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'Tip of the iceberg': record human trafficking reports

Human trafficking reports in Australia have soared to a record high, with people increasingly aware of the signs and warning police.

AAP · Oct 12, 2025

Australian police are warning about ‘sadistic sextortion’. Here’s how it works, and the red flags for parents

Children as young as 12 are being targeted by members of online communities who put pressure on them to create extreme content

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2024

The Australian Federal Police Have Found Over 1800 Bank Accounts Linked To Child Sextortion

The Australian Federal Police have uncovered over 1800 bank accounts connected to sextortion. But this crisis is far from over.

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 4, 2024

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Rising exploitation reports as 'innocent lives' harmed

More people are reporting cases of human trafficking and slavery as high-profile cases raise community awareness of the crimes.

AAP · Jul 30, 2024

Two arrested over 'sextortion' in Nigeria after Australian boy's suicide

The boy had been engaging online with an unknown person who threatened to share personal photos of him if he did not pay them

Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2024

Two Nigerians charged over cruel sextortion which led teen to suicide

The Australian victim took his own life in 2023.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 7, 2024

'Female' used in African scam before Aussie boy's death

A boy who took his own life after allegedly being scammed by Nigerian criminals was duped using image of a "scantily-clad" woman, police say.

AAP · Apr 7, 2024

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Steps to take before posting back-to-school photos

The AFP has issued a guide to parents on how to safely post back-to-school photos, amid warnings innocent images can be used to identify and groom children.

AAP · Jan 21, 2024

Back to school warning on forced marriage of students

Teachers and students are often best placed to spot warning signs of forced marriage, with police urging school communities to be on alert as classes resume.

AAP · Jan 19, 2024

Sextortion warning as kids head back to school

Parents are being warned over the risks of sextortion targeting children as thousands of cases each year are reported to police.

AAP · Jan 18, 2024

Online predator warning as kids plug in Christmas gifts

Child exploitation incidents spike online during holiday periods and authorities are calling for parents to be wary of seemingly benign apps and games.

AAP · Dec 13, 2023

Australian Police Have Released Images Linked To Child Abuse In Hopes Of Cracking Cold Cases

Investigators have released images linked to child abuse incidents with the hope that the Australian public can assist in cracking cold cases.

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 5, 2023

Can you help crack these child abuse cold cases? police release images

The images include a room with a fireplace, 'distinctive brickwork' and yellow curtains.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4, 2023

Almost 100 people arrested for alleged child sex abuse in massive bust after two FBI agents were murdered

Thirteen children rescued from harm after joint operation in US and Australia

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

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Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2023

Australian police arrest 19 for child sex abuse offences after FBI tip-off

Australian police say they have rescued 13 children after investigation into ‘sophisticated’ online child abuse network.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

Australian police charge 19 men with child sex abuse after FBI tips about dark web sharing

Police have charged 19 men in Australia with child sex abuse offenses and rescued 13 children from further harm following FBI tips last year about an international online criminal network

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2023

FBI agents’ murders lead police in Australia to rescue 13 children from alleged paedophile ring

Operation Bakis charges 19 men in five states and territories over alleged dark web child abuse network

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