human trafficking
Retired border chief says immigration crisis even threatens this far-from-the-border state
The immigration wave at the southern border is a crisis of national security, and Michigan is not exempt from its effects, a recently retired Border Patrol chief says.
Girl, 17, trafficked into US by Mexican national rescued after texting 911, relaying landmarks to authorities
Deputies began scouring the area as the call taker continued to text back and forth of the victim, the law enforcement agency said.
California 14-year-old girl arrested for murder of nonprofit CEO's daughter, 20
The South Bureau Homicide Division investigating the murder identified the teenager as a suspect, two months after the shooting.
Andrew Tate ruthlessly mocked for claiming having sex with women is gay
Self-proclaimed misogynist influencer Andrew Tate has been ruthlessly mocked online after claiming it's "gay" for men to have sex with women for pleasure.
Online influencer Andrew Tate and brother detained in Romania, handed UK arrest warrant, his spokesperson says
Online influencer Andrew Tate was detained in Romania and handed an arrest warrant issued by British authorities, his spokesperson said Tuesday.
FBI director ‘very concerned’ about ‘ISIS ties’ to human smuggling network that uses southern border
FBI Director Christopher Wray warned Monday the bureau is "very concerned" about a human smuggling network with ties to ISIS terrorists that utilizes the southern border to gain entry into...
How faith-based charities are complicit with migrant traffickers
Faith-based NGOs like Annunciation House give aid and shelter to illegal migrants at the Us border. That means they are indirectly aiding human traffickers, according to reports.
Suspected trafficking victim missing for 7 years found in motel after police hear her desperate screams
"They described it as like a crying, kind of screaming type of noise that lured them to that specific area."
Crypto investors have lost more than $75B to 'pig-butchering’ scams: study
Once the victim places enough trust in the scammer, they're asked to wire money into a seemingly legitimate crypto wallet and roped into an investment scheme that "butchers" them financially.
Woman 'lured' by man's romance and gifts forced into disturbing prostitution hustle 'countless times': prosecutors
Ohio man Leon Sims was sentenced to more than three years in prison for coercing a homeless woman into prostitution after sparking a romantic relationship with the woman, prosecutors say.
Biden slammed for declaring January Human Trafficking Prevention Month as border smuggling hits new highs
Critics say that Biden's border policies caused human trafficking to increase.
A plane stuck for days in France for a human trafficking investigation leaves for India
A charter plane grounded in France for a human trafficking investigation departed on Monday for India, after about 300 Indians en route to Central America were blocked inside a rural French airport...
300 likely human trafficking victims from India being held in French airport —for now
Judges in France were expected to decide Sunday whether about 300 Indian citizens who are suspected of being victims of human trafficking should continue to be sequestered in a small airport in...
Plane stopped in France suspected of human trafficking
Two passengers were detained as part of a special investigation into suspected human trafficking by an organized criminal group, the AP said.
Pornhub owner to pay over $1.8M to resolve sex-trafficking scandal
The owner of Pornhub, one of the world’s largest adult content websites, has admitted to profiting from sex trafficking and agreed to make payments to women whose videos were posted...
Twins separated at birth reunited 19 years later — thanks to a TikTok video
Long-lost sisters Ano Sartania and Tako Khvitia were illegally sold off to different families in the country of Georgia, unaware of each other's existence for two decades.
High-ranking Pentagon official overseeing federal schools arrested in Ga. human-trafficking sting
A senior Pentagon official who oversaw federally operated school systems in the Americas has been arrested in a Georgia human-trafficking sting.
Singer accused of trafficking his biracial kids by American Airlines staff, gets 'heartfelt apology'
The "Don't Look Down" hitmaker, 55, traveled from Atlanta to Los Angeles on Sept. 15 with his sons Truman and Hendrix, but their trip endured some unexpected turbulence.
3 Disney workers, school athletic director among 219 arrested in Florida human trafficking sting
The seven-day undercover operation led to 44 felonies and 242 misdemeanor charges against the dozens of suspects – 35 of whom are suspected of being in the country illegally, Polk...
6 migrant women rescued from refrigerated truck after calling reporter for help
Six migrant women trapped inside a refrigerated truck as part of a suspected human trafficking operation were rescued after calling a BBC reporter begging for help.