A Texas teenager, Camila Mendoza Olmos, went missing on Christmas Eve and is feared to be in imminent danger, possibly trafficked abroad. Authorities are investigating all scenarios, including kidnapping and trafficking, and are monitoring border crossings, with her last seen wearing pajamas and leaving her belongings at home. Her family is searching for her, and the case remains under active investigation.
Newly released documents reveal how Ghislaine Maxwell used psychological tactics to groom teen victims for Jeffrey Epstein, with detailed accounts of her normalization of abusive behavior and grooming strategies, as part of ongoing legal proceedings and public scrutiny.
Women in Argentina accuse Opus Dei of trafficking and forced servitude from childhood, prompting an international gathering and investigations, with calls for the church to listen and implement reforms.
House Democrats released new images and videos of Jeffrey Epstein's private Caribbean island, providing a rare glimpse into the property linked to his alleged trafficking crimes, as part of ongoing investigations and efforts to seek justice for survivors.
New evidence and witness testimonies, including a bartender's claim of a kidnapping and suspicious online activity, have renewed efforts by the FBI and private investigators to locate Amy Bradley, who disappeared in 1998 from a cruise ship. The case has gained attention through a Netflix documentary, leading to a reopening of the investigation and potential new leads suggesting she may still be alive and possibly has a child.
FBI Director Kash Patel stated there is no credible evidence that Jeffrey Epstein trafficked minors to others, and the investigation has not found any incriminating list of clients or evidence of trafficking to third parties, with Epstein's death ruled a suicide in 2019. Despite bipartisan calls for transparency, legal restrictions limit the release of additional information.
A BBC investigation reveals disturbing stories of women trafficked to Dubai under false pretenses, forced into prostitution, subjected to degrading acts including 'porta potty' parties, and facing racial discrimination, with some women falling to their deaths amid ongoing investigations.
Virginia Giuffre's posthumously published memoir, 'Nobody's Girl,' aims to expose systemic failures in human trafficking and highlight the exploitation she endured as a teenager involved with Jeffrey Epstein and other influential men, including Prince Andrew. The book's release is seen as a significant step toward justice and awareness, despite her passing after a serious accident and hospitalization.
Six individuals, including renowned rhino breeder John Hume, were arrested in South Africa for their involvement in a $14 million rhino horn trafficking scheme, which involved smuggling 964 horns to Southeast Asia over seven years. The investigation highlights South Africa's efforts to combat wildlife crime and protect its natural heritage.
A 20-year-old Brazilian woman was found dead with 26 iPhones glued to her body while traveling alone on a bus in Paraná, Brazil. She showed symptoms of convulsions and died of cardiac arrest, with police suspecting illegal trafficking related to the seized phones. The investigation is ongoing.
A South African mother and two accomplices received life sentences for trafficking her 6-year-old daughter, Joshlin Smith, who remains missing after being sold to a traditional healer; the case drew national attention and highlighted severe penalties for such crimes.
A South African woman, Kelly Smith, along with her accomplices, was sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping and trafficking her six-year-old daughter, Joshlin Smith, who remains missing. The case garnered significant public attention, with testimonies revealing disturbing details about the child's disappearance and alleged sale for body parts. The court emphasized the lack of remorse from the accused, and police continue searching for Joshlin.
Indian authorities have detained members of a "trafficking" network that sent citizens to fight for the Russian army in Ukraine, with at least two Indian citizens killed in the war. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted raids and detained suspects, uncovering around 35 instances of Indians being sent to Russia. The network lured recruits through social media and local contacts, promising highly paid jobs in Russia, but they were trained for combat roles and deployed to the Ukraine war zone against their wishes. India's Foreign Ministry is working to secure the release of around 20 Indian nationals "stuck" in the Russian army, while India, a longstanding ally of Russia, has refrained from explicitly condemning Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
A Texas man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a Houston-area girl under age 13 who was missing for eight days before being found safe. Initially believed to have left on her own, new information led police to suspect she may have been trafficked. The girl was found unharmed 73 miles from Houston and taken to Texas Children’s Hospital for evaluation. Sirterryon Preston, 27, was arrested and charged with evading, with further charges pending as the FBI investigates.
A 12-year-old girl who had been missing for 8 days was found unharmed in Columbus, Texas, with a 27-year-old man, leading to his arrest on an evading charge. The FBI is conducting further investigations, and the girl has been taken to Texas Children's Hospital for evaluation. The incident triggered an Amber Alert and raised concerns about trafficking.
