The Trump administration awarded a controversial $158 million no-bid contract to Our Rescue, formerly Operation Underground Railroad, to provide legal services for unaccompanied migrant children, drawing criticism over the group's lack of immigration experience.
The Home Office has confirmed at least five victims of former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed as human trafficking survivors. This follows calls from abuse survivors for the Metropolitan Police's Operation Cornpoppy to focus on trafficking, with cases spanning from the 1990s to after 2010.
Morocco's Interior Ministry attributes the mass migrant crossing into Spain's Ceuta enclave to social media misinformation and human trafficking. The incident, involving about 40,000 people, alarmed the EU and led Italy to suspend Schengen travel from Spain. Spain seeks more border resources.
Binance has partnered with UK nonprofit STOP THE TRAFFIK to enhance its capabilities in identifying and investigating cryptocurrency activity linked to human trafficking and child exploitation, receiving specialized intelligence and training.
Daniel Siad, a modelling scout under investigation in France for human trafficking and rape allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead at his home near Paris. Siad, whose name appeared in over 1,000 Epstein files, had denied the allegations and was awaiting questioning.
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami by the U.S. Marshals Service on Saturday, facing extradition to the UK on charges of rape and sex trafficking between 2010 and 2017. The dual US-British citizens deny the allegations, which follow a stalled 2022 Romanian case.
Six women, including two accusing him publicly for the first time, have filed a complaint in France against Gerald Marie, former head of Elite Model Management's European operations, alleging rape and human trafficking, with one plaintiff claiming abuse as a minor.
Organised crime is increasingly involved in match-fixing across various sports, including chess, to launder money from drug and human trafficking. Authorities are struggling to keep pace with new technologies and prediction markets, leading to a rise in younger offenders and outdated solutions.
The Trump administration is launching a major investigation into H-1B and PERM visa fraud, alleging it fuels violent crime and human trafficking. Companies are accused of bringing foreign workers with no existing jobs or skill matches, creating a pathway for criminals.
A global operation coordinated by Interpol across 59 countries resulted in over 1,000 arrests and identified 2,070 victims of human trafficking for sexual exploitation, forced labor, criminality, and coerced begging, dismantling networks involved in online scamming and underage sex work.
Sixteen children, aged 1.5 to 18, were rescued from a dilapidated home in rural Ohio where they lived in squalor for years. Authorities found them in "deplorable conditions" with human waste and bacteria, confined to one room. Parents and grandparents face child endangerment charges.
Sweden will deliver 16 Gripen E fighter jets to Ukraine for $2.54bn. Denmark also announced a $671.8m military aid package. Meanwhile, Ukraine's military prepares for a potential Russian offensive from the north, and a parcel bomb injured three in Monaco, reportedly targeting a Ukrainian-origin businessman.
Three victims of Mohamed Al Fayed have complained to the IOPC over the Met's handling of allegations, amid over 400 claims of sexual misconduct, including rape and trafficking, between 1977 and 2014.
A high court judge rejected Andrew and Tristan Tate's legal claim to be told the names of their female accusers in a UK case, citing their "notorious" status and the risk of public identification on social media.
Catholic leaders have urged the Senate to oppose a section of the Clarity Act, arguing it could facilitate human trafficking and illicit finance by shielding decentralized software developers from prosecution. The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) provision is also opposed by law enforcement.
Andrew and Tristan Tate are challenging the Crown Prosecution Service's decision to withhold the identities of their UK accusers. Their barrister argues the decision is flawed and treats them differently from other suspects, while the CPS states it's a time-limited measure until UK proceedings begin.
Andrew and Tristan Tate have been denied the names of their accusers in rape and human trafficking charges due to fears they might publish them on social media. The brothers are seeking a judicial review, arguing this withholding prejudices their defense and human rights.
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...
