Human Trafficking News Monitoring

Lawmakers address human trafficking issues across the state

Measures would increase services for victims, punishments for offenders   By MONICA SEALS mseals@morningsentinel.com   SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers are taking steps on both sides of the political spectrum to address human trafficking across the state.  …

World : Indonesian National Repatriated From Myanmar Named Human Trafficking Suspect

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, March 25 (Bernama) -- An Indonesian national repatriated from Myanmar has been named a suspect in a human trafficking case, according to the police’s Criminal Investigation Agency. The suspect, a 27-year-old private …

Police interrogate man for alleged human trafficking

The Liberian National Police in Pleebo, Maryland County has detained a man for allegedly attempting to sell his 11-year-old son. By: Patrick N. Mensah, Maryland County PLEEBO, Liberia, March 25, 2025 – A 38-year-oldman, Joshua Odarbeh, has been arrested …

30 Filipino human trafficking victims repatriated from Myanmar arrive in Manila

The first batch of Filipino victims of human trafficking, rescued from a scamming hub in Myanmar arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on Tuesday morning, March 25, 2025.

FIA arrests human trafficker

- Advertisement - FAISALABAD, Mar 25 (APP):The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested a human trafficker. According to FIA spokesman, the FIA Faisalabad Zone conducted an operation and arrested Muhammad Akram from Sahianwala Interchange. The accused …

Mumbai Actress Invited For Saree Shop Opening Duped By Human Traffickers; Rescued In Hyderabad

Mumbai Actress Invited For Saree Shop Opening Duped By Human Traffickers; Rescued In Hyderabad | Representational Image Mumbai: A budding television actress from Mumbai who visited the city for the opening of a saree shop was reportedly attacked and …

Tackling human trafficking

“Trafficking.” It’s a major issue, and one which Algona’s Stacy Besch isn’t going to ignore. Recently, Spencer resident Sonna Winther traveled to Cherokee to join a friend and see Besch talk to an audience in the evening. She addressed the school district’ …

Committee vows stern action against human trafficking

ISLAMABAD  -  The ‘Harden the State Steering Committee’, mandated to steer a national campaign against illegal spectrum, met here on Monday under the chair of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. This was the second meeting of the committee which is also …

TCI: Major breakthrough in human trafficking investigation, 2 arrested

Officers from the Serious Crimes Unit of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) have made a significant breakthrough in a four-month-long investigation into human trafficking a police media release announced on Monday. The investigation, …

Attorney General Bonta Together with Recently Established Sacramento Regional Human Trafficking Task Force Secure 11 ...

TURLOCK – California Attorney General Rob Bonta in partnership with the recently established Sacramento Regional Human Trafficking Task Force (Sac HTTF), today announced the arrest of 11 individuals for allegedly attempting to contact a minor for sex and …

Retired pastor charged in human trafficking case

MATZ, WGAL NEWS EIGHT. A RETIRED PASTOR IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY CHARGED IN A HUMAN TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION HAD A FORMAL ARRAIGNMENT THIS MORNING. STEVEN MELTON WORKED AS A PASTOR AT BIG SPRING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN NEWVILLE FROM 2022 UNTIL HIS RETIREMENT …

Human Trafficking Charges Laid Following Major Police Investigation

A months-long investigation by the Serious Crimes Unit has resulted in the arrest and charging of two individuals in connection with a significant human trafficking case in the Turks and Caicos Islands. After a comprehensive four-month probe, police laid …

Southfield police bust human trafficking operation at massage parlor

The Southfield Police Department, along with the FBI, has shut down another suspected human trafficking operation in the city.  It marks the third time in recent months investigators have uncovered illegal activity at local businesses. In February, …

US tuna giant Bumble Bee Foods accused of profiting from ‘modern-day slavery,’ human trafficking and forced labor: suit

Four Indonesian fishermen have filed a landmark lawsuit against Bumble Bee Foods, accusing the US tuna giant of knowingly benefiting from forced labor and abuse in its supply chain. The plaintiffs allege they endured physical abuse, debt bondage, dangerous …

Gwinnett County members of hybrid gang sentenced for federal gang, human trafficking charges

Attorney General Chris Carr has recently announced that five members of a gang operating in Gwinnett County have been sentenced for related gang, human trafficking and racketeering charges. Monday's press release from A.G. Carr's offiice says the …

Man Arrested For Human Trafficking, One Victim Rescued

TDLR Closes Fort Worth and Garland Massage Establishments For Suspected Human Trafficking

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has issued six-month emergency closure orders effective March 19, 2025, that closes massage establishments in Fort Worth and Garland for suspected human trafficking. Chiping Zhang, the owner/ …

Two DFW massage parlors closed for suspected human trafficking

Posted/updated on: March 24, 2025 at 10:44 am AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) reports that it has issued six-month emergency closure orders effective March 19, 2025, that closes two DFW massage establishments for …

Children Are 4 in 10 Victims of Human Trafficking Worldwide, UN Expert Says

The true number of child victims is likely much higher. Low conviction rates and high returns make the enslavement of children a profitable crime. It started with her father. He began sexually abusing her when she was just turning one. For the next 14 …

Kouga Local Municipality launches SA’s first drone emergency response programme

Kouga Local Municipality has officially launched the continent’s first Drone as a First Responder (DFR) programme KOUGA, SOUTH AFRICA, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a trailblazing leap toward enhancing public safety and disaster …

Foreign Aid Bridge Fund Donations Surpass $1 Million

Emergency Funding Fuels Life-Saving Relief for Frontline Organizations Amid Rising Global Crises WASHINGTON, RI, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Foreign Aid Bridge Fund has surpassed $1 million in donations just over a …

Announcing Season 7 of ERG PowerTalk, the Half-Million Dollar Free Leadership Series For ERG/BRG Leaders Worldwide

This season, learn all the skills, tactics, and strategies needed to drive impact, prove business value, and successfully navigate the DEI backlash. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The highly anticipated …

More Than 115 Organizations Join Nobel, World Food Prize Laureates’ Call for Agricultural ‘Moonshot’ to Eliminate Hunger

Research institutes, companies and nonprofits endorsed the plea of Nobel and World Food Prize Laureates for urgent action to avoid a looming hunger crisis. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 115 …

A' Human-Centered, Inclusive, and Accessible Design Award Announces Comprehensive Prize Package for 2024

Global Design Competition Reveals Prestigious Recognition Package Celebrating Excellence in Human-Centered, Inclusive, and Accessible Design COMO, CO, ITALY, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Human-Centered, Inclusive, and …

Acclaim Autism Opens New Early Childhood ABA Therapy Center in Lancaster, PA

Acclaim Autism Opens New Early Childhood ABA Therapy Center in Lancaster, PA: Empowering young children with autism through individualized therapy. LANCASTER, PA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaim Autism is thrilled to …

Todd J. Stein Petitioning Success Fuels a Vision New York’s Lenox Hill

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Petition season has been an exciting time for Todd J. Stein’s campaign for District Leader AD75, Part A. Having met with many constituents, Stein shared, “I’ve loved meeting …

Chasin A Dream Foundation’s Annual Gala Raises Over $550,000 for Local Children Battling Life-Threatening Illnesses

The Jupiter based foundation's annual gala was an unforgettable evening of generosity and impact, breaking a record with $550,000 raised. JUPITER, FL, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chasin A Dream Foundation’s annual …

Kyle Lucks’ Original Jack Nicklaus Portrait Sells at Auction to Benefit Chasin A Dream Foundation

The painting depicts Jack Nicklaus at the iconic 17th hole at Pebble Beach, and was signed by the golfer personally for the foundation's gala. JUPITER, FL, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An original painting by sports artist …

Oxfam: Humanitarian operations in Gaza severely hampered; famine risks increasing

Bushra Khalidi, Oxfam’s OPT Policy Lead, said:  “During the 42-day ceasefire families in Gaza could finally fall asleep knowing their loved ones would still be beside them when they woke up. Even though aid that entered was not enough—far from enough—it …

ABBA Bail Bonds Provides Specialized Support for Domestic Violence Cases

ABBA Bail Bonds provides fast bail, a safe space, and life coaching for those facing domestic violence cases. Call (877) 330-5557 or visit abbabailbonds.com. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ABBA Bail Bonds, a …

Scribe Video Center Presents Power Politics Listen-Ins: A Journey Through Black and Puerto Rican Political Thought

Register Today for this Community Listening and Discussion Series in partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scribe Video Center, in partnership with the Free …

High Fashion Hits the Runway at Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

High Fashion Hits the Runway at Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center MARLTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- High Fashion Hits the Runway at Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Residents of Westport …

Cambridge Online Tutors is Leading the Way in Effective Online Tutoring for Student Success

ST. NEOTS, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The demand for online tutoring in the UK continues to grow as families seek flexible, effective ways to support education. Recent research underscores the value of …

Chris Chakford on Private Equity, Private Credit, and Real Estate as Keys to Portfolio Diversification

Chris Chakford on Alternative Investments: Private Equity, Private Credit, and Real Estate as Keys to Portfolio Diversification DORAL, FL, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alternative investments have long been a focal point …

New Booklet Unveils a Legal Model for Recognizing Sri Lanka’s Tamil Genocide, Urges Global Action for Justice

The booklet situates the 2009 genocide within a broader pattern of post-1948 and includes policies like 1956 Sinhala Only Act, pogroms such as Black July 1983 RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A ground-truth-based …

Jewish War Veterans Urge Department of Defense to Restore Holocaust Related Pages Amid Content Removal Concerns

DC, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 24, 2025, the Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV) National Commander Gary I. Ginsburg wrote to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to express concern about the Department of Defense’ …

His House Children’s Home to Plant 1,500 Pinwheels to Raise Awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month

A sea of 1,500 blue pinwheels will be planted in recognition of the children living at His House Children’s Home, symbolizing hope and resilience MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recognition of National Child …

ALSO Youth Raises $35,530 at Sold-Out Tsunami Fundraiser to Support LGBTQ+ Youth in Sarasota & Manatee

ALSO Youth’s sold-out brunch fundraiser raised $35,530 to fund free LGBTQ+ youth support programs and mental health services in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ALSO Youth hosted a …

As IDEA Oversight Faces Threats, K Altman Law Strengthens Commitment to Defending Rights of Students with Disabilities

Proposed executive action to move IDEA from Department of Education to Health and Human Services raises concerns; K Altman Law provides guidance for families. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the recent …