By CNN Staff on July 2, 2013— “Authorities in Mexico City say they’ve rescued 46 women in a human trafficking bust. The women rescued included 27 Mexicans and 19 foreigners, Mexico City prosecutors said in a statement. Forty people were detained after a raid at the Cadillac table-dance club in the country’s capital over the … More MEXICO: 46 Women Rescued after Sex Trafficking Bust
From AP on August 10, 2013— “Thai authorities have arrested and charged a suspected human trafficker who allegedly sold hundreds of migrants from Myanmar into slavery to work in Thailand’s fishing industry, police said Saturday. Ko Myo, a 42-year-old Myanmar national, was captured in a raid by police and justice officials on Aug. 1 in … More BANGKOK: Ko Myo, Human Trafficking Suspect From Myanmar, Arrested In Thailand
By Katell Abiven for Agence France Presse on Aug. 11, 2013— “Spanish and French police said they have dismantled a human trafficking ring that smuggled Chinese migrants into Europe and the United States, charging up to 50,000 euros per person. A total of 75 suspects including two “main operatives” based in Barcelona were arrested, including … More Police Bust Up A Human Trafficking Ring Smuggling Chinese Migrants For Up To $66,000 Per Person
Originally posted by Mary Goudie on July 15, 2013— “All too often slavery in some of its more contemporary manifestations – human trafficking, the exploitation of migrant workers, the buying and selling of women and girls into the sex trade – is considered a labour or human rights issue. Ultimately, though, modern-day slavery is at … More Human Trafficking is a $32Billion Industry, so is Legislation and Prosecution Falling Short?
By Pete Yost for The Associated Press on July 29, 2013— “Authorities rescued 105 children who were forced into prostitution and arrested 150 pimps and others in a three-day law enforcement sweep in 76 American cities, the FBI said Monday. The victims, almost all girls, range in age from 13 to 17. The largest numbers … More FBI Raids Rescue 105 Kids Forced Into Prostitution
Originally posted by Stephanie Schultz on July 24, 2013— “Federal prosecutors have charged three people in a wide-ranging sex trafficking conspiracy operating at nine Asian massage parlors in Wichita. A criminal complaint filed Wednesday in federal court charges owner Gary H. Kidgell; his wife, Yan Zhang; and employee XiuQing Tian, all of Wichita, with conspiracy … More WICHITA: 3 Charged With Sex Trafficking At Massage Parlors
TRENTON, New Jersey on July 18, 2013— “Six members of a human trafficking ring that moved Mexican women into the United States illegally and made them work as prostitutes, often after promising them jobs as housecleaners or baby sitters, have been arrested, state authorities said Thursday. Jose Romero-Flores, identified as the ringleader, operated three brothels … More New Jersey: Mexicans Forced into Prostitution, Six Charged
On July 11, 2013— “A Saudi princess charged with human trafficking has posted $5 million bail a day after her California arrest. Prosecutors say 42-year-old Meshael Alayban posted bail Thursday after appearing in court to face the felony charge, and was being released from Orange County jail. District Attorney Tony Rackauckas (ruh-KOW-kuhs) had asked the … More Saudi Princess in Trafficking Case Posts $5M Bail
Press Release from The Department of Justice on July 1, 2013— “A Tacoma man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to 23 years in prison and five years of supervised release for seven counts related to the sex trafficking of juveniles and adult women, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. ALEXANDER WALLS, … More TACOMA: Man Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking
By State Senator Betsy Close on July 8, 2013— “The State Senate approved final changes to a bill aimed at cracking down on human traffickers Friday . Senate Bill 673 B has had a lengthy and uncertain journey through the legislative process, but is now on its way to final approval in the House of Representatives. … More Human Trafficking Bill Advances
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