sexual exploitation

A self-styled spiritual guru was arrested in Mathura for allegedly sexually exploiting educated young women. The 29-year-old, identified as Abhishek Mishra, lured victims with spiritual guidance and career promises. Police rescued two women and a man from his ashram after a nursing student filed a complaint alleging rape and blackmail.

Orders him to surrender passport

A 28-year-old woman accused Manzoor Ali of abducting her from her parental home in Lucknow in March 2021. She alleges he kept her captive for nearly five years, repeatedly sexually assaulting her and moving her across Uttar Pradesh. The victim was recently rescued and Ali has been arrested.

Jharkhand High Court has initiated a suo motu public litigation concerning reports of a female inmate's sexual exploitation by the Birsa Munda Central Jail superintendent, leading to her pregnancy. The court has directed the state to file a detailed report and the DGP to submit an affidavit on the investigation.

Ranchi's penal system is under scrutiny as officials investigate disturbing allegations of sexual exploitation involving a female prisoner and a jailer. The inmate's rejection of these claims adds complexity to the situation, leading the Governor to voice deep concerns about safety protocols and human rights protections.

The Allahabad high court in March granted anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari in a POCSO case alleging sexual exploitation of minor disciples. Justice Jitendra Kumar Sinha, while allowing their plea, directed both the accused and the complainant, Ashutosh Maharaj, not to speak to the media about the case. The court had earlier stayed Avimukteshwaranand's arrest on February 27 and reserved its verdict after directing the applicants to cooperate with the investigation.

The Supreme Court has taken a stand by issuing notices to the Centre, NCPCR, and NHRC regarding a concerning plea for a ban on the employment of children and teenagers in orchestras, dance troupes, spas, and massage parlors.

A woman allegedly jumped from her third-floor residence in Panipat after being harassed and blackmailed by her boyfriend with objectionable videos. The accused reportedly demanded Rs 1 crore and jewelry. Police are investigating the sexual exploitation and extortion allegations, with the accused identified and expected to be arrested soon.

Westminster Hall heard harrowing accounts from grooming-gang survivors detailing horrific abuse by predominantly Pakistani-origin men. Victims described trafficking, rape, and torture, with some noting offenders targeted "almost exclusively white girls." Parliament is now revisiting the issue, with a focus on the role of ethnicity and religion in these crimes.

An IIT Roorkee graduate, posing as a spiritual guru, has been arrested for allegedly drugging, sexually exploiting, and blackmailing educated young women. Police rescued two women and a man from his ashram. The accused, Abhishek Mishra, used religious discourses and promises of growth to lure victims, then threatened them with recorded material. Investigations are ongoing to find more victims.

US Court Convicts Hotel Employee On Two Counts Of Sex Trafficking Of Minors, Sentences Him To 10 Years In Prison Without Parole

Nashik police have summoned Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar corporator Mateen Patel for questioning regarding allegations of providing shelter to a female co-accused in a sexual exploitation and religious sentiments case. Patel is named the fourth accused in one of nine cases being investigated by the SIT. He is accused of harbouring the woman while she was evading arrest.

Jharkhand CID busted an online child sexual exploitation racket in Giridih, arresting two individuals. The investigation revealed the illegal circulation and sale of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) to users in the Middle East, including Oman and the UAE, as well as Bangladesh. Recovered digital content confirmed the illicit activities.

Uttar Pradesh police have invoked the stringent Gangsters Act against ten gym owners in Mirzapur. Accused of running a racket, they allegedly forced women into religious conversion and sexual exploitation. Investigators believe over fifty women were targeted. Properties acquired through illicit means are slated for confiscation.

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 Nebraska hotel theft complaint unraveled a child trafficking ring involving Gujarati-origin operators. Kavankumar Patel received a 10-year sentence for sex trafficking minors. Investigations revealed hidden cameras and exploitation of victims, with Falguni Choudhary allegedly watching forced sex acts. Authorities continue to pursue traffickers.