A parliamentary inquiry into Labor's gambling legislation heard allegations that problem gamblers received cocaine and sex workers, which Sportsbet and Tabcorp denied.
Anti-gambling campaigners Tim Costello and Luke Bateman alleged at a parliamentary inquiry that betting firms Sportsbet and Tabcorp supplied vulnerable customers with cocaine, alcohol and sex workers. The firms deny the claims, saying they have no evidence.
Brazilian security forces have raided Vila Cururu in the Sararé Indigenous territory, dismantling illegal gold mining operations as part of President Lula's pledge to eradicate such activities. The crackdown revealed extensive environmental devastation and the ongoing challenges of removing miners, some potentially linked to organized crime.
Former sex workers from "Gijichon" brothels near U.S. military bases called on South Korea's Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate state-sponsored human rights abuses, citing forced examinations and treatment for STDs.
A 70-year-old Hong Kong gang member was sentenced to one year in prison for forcing two Thai women into prostitution after they were trafficked to the city on job scams in 2023. The women were rescued after alerting the Thai consulate.
Tokyo Metropolitan Police arrested Yuto Enomoto (35), believed to be the second-in-command of 'Natural,' Japan's largest recruitment group for sex work establishments, on suspicion of violating the Employment Security Act. The group is accused of arranging for women in their 20s to provide sexual services in Gunma Prefecture.
A 22-year-old Moscow resident was defrauded of approximately 86,000 rubles after attempting to book a male escort online. The victim paid an initial fee but was subsequently pressured for more money under various pretexts, including "insurance," and reported receiving threats.
Adult film star Willow Ryder and others faced harassment from livestreamer Clavicular (Braden Peters) at a Miami party, sparking a wider conversation about the objectification and humiliation of sex workers by 'manosphere' influencers.
Tanveer Singh, 32, of Indian origin, sentenced to 29 years for strangling Shara Millar, 41, in his van in Smethwick, West Midlands, after picking her up for sex work in August 2025.
Strippers and sex workers in Montreal are striking during the F1 Grand Prix to protest abusive fees charged by club owners and demand better labor rights and protections against client abuse.
Apple TV's "Margo's Got Money Troubles" and HBO's "Euphoria" explore the complexities of OnlyFans and online sex work, showcasing both the mundane realities and extreme narratives of the creator economy.
Apple TV+ is releasing two new shows, 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' and 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,' exploring OnlyFans and cam modeling. The series tackle themes of loneliness, companionship, and the realities of online sex work, reflecting a growing normalization of these topics in media.
A new World Cup bike lane in Mexico City is facing backlash from sex workers who claim it is displacing them and jeopardizing their income.
Three off-duty Toronto police officers were arrested in Barcelona, Spain, in connection with a sexual assault on May 13. The officers allegedly assaulted a sex worker in a taxi after she refused their advances. The incident adds to existing scrutiny of the Toronto police force due to recent corruption allegations.
Three off-duty Toronto police officers have been charged with sexual assault and assault in Barcelona, Spain. The incident occurred on May 13th involving a sex worker. The officers were arrested, with one fleeing and later apprehended. The charges come as the Toronto police force faces intense public scrutiny over recent corruption allegations.
Fresh online discussion surrounding Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini has revived interest in the Minnesota Vikings’ infamous 2005 “Love Boat” scandal. Fans began comparing the recent boat-related controversy to the wild NFL incident involving reports of sex workers, explicit acts, and nearly 100 women aboard luxury yachts. While the situations differ significantly, the renewed attention has pushed one of football’s most notorious off-field scandals back into public conversation.
An Italian court has convicted Achraf Arjaouy, 31, of human trafficking after finding him guilty of deceiving a Singaporean woman into sex work in Dubai. Arjaouy posed as a wealthy Qatari pilot on Tinder and convinced the victim, aged 30-31, to provide sexual services to raise US$10,000 for travel documents. He collected her earnings daily until she contracted an STD in mid-September 2021.
