In Myanmar and across Southeast Asia, a grim reality unfolds behind the screens of our devices. Over 200, 000 individuals have been lured into scam compounds, where they are forced to commit fraud under threats of violence. These victims, often professionals like teachers and engineers, are promised legitimate jobs but instead find themselves trapped, their passports...
The push for open borders, often framed as compassionate, has unintended consequences. It fuels illegal activities and puts migrants at risk. Smugglers take advantage of these policies, making millions from desperate people seeking a better life. Migrants face extreme dangers on their journey to the U. S. They pay smugglers large sums, only to be subjected to violen...
In a bold move, the United States has slapped sanctions on a Myanmar militia group for its role in cyber scams. This group, the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army, along with four of its leaders, is now in the U. S. Treasury Department's crosshairs. The sanctions also extend to entities and an individual linked to Chinese organized crime, highlighting a complex web of ...
A major crackdown has been launched against a complex criminal network operating out of Cancun. This group, led by Vikrant Bhardwaj and his wife Indu Rani, has been accused of smuggling people from various parts of the world into the United States. The U. S. Treasury Department has taken action, freezing assets and imposing sanctions on the organization. The Bhardwa...
A recent legal battle has sparked concerns about how U. S. immigration policies are affecting vulnerable individuals. The Department of Homeland Security insists that immigration enforcement is focused on those who pose a threat, but a lawsuit paints a different picture. It claims that a new ICE policy is leading to the detention and deportation of immigrants who hav...
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man, finds himself in a tough spot. He's facing serious charges related to human smuggling. The U. S. government is pressuring him to plead guilty. If he does, they'll send him to Costa Rica. If he doesn't, they might send him to Uganda. This is all happening after he was wrongly deported and then brought back to the U. S. to face t...
In the United States, African Americans face a harsh reality: they make up over 30% of human trafficking cases, even though they are only 14% of the population. This is a stark reminder of the racial disparities that persist in our society. Healthcare providers are often the first point of contact for trafficked individuals, with about two-thirds of survivors interac...
In Texas, a unique program has been shining a light on a dark issue. This program is one of the few in the country that focuses on helping sex-trafficked patients within a hospital setting. The main goal of this program is to understand who these patients are and how substance use fits into their experiences. The program has been gathering important information. Thi...
A mother's love is supposed to be unconditional, but in a chilling case from South Africa, a mother's actions have left the nation in shock. A court recently handed down a life sentence to a woman for a horrifying crime: selling her own six-year-old daughter. The girl, Joshlin Smith, vanished from her home in Saldanha Bay, a coastal town north of Cape Town, in Febru...
The Covid-19 pandemic shook the world in many ways. It also changed how people reached out for help with human trafficking and extreme exploitation. These issues are serious and violate basic human rights. They cause deep harm to people's lives. Anti-trafficking helplines are crucial for victims and survivors. They offer support and a lifeline. However, not much is k...