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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Every country in the world is affected by human trafficking, whether as a country of origin, transit, or destination for victims. Keep Reading
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
