Aiken Tech holds panel to discuss human trafficking. During Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Aiken Technical College hosted a panel discussion to educate the community and raise awareness about this pressing issue. Panelists shared insights into how their agencies handle human trafficking cases, emphasizing that some cases are reported through calls, while others arise during…

Governments failing to properly tackle modern slavery, says Theresa May. Princess Eugenie took center stage at Davos, hosting a panel discussion on modern slavery, where she was joined by an unexpected participant—former UK Prime Minister Theresa May. The event, aimed at addressing the role of business and government in combatting modern slavery and human trafficking,…

Money Laundering and Human Trafficking. In the world of crime, human trafficking and migrant smuggling are growing concerns that go beyond the obvious consequences. Reports show a worrying increase in these crimes globally, affecting countries along migration routes, including those bordering sought-after destinations. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a major financial hub, is a prime…

The case of 'John of God' - Sex Trafficking and Baby Farming. Back in 2018 the shocking revelations surrounding Joao Teixeira de Faria, popularly known as “John of God,” have exposed a disturbing web of alleged crimes, including sexual abuse, running a sex slave farm, and engaging in a sinister baby trafficking operation. The 77-year-old…

Anti-corruption experts address human trafficking and migrant smuggling. In a recent Bangkok conference hosted by the UNODC, the RSO of the Bali Process, and Thailand's Anti-Corruption Commission, over a hundred experts from Asia and the Pacific explored the intricate link between corruption and transnational crimes like human trafficking and migrant smuggling. Rebecca Miller, Regional Coordinator…