CBP Issues Detention Orders Against Companies Suspected of Using Forced Labor
Under U.S. law, it is illegal to import goods into the U.S that are made wholly or in part by forced labor, which includes convict labor, indentured labor. Keep Reading
How an Organized Crime Group Trafficked People Under Guise of Recruitment Agency
On September 17, Bulgarian and French law enforcement authorities, supported by Europol and Eurojust, dismantled an organized crime group involved in trafficking human beings for labor exploitation and money laundering. Keep Reading
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Operation Neptune II which ran during July, August and September, focused on the threats posed by suspected FTFs potentially using the maritime routes between North Africa and Southern Europe during the busy summer tourist season. Keep Reading
Military Vets Transition from Combat Heroes to HSI HEROs to Battle Child Exploitation
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This Smuggler Claims He’ll Move ISIS Members Throughout Europe for $8,000
Filming with a hidden camera, CBS News set up a meeting with Alrayes. He comes from North Africa and runs a smuggling syndicate. Keep Reading
104 Arrested in Massive Central Ohio Trafficking, Online Child Sex Sting
More than 100 people have been arrested in a massive human trafficking and internet sex sting. Among those charged – a medical doctor and a church youth director. The operation focused on three central Ohio counties: Franklin, Fairfield, and Delaware. One by one, they were marched in front of a judge. Twenty-four men over three… Keep Reading
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Canada Announces Funding to Combat Human Trafficking, Appoints Special Advisor
The Canadian government has announced that its new National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking will be supported by a further financial commitment of 57.22 million Canadian dollars over five years and then $10.28 million a year on-going. Keep Reading
ICE Arrests 39 Suspected Human Rights Violators Across U.S.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 39 fugitives – 30 males and nine females – sought for their roles in known or suspected human rights violations during a nationwide operation that took place from August 27 to 29. Keep Reading
British and French Ministers Meet to Discuss Channel Migrants as Another 66 Attempt the Crossing
Both France and the U.K. agree that tougher action is needed following the concerning rise in incidents over the summer months. More than 1,000 people have attempted to cross the English Channel from France in small boats this year, with at least 270 in August alone. Keep Reading
Bangladeshi National Pleads Guilty to Smuggling People to the United States
A Bangladeshi national formerly residing in Monterrey, Mexico, has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme to smuggle aliens to the United States for the purpose of commercial advantage or private financial gain. Keep Reading
U.S. and Brazilian Authorities Take Down International Human Trafficking Organization
The human smuggling organization targeted is alleged to be responsible for the illicit smuggling of scores of individuals from East Africa and the Middle East, into Brazil, and ultimately to the United States. Keep Reading
Airport Security Worker Arrested and Extradited on Human Trafficking Charges
Police believe Emiljan belonged to a transnational organized criminal group that used counterfeit identity cards to smuggle illegal aliens into the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, charging up to $25,000-$30,000 per person. Keep Reading
Man Convicted of Transporting Undocumented Aliens in Tractor Trailer
A South Texas man was convicted August 13 for the unlawful transportation of 27 undocumented aliens in the back of a tractor trailer in April 2019. A federal jury returned the guilty verdict in less than three hours. Keep Reading
Jeffrey Epstein Dies of ‘Apparent Suicide’ Behind Bars After Being Charged with Sex Trafficking of Minors
SDNY "investigation of the conduct charged in the indictment – which included a conspiracy count – remains ongoing," vows U.S. Attorney. Keep Reading
FBI Announces New Program Focusing on Recovery of Child Victims from Commercial Sex Trafficking
Operation Independence Day prioritized locating and rescuing missing minors who are at great risk for sexual exploitation, and arresting the traffickers exploiting them. Keep Reading
West Africa Border Operation Uncovers Trafficking Victims, Gold Bars and Fake Pharmaceuticals
More than 100 potential human trafficking victims, including 35 minors, have been rescued and identified during an INTERPOL-led operation to strengthen border controls in West Africa. Keep Reading
ICE HSI Leads Human Trafficking Trainings for Latin American, Caribbean Partners
The ICE HSI delegations not only provided insight into each crime, but also discussed the challenges they face when investigating and prosecuting cases. Keep Reading
ICE HSI Global Trade Investigations Division Partners with Liberty Shared to Combat Forced Labor
HSI’s forced labor programs coordinate and initiate criminal investigations into U.S.-bound supply chains whose goods are made wholly or in part by means of forced labor. Keep Reading
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: Everyone Can Take Action
Every country in the world is affected by human trafficking, whether as a country of origin, transit, or destination for victims. Keep Reading
26 People Smugglers Arrested in 10 Days
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, led an international operation against serious and organized cross-border crime in Central and South Eastern Europe, which commenced June 28 and concluded July 8. Keep Reading