human trafficking

The NIA has charged five individuals, including absconding mastermind Anand Kumar Singh, in a Cambodia-linked human trafficking and cyber slavery case. Indian youth were lured with fake job offers, only to face forced labor, torture, and confinement in scam operations. The kingpin allegedly profited by "selling" victims to these fraudulent companies.

After nearly seven years of uncertainty surrounding Lisa Wiese's disappearance in Kerala, her family is cautiously optimistic following a police raid on the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in the UK. Having joined the sect soon after her arrival in India in 2019, her case has remained a haunting mystery.

In a remarkable turn of events, a 23-year-old woman who had been missing for four years from Sahibganj was rescued from a home in Gurugram, thanks to the intervention of the National Human Rights Commission. Following a complaint filed by the Mission Mukti Foundation, authorities discovered she was allegedly held against her will and subjected to forced labor.

A 12-year-old girl in Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh, was rescued after enduring nearly a year of horrific abuse, including being sold by her mother for Rs 2 lakh and forced into marriage. The child faced continuous torture and sexual assault from her husband and stepfather. Police have arrested five of six accused, including the mother, and are investigating wider trafficking networks.

A young woman from Simdega has been rescued and reunited with her family. She was lured to Delhi and then sold for Rs 3 lakh in Rajasthan. Forced into marriage, she endured hardship and had a child. Police received inputs from Rajasthan and formed a team to bring her back. Four individuals have been booked in connection with the trafficking.

A man and six others were arrested in Gujarat for allegedly trafficking his wife for Rs 50,000, after which she was reportedly raped and sexually assaulted. The crime surfaced when the husband filed a missing person complaint for his wife, only to go missing himself later. The victim's statement revealed the horrific details of her ordeal.

Minor Was Raped Multiple Times In 2 Years

A 12-year-old girl from Bihar was allegedly sold by her mother for Rs 16,000 and 10 saris to a 40-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh. After a sham temple marriage, she was repeatedly raped and later abandoned, only to be preyed upon by an auto driver before her rescue. The mother, the man, and the auto driver have been arrested.

In a swift operation, law enforcement in Chatra has apprehended Pramod Baiga and Vikas Kumar, who were allegedly plotting to traffic two underage girls out of state. Lured by deceptive job proposals, the girls found themselves in a perilous situation. Thanks to a crucial tip-off, both victims were rescued and the suspects are now in custody as further investigations unfold.

All Three Arrested Within 3 Days Of Rescue, Say Cops

Palanpur police uncovered a human trafficking case where a 26-year-old woman was allegedly sold by her husband for Rs 50,000 and repeatedly raped for 10 days. Six individuals, including the husband and his friends, were arrested in connection with the disturbing incident.

According to the NGO, the woman was initially trafficked to Delhi by two people from her hometown and handed over to two placement agents in the city

Authorities in Chatra have apprehended two individuals, Pramod Baiga and Vikas Kumar, for attempting to traffic two minor girls out of state under the guise of job opportunities. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted the accused near Jori, rescuing the girls safely. The suspects are currently undergoing interrogation and will be presented before judicial custody as investigations continue.

In a bold and contentious move, Britain and France have prolonged their migrant exchange initiative until October 1. This unique arrangement facilitates a swap where each small boat arrival results in a corresponding legal entry into the UK from France. While the program has led to hundreds of individuals being either sent back or granted entry, it faces significant backlash.

Foreign nationals in the US seeking permanent residency must now return to their home countries to apply for Green Cards, according to a new USCIS policy. This change, effective immediately, aims to restore the original intent of immigration law and streamline the process. Exceptions will be made only in extraordinary circumstances, freeing up agency resources for other critical cases.