Trafficking

France Child Trafficking: ‘9 years, female, white, virgin’: Why Harry Potter, Hello Kitty toys in Europe are being probed for child trafficking

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French police start probe as social media suspects child trafficking through second-hand marketplace. French authorities have launched a preliminary investigation into claims that second-hand marketplace Vinted is being used to traffic children, after social media users flagged listings offering toys and low-value items for exorbitant prices with descriptions matching children’s ages and sizes.The Nanterre public … Read more

20,000 ads, 2,60,000 products: Report exposes Meta’s wildlife trafficking market

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Report has exposed how despite regulations in place Meta still has an ever growing illegal wildlife animal trafficking market A report by several NGOs on Monday accused Meta of hosting the world’s “largest single known illegal wildlife trade market” on its Facebook platform, with conservationists saying the company effectively encourages the trade by allowing users … Read more

Trafficking, rescue, rehabilitation: What NCRB’s data hides beneath the decline | India News

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Saleya (name changed), a victim of domestic violence and sexual abuse, was forced into the sex trade by a woman from her own village. She had just returned to her parental home after escaping an abusive marriage, and was looking for work. The woman deceived her with the promise of domestic work in Mumbai and … Read more