The Latest Breaking News from Trafficking

Doctor in alleged organ trafficking case suggests Nigerian senator’s family may be paying donor

Dr Peter Dupont, who refused to approve kidney transplant, said ‘wealth disparity’ between alleged victim and accused created cause for concern

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023

Northern Irish X Factor star Janet Devlin reveals she once matched with Andrew Tate on dating app

Tyrone singer Janet shared her account of her past encounter with the controversial figure following his arrest on suspicion of rape, sex trafficking and organised crime offences

Irish Mirror · Feb 10, 2023

Belgian police bust Europe's biggest Chinese prostitution ring

Belgium has charged nine people with human trafficking and money laundering for their alleged roles in a gang suspected of bringing women from China to be sex workers in Europe.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 9, 2023

U.S. imposes sanctions on MS-13 gang members in Nicaragua, Honduras

The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Wednesday on two members of the international criminal gang MS-13, accusing them of involvement in drug trafficking and murder in Central America and the United States.

Reuters · Feb 8, 2023

8 Croatians in Zambia face new charges of child trafficking

A Zambian official has announced that eight Croatians rearrested in the southern African country will face new charges of child trafficking and are expected to appear in court on Thursday

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Belgium charges nine with trafficking of Chinese sex workers

Belgium charged nine people with human trafficking and money laundering on Wednesday for their alleged roles in a gang suspected of bringing women from China to be sex workers in Europe.

Reuters · Feb 8, 2023

Indonesian police in Bali detain Australian wanted by Italy

Police on the Indonesian resort island of Bali have detained an Australian who is wanted by Italy since 2016 on drug trafficking charges

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Australia hosts Asia forum to tackle trafficking

Southeast Asian and Pacific nations will come together in Australia to discuss regional issues including people smuggling and human trafficking.

AAP · Feb 8, 2023

'Dances With Wolves' actor charged in Canada in 2018 rape

Canadian police say they are pursuing their own sexual assault case against a former “Dances With Wolves” actor who was arrested last week in Nevada and charged with sexually abusing and trafficking Indigenous women and girls for decades

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Woman caught with £1,000 of crack and heroin in her knickers is jailed

Georgina Grant's co-conspirator was caught red-handed by police selling to white van driver and cyclist

Liverpool Echo · Feb 7, 2023