Tag #Human Trafficking

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German Telegram Groups Facilitate Rape Using Undetectable Drugs

An NDR investigation revealed German Telegram groups sharing instructions on drugging and raping women, including live-streamed assaults and the distribution of undetectable 'knockout drops' containing dangerous substances, highlighting gaps in German law and technology.

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Sex Trafficking Survivor: 'Always in Underwear, Ready for Clients'

Victoria, a Colombian woman trafficked to Spain, endured three years of sexual exploitation before being rescued. Her case highlights the ongoing struggle against sex trafficking and the importance of sustained support for victims.

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Court Seizes $3.3 Million from Andrew Tate for Unpaid Taxes

A British court ordered the seizure of over \$3.3 million from Andrew and Tristan Tate to settle years of unpaid taxes, totaling \$21 million evaded between 2014 and 2022, stemming from their online businesses and highlighting challenges in regulating online influencers' finances.

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Telegram Groups Facilitating Sexual Abuse: Investigation Reveals Inaction by Authorities

A German public broadcaster's investigation uncovered numerous Telegram groups where men shared methods for sexually abusing women, including using drugs disguised as cosmetics; despite reporting the crimes to authorities, there was little response.

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Lebanon Conflict Exposes Plight of Migrant Workers

During Lebanon's recent conflict, hundreds of thousands of Lebanese citizens fled, leaving behind approximately 200,000 migrant workers, mostly women, many of whom faced exploitation and displacement. Many lived on the streets or in inadequate shelters during the bombing, with only a few dozen place...

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Human Trafficker Arrested in Dutch Holiday Park

Dutch police arrested a human trafficker in a Noordwijk holiday park in November 2023, along with four Colombian women allegedly forced into prostitution; this follows a sharp increase in Latin American trafficking victims in the Netherlands.

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UK Court Seizes \u00a32 Million from Tate Brothers for Tax Evasion

A UK court ordered the seizure of over \u00a32 million from Andrew and Tristan Tate for unpaid taxes on \u00a321 million in revenue from their online businesses, following allegations of tax evasion and ongoing criminal investigations in Romania and the UK.

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Trafficked Indian Woman Returns Home After 22 Years in Pakistan

A 75-year-old Indian woman, Hamida Banu, who was trafficked to Pakistan in 2002 under the pretense of a job in Dubai, has returned to India after her grandson identified her in a YouTube video, highlighting cross-border cooperation and the role of social media in reuniting families.

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Belgium Grants Comprehensive Labor Rights to Sex Workers

Belgium's new law, effective December 2023, grants sex workers comprehensive labor rights including paid leave, pensions, and maternity benefits, making it a global leader in protecting this often-vulnerable workforce.

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Filipina Drug Trafficking Conviction: Execution Stayed, Return Home

Filipina maid Mary Jane Veloso, convicted of drug trafficking in Indonesia, was spared execution 30 minutes before her scheduled death due to a barrister's intervention highlighting human trafficking agreements between Indonesia and the Philippines, leading to her release and return home.

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Polygamist Cult Leader Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Sex Crimes

Samuel Bateman, a 48-year-old self-proclaimed polygamist prophet and former FLDS member, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for child sex crimes after pleading guilty to conspiracy to transport minors for sexual activity and kidnapping; three teenage girls testified about the abuse they suffered.

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Sierra Leonean Migrant Worker Seeks Repatriation After Exploitation and War in Lebanon

Isata Bah, a 24-year-old Sierra Leonean migrant worker in Lebanon, seeks repatriation after suffering exploitation, sexual assault, and the impact of the recent war, while other migrant workers experience better conditions, highlighting the stark disparity in their circumstances.

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