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.
An investigation across India has revealed an illegal IVF network exploiting economically vulnerable women for egg donation and surrogacy. Unlicensed clinics, repeated extractions beyond legal limits, and financial fraud are central to the organized racket, with links to inter-state human trafficking.
Seven Afghan nationals have been charged with rape and child sexual abuse offences as part of an investigation into group-based child sexual exploitation in Norwich. The men, aged 20-23, allegedly committed offences between August 2023 and May 2025. An eighth suspect was arrested in Ireland.
Federal immigration agents will be deployed at the FIFA World Cup to combat human trafficking and counterfeit goods, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed. The deployment has raised concerns about potential immigration enforcement actions during the tournament.
A French investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's network has identified around 10 new suspected victims. The probe, launched after US authorities released Epstein files, aims to uncover offenses committed in France or by French perpetrators facilitating his crimes. A total of 20 potential victims have now come forward.
Barrie and Scott Drewitt-Barlow charged by Essex policeTrafficking charges relate to sexual exploitationTwo co-owners of the non-league football club Maldon & Tiptree have been charged with human trafficking for sexual exploitation as well as rape after an investigation by Essex police.Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, 57, was charged with multiple offences on Friday alongside Scott Drewitt-Barlow, 32. Both men, of Southwood Chase, Danbury, Essex, will appear at Chelmsford magistrates court later. Continue reading...
Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and husband Scott are accused of sexual exploitation and rape.
Over 500 officers stormed an "Islamic sect" in Crewe, arresting 10 members, including their spiritual leader, for serious crimes like rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The raid targeted the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light headquarters. Police are investigating allegations of forced marriage and slavery reported by a former member.
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.
A 37-year-old Thai broker married to a South Korean and her 43-year-old Korean employer have been referred to prosecution for illegally bringing six Thais into South Korea and extorting their wages. The broker charged 120,000 Thai Baht ($3,745) per person for false job advertisements, smuggled workers by disguising them as family members, confiscated their passports, and kept them in lodgings with surveillance cameras. The broker is also suspected of arranging illegal employment for 10 undocumented Thais between July 2025 and January 2026.
