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crime-and-legal2 years ago•4 min saved

"Allegations of Violence and Misogyny in the Spotlight: The Controversial Appeal of Andrew Tate"

A marketing executive from London has accused Andrew Tate of choking her until she passed out during consensual sex in 2014 and then threatening her life. This allegation comes as Tate faces charges in Romania for human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to exploit women, which he denies. The woman's account will be part of a Channel 4 documentary and a planned lawsuit against Tate, who, along with his brother Tristan, is currently banned from leaving Romania. The Tates deny all allegations, asserting that all their intimate encounters have been consensual.

via Daily Mail|

##andrewtate #crime-and-legal

crimeinternational2 years ago•2 min saved

"31 Migrants Kidnapped and Rescued Near U.S.-Mexico Border"

In Mexico, 31 migrants from various Latin American countries were kidnapped at gunpoint from a bus en route to the US border. The abduction occurred in Reynosa, a city notorious for gang violence and human trafficking. Mexican authorities, including the National Guard, Army, and Navy, are actively searching for the missing individuals, employing methods such as tracking cell phones and reviewing surveillance footage. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by migrants in the region, where kidnappings for ransom by criminal organizations are a persistent threat.

via New York Post |

##crimeinternational #humantrafficking

crime-and-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

"31 Migrants Kidnapped Near US-Mexico Border, Authorities Launch Search"

Mexican police are searching for 31 migrants, mostly from South America, who were kidnapped at gunpoint from a bus en route to the US-Mexico border. The abduction occurred as the bus was intercepted by armed men near Monterrey. While Mexican nationals on the bus were not taken, this incident highlights the ongoing threat of gang violence against migrants in the region, with ransom demands often being made to their families. The search for the missing migrants continues as the issue of migrant safety in Mexico remains a critical concern.

via BBC.com|

##asylumseekers #crime-and-justice

crime-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rise in Cyber Kidnapping: Students Staged Abductions and Real Rescues Unfold"

A 17-year-old Chinese exchange student, Kai Zhang, was found in Utah after being the victim of a "cyber kidnapping" scam, where his parents paid $80,000 in ransom. This incident is part of a larger trend targeting Chinese students abroad, exploiting fears of deportation and visa issues. Authorities note an increase in cybercrime and human trafficking in Southeast Asia, with criminals using AI to enhance scams, including voice cloning. The case highlights the growing sophistication of cybercriminals and the vulnerabilities of international students.

via Semafor|

##artificialintelligence #chinesestudents

crime-and-legal-affairs2 years ago•2 min saved

"Indians Repatriated Amid 'Donkey Flight' Trafficking Probe"

Gujarat police are investigating a case involving a two-year-old boy from Gujarat who was found unaccompanied on a flight grounded in France over human trafficking suspicions. The flight, which was carrying 303 passengers, was suspected of being part of a smuggling operation where agents create fake families to improve chances of obtaining US asylum. The child is currently untraceable, and the investigation is looking into whether his situation is linked to the trend of unaccompanied Indian children being abandoned on US borders, which has seen a significant increase in recent years.

via IndiaTimes|

##crime-and-legal-affairs #donkeyflight

crime-and-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

"Unraveling the 'Donkey Flight' Enigma: Toddler's Solo Trip Exposes Migration Racket"

Gujarat police are investigating a case involving a two-year-old boy from Gujarat who was found unaccompanied on a flight grounded in France over human trafficking suspicions. The flight, which originated from India and was headed to Nicaragua, was carrying 303 passengers, including several unaccompanied minors. The child is currently untraceable, and authorities are concerned he may be part of a human smuggling operation that uses fake families to increase the chances of obtaining US asylum. This incident is part of a larger trend of unaccompanied Indian children being abandoned on US borders, with a significant increase in such cases reported between 2020 and 2023.

via Times of India|

##crime-and-justice #donkeyflight