Tag: Trafficking
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29 Trafficking Victims Repatriated from Cambodia: A DMW Update
Overview of the Repatriation The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced the repatriation of 29 Filipino trafficking victims who were brought back from Cambodia. The group arrived on a Philippine Airlines flight on January 23 and were received in Cebu City and Manila through the country’s standard repatriation procedures. The operation reflects ongoing efforts by…
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29 Trafficking Victims Repatriated from Cambodia to Manila
29 Trafficking Victims Return from Cambodia In a focused effort to combat human trafficking and support vulnerable workers, the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced that 29 trafficking victims have been repatriated from Cambodia. The group arrived in Manila on January 23 aboard a Philippine Airlines flight landing at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, signaling…
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When a Family Faces a Trafficking Scam: How to Seek Help, Protect Kids, and Support Police Hunts
Facing a Trafficking Scam: A Parent’s Worst Fear Learning that a child has been recruited or lured into trafficking is a parent’s nightmare. In many cases, families discover early red flags—seemingly urgent messages, promises of opportunity, or pressure to act quickly. The emotional toll is immense, and the path forward requires calm, precise action. This…
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Trafficking Scam: Parents Race to Find Their Missing Children
Behind the Voice Message: A Family’s Fight Against a Trafficking Scam When a family discovers that their children have been recruited into a trafficking scam, the shock cascades from the heart to the doorstep, and fear replaces routine. The story of Foday Musa, a father who has spent sleepless nights listening to the last voice…
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Ghana Police Arrest Man Allegedly Offering to Sell His Son for GH¢1 Million
Overview of the Case The Ghana Police Service has detained a man identified as Coffie Agyemang in connection with an alleged attempt to sell his three-year-old son for a staggering sum of GH¢1 million. The arrest, which followed a video circulating on social media, has raised urgent concerns about child protection and parental responsibility in…
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HRW Urges UN to Strengthen Child Protections in Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
HRW pressuring UN to go further on child protections As the United Nations prepares to draft a landmark treaty addressing crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch (HRW) is urging the drafters to place stronger protections for children at the heart of the instrument. In a statement released ahead of the formal negotiations, HRW underscored that…
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Malaysian Packer Sentenced in Singapore for Involvement in 40,000+ Vapes and Components Case
Singapore cracks down on illicit vape operations A Malaysian national was sentenced in Singapore after becoming entangled in a large-scale case involving vaping devices and components. The individual, identified as Chong Jun Keong, 21, reportedly agreed to work as a packer at two vape warehouses in Singapore in a bid to earn extra income, according…
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Singapore Vape Bust: Malaysian Packer Jailed for 40,000 Vapes
Overview of the case A Malaysian man has been sentenced to jail in Singapore after authorities uncovered a massive haul of vape products and related components. The operation, led by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA), targeted two vape warehouses in Singapore where a 21-year-old worker played a key role in packing and distributing the contraband.…
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Kenya-Russia Trafficking Ring: Suspects and Recruiters Exposed
Overview of the Case A sprawling trafficking investigation has shed light on a criminal network allegedly linking Kenya and Russia in a sophisticated recruitment and exploitation scheme. Investigators describe a pipeline that drew hopeful young men from Nairobi, promising legitimate work and better lives, only to unleash a nightmare of coercion and abuse upon arrival…
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Rising Tensions in Southern Libya Stirs Illicit Economies
Escalating tensions in Fezzan In the Libyan region of Fezzan, located in the southern reaches of the country, security tensions have surged after years of relative calm. Since a decisive shift six years ago with the Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LAAF) asserting control from Benghazi, Fezzan had experienced a fragile stability. That stability now appears…