Tamil Nadu PWD minister Aadhav Arjuna has issued a legal notice to former CM MK Stalin demanding an apology and Rs 1 crore in damages for allegedly portraying a drug trafficking mastermind as his relative. Arjuna denies any relation to John Britto, accused by the ED, and has given Stalin 48 hours to comply.
An Indian H-1B worker has sued his employer and boss in Texas, alleging labor trafficking, servitude, and forced labor. Rishikesh Raj Meesala claims he was forced to pay his employer nearly $100K to keep his job and avoid deportation, suffering mental anguish.
Victims of Cambodia's scam industry, many from African nations, are left stranded and vulnerable after a government crackdown on compounds. Despite rescues, many face homelessness, exploitation, and lack of support, struggling to return home.
A Nigerian court has convicted eleven Indian sailors for cocaine trafficking, sentencing them and fining their merchant vessel $5.3 million. The sailors were arrested six months ago for importing 31.5 kg of cocaine, and the conviction serves as a strong warning against drug smuggling.
Bùi Tiến Lực and five accomplices will face trial in Ho Chi Minh City on June 18 for organ trafficking and using forged documents. The group allegedly facilitated 28 kidney sales between 2019 and 2023, using fabricated personal documents to bypass hospital regulations.
South Korea and dozens of UN member states launched an informal group to combat technology-facilitated trafficking in persons. The initiative follows online scams that affected South Koreans in Cambodia, highlighting the need for international cooperation against digital exploitation.
European nations are witnessing a dangerous rise in drug trafficking, with cartels using advanced military weapons, many originating from the Ukraine conflict and sold on the black market. Spanish investigators report weekly seizures of modern military arms alongside cocaine, overwhelming local police.
Bawan Harwe, 28, an Iraqi national, has been jailed for 29 years for grooming, trafficking, and raping seven girls aged 12-16. His accomplice, Sharam Muhamadi, is on the run.
Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee, addressing his past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. Gates stated he "never victimised anyone" and called his meetings with Epstein a "grave error in judgment."
An investigation by The New Yorker details allegations against Andrew and Tristan Tate for running a sex trafficking and exploitation ring in Romania, forcing women into producing pornographic content. The brothers deny the accusations, calling them politically motivated.
French President Emmanuel Macron's acknowledgment of 'reparations' for enslaved Africans marks a shift, yet avoids specifics on what reparations entail, highlighting the 'Africa exception' in global reparations where the West pays for lost 'property' but not for African persons.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announces a 'smart border' pilot project to prevent demographic change through cross-border infiltration, integrating technology, local administration, and security forces across India's frontiers.
A child, Nazar S., who went missing 7 years ago in Turkey, was found. His father, Umut K., who had a warrant for drug trafficking in Germany, allegedly kidnapped Nazar from his German mother, Rebecca S. Umut K. died two years ago, and Nazar was found with his paternal grandmother, Hanife S., who is accused of human trafficking.
An investigation into the abduction of an 8-year-old, reported missing at age 1, has concluded. The child, found in March after 7 years, was handed over to her foreign national mother. Charges of human trafficking against the paternal grandmother and others have been filed.
Taiwan's Executive Yuan will reclassify etonitazene (known as 'zombie smoke') from a Category 2 to a Category 1 illicit drug, with potential death penalty for manufacturing, transport, or sale. This, along with 13 other measures, aims to deter drug use and drunk driving.
The US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) reported a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in two fatalities. SOUTHCOM stated intelligence confirmed the vessel was involved in drug trafficking operations along known routes.
Eight bodies, including two minors, were found in sacks near Babahoyo, Ecuador, a major cocaine logistics hub. Authorities suspect the 'Los Lobos' drug cartel, linked to Mexican cartels, is responsible for the killings, which have heightened security concerns in the region.
Customs agents at Nice Airport, France's third-largest, are intensifying checks on 40,000 daily travelers for fraud, counterfeiting, money laundering, and drug trafficking as the summer season begins. The open nature of Nice's access routes makes it a challenging environment for surveillance.
A psychiatrist and another individual were sentenced to 15 years and 9 months for drug trafficking. The psychiatrist was accused of prescribing pills with narcotic properties for money at his clinic.
Federal prosecutors charged four suspects, including two Mexican nationals and two Americans, with trafficking over a ton of cocaine for the Jalisco New Generation cartel. They allegedly used a fake retail store in San Diego as a front for a sophisticated tunnel leading to Tijuana, Mexico.
The Supreme Court stated that national sovereignty supersedes personal liberty, especially in cases like drug trafficking that harm the nation. It also noted inconsistent application of prolonged incarceration as grounds for bail, leading to unequal outcomes for similarly situated individuals.
British MPs heard harrowing testimonies from grooming-gang survivors detailing rape, torture, and trafficking by predominantly Pakistani-origin men. The accounts, read out in Westminster Hall, highlighted institutional failures and a lack of action, prompting calls to record offender ethnicity and immigration status.
Jabari Brown, who gained fame winning a private jet in a MrBeast challenge, has been arrested in Paraguay in a drug trafficking investigation. Authorities found nearly 577 pounds of cannabis linked to an aircraft that arrived from Miami.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum publicly rebuked US Ambassador Ron Johnson for interfering in domestic politics, escalating tensions over drug trafficking and US operations within Mexico.
