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UNODC issues a comprehensive study on the evolving risks and patterns of migrant smuggling and human trafficking stemming from Ukraine war
Visa-free entry, temporary protection, and anti-trafficking measures in Europe have effectively reduced trafficking and smuggling risks for Ukrainian refugees. The report stresses that continued monitoring, strong government action, and international support are essential to combat trafficking and exploitation in conflict settings…
Europol cracks down on online human trafficking, identifying 21 suspected traffickers and 41 potential victims in a targeted operation on Ukrainian nationals’ exploitation
In a four-day digital sting, Europol and experts from 12 countries tracked criminal networks exploiting Ukrainian nationals online, identifying 21 suspected traffickers and 41 potential victims. The operation, which checked 690 entities, tested new digital investigative tools to combat cyber-enabled human trafficking, reinforcing cross-border intelligence-sharing and future enforcement efforts…
UNODC new publication on Countering human trafficking examines ‘Irregular migration vs. migrant smuggling – what is the difference?’
EC launches a Call for Expression of Interest in view of renewing the composition of the ‘EU Civil Society Platform against trafficking in human beings’
The renewal of the Platform will take into account the evolving landscape of human trafficking as well as changes in civil society organisations working in the field at national or European level. The Platform offers a concrete opportunity for constructive exchanges on how to best address trafficking in human beings through non-legislative actions and initiatives, including awareness-raising activities, early identification of victims, and victim support. It also serves as a forum for civil society to engage at EU level, sharing best practices and facilitating cooperation…
INTERPOL and OSCE launch new operation to tackle emerging tech-facilitated human trafficking via social media and digital platforms
The initiative is a response to a worrying pattern of victims being trafficked from Latin America, lured by fake or deceptive job offers. They are then taken to another country, increasingly in Europe, where they are subject to exploitation, mainly through prostitution, forced labour and other forms of exploitation…
Europol leads cross-border crackdown on Chinese criminal network involved in illegal immigration and human trafficking ring; 30 individuals arrested in Spain and Croatia
The law enforcement conducted raids at 14 properties across Barcelona (4), Madrid (9), and Toledo (1) in Spain, and one property in Zagreb in Croatia. These operations resulted in 30 arrests, among which were the leaders of the criminal network. In addition, EUR 180 000 in cash was also seized, alongside weapons, 70 passports, equipment to falsify passports and visas, narcotic substances, 10 high-end vehicles and 33 mobile phones. A total of 33 victims – Chinese and Vietnamese nationals – were also safeguarded…
UNODC Global Human Trafficking Report: detected victims up 25% as more children are exploited and forced labour cases spike
Child trafficking, trafficking for forced labour and forced criminality are rising as poverty, conflict and climate leave more people vulnerable to exploitation. Forced labour cases have surged by 47%, while trafficking for criminal activities, including online scams, increased from 1% in 2016 to 8% in 2022. Africa stands out…
NCA call on the financial services sector to act on human trafficking in latest edition of SARs in Action
In addition to human trafficking, the final 2024 issue covers: illicit fund laundering, a Hydroponics Cell Alert, and the participation of UKFIU and NECC in the 2024 Global Financial Institutions Partnership Summit in Canada.
INTERPOL led a major wildlife trafficking operation that resulted in the repatriation of 116 endangered tortoises to Tanzania, after they were intercepted in Thailand over 2 years ago
UK and Germany agree new action to combat organised immigration crime, making it clear that facilitating migrant smuggling from Germany to the UK as a criminal offence
Germany confirmed its intention to clarify their law to strengthen the ability of law enforcement to tackle people smuggling gangs – by making it a criminal offence to facilitate the smuggling of migrants to the UK and giving German prosecutors more tools to tackle the supply and storage of dangerous small boats equipment. This will ensure the UK and Germany can counter the continually evolving tactics of people smuggling gangs…
Swiss Money Laundering Reporting Office launch first anti-trafficking guide for financial intermediaries to identify human trafficking transactions
The FIAHT Guide provides financial intermediaries with practical tools to detect human trafficking-related activities. It includes indicators like large cash transfers, multiple property rents, or prepaid card usage. The guide also offers examples of how traffickers hide profits and provides best practices for filing accurate suspicious activity reports to aid investigations…
INTERPOL operation rescues 3,222 potential victims of human trafficking and identifies 17,793 irregular migrants
The operation, which spanned 116 countries, also resulted in 2,517 arrests, with 850 individuals charged with trafficking or migrant smuggling offenses. This global initiative uncovered exploitative practices, including forced labor and trafficking for sexual exploitation, while highlighting the role of organised crime groups in these activities…