenses and human trafficking.

A report from Kenyan intelligence suggests over 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine, raising concerns about human trafficking and government corruption.

Over 600 Kenyans are seeking help from the Kenyan government to return home after falling victim to a human trafficking scheme in Cambodia.

Charities are urging for immediate international support for victims of cyberscam farms in Southeast Asia, where many are left destitute and abandoned after being lured into trafficking operations.

A criminal organization involved in human trafficking in the Farsala area has been dismantled, resulting in the arrest of four individuals.

The largest human trafficking trial in Finland, involving the berry company Polarica and its executives, is nearing its conclusion with final statements being heard this week.

Over 600 migrants have reportedly drowned or gone missing in the Mediterranean Sea in early 2023, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

A hearing related to claims of human trafficking and work conditions akin to slavery against influencer Hytalo Santos and his husband Israel Vicente is set for March 20 in João Pessoa, Brazil.

Authorities have yet to search several secret storage units rented by Jeffrey Epstein, which allegedly contain files and computers related to his criminal activities.

Former police officers assigned to protect Prince Andrew are being encouraged to disclose any relevant information regarding their interactions with him.

In Navi Mumbai, police uncovered a major sex trafficking syndicate and rescued two minor girls during a raid.

A trafficker, Mananchaya Wanitthanawet, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for exploiting two young Thai women in Scotland and has been ordered to pay £3,815 as part of a confiscation order.

A migrant boat sank at the Croatia-Bosnia border, resulting in one death and multiple missing persons.

Saskatoon's hospitality sector is focusing on training staff to recognize and prevent human trafficking as part of a nationwide campaign.

A year after the disappearance of 3-year-old Lian Flores, a lead indicates he may have been sighted in Bolivia, prompting ongoing investigations and family calls for justice.

Authorities have identified the body of a 28-year-old Sudanese woman, one of the many missing migrants from a deadly shipwreck off the coast of Crete.

A 15-year-old girl was rescued from an attempt to be illegally taken out of Argentina by a man, after a fellow passenger alerted authorities about the suspicious situation.

Two young men suspected of being traffickers involved in a deadly shipwreck off the southern coast of Heraklion are brought before a prosecutor in Greece.

A criminal investigation is underway at Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch after an email alleged that two girls were buried there following violent sexual acts.

Franca Ani discusses the troubling plight of Nigerian women and girls who are drawn into prostitution and cheap labor in Ghana.

British police are investigating whether UK airports were exploited for sex trafficking in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Both Russia and Ukraine are facing severe manpower shortages in the ongoing conflict, with allegations that Russia is trafficking foreign nationals from Africa and Asia to bolster its forces.

An Ontario man has been charged with human trafficking and extortion after a foreign worker in Nova Scotia was reportedly coerced into excessive labor and threatened.

A new UN report reveals the grim realities faced by victims of online scam organizations centered in Southeast Asia, including torture and attempts to escape from imprisonment.

Hundreds of Kenyans have been deceived into joining the Russian military in Ukraine, believing they were securing legitimate jobs instead of heading into a conflict zone.

Gordon Brown has provided new information to British police regarding Jeffrey Epstein's alleged human trafficking activities, prompting an investigation.

The U.S. has imposed visa restrictions on certain individuals in Uzbekistan for facilitating illegal immigration.

The Bolivian police have stated they will execute an arrest warrant for former president Evo Morales related to serious accusations of human trafficking, assuring that the operation will be conducted strategically when the conditions are right.

The Labour Party in Mexico's Senate is pushing for stronger measures to prevent human trafficking and sexual tourism in conjunction with the 2026 World Cup celebrations.

A Kenyan intelligence report reveals that over 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight for Russia in the Ukraine conflict, significantly exceeding initial estimates.

A recent intelligence report reveals that Russia has recruited over 1,000 Kenyans, promising them lucrative jobs before sending them to fight in Ukraine.

A Ukrainian model is accused of recruiting girls for Jeffrey Epstein, using gifts and money she received from him during their correspondence.

The article highlights the challenges faced by victims of human trafficking in Latvia, urging them to seek support from organizations like Centre Marta, which assists both male and female victims of exploitation.

Calls to the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline increased by 14% in 2025, reaching a record 5,900 calls.