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Journalist Tip Leads to Fugitive Drug Trafficker Arrest
Videos56m ago

Journalist Tip Leads to Fugitive Drug Trafficker Arrest

A month after Daily Maverick exposed a personal trainer's secret past, police arrested the internationally wanted drug trafficker hiding in plain sight at a Cape Town gym. The investigation shows how dedicated journalism protects communities.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Mozambique Park Saves 160 Pangolins From Traffickers
Community Heroes7h ago

Mozambique Park Saves 160 Pangolins From Traffickers

Gorongosa National Park has rescued 160 endangered pangolins from illegal wildlife traders over eight years, with help from local communities turning away from poaching. The scaly mammals, hunted nearly to extinction for Asian markets, are finding new protectors in central Mozambique.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Australia Jails Reptile Smuggler for Record 8 Years
Solutions1d ago

Australia Jails Reptile Smuggler for Record 8 Years

A Sydney man received Australia's longest-ever wildlife trafficking sentence for smuggling native lizards in popcorn bags and cookie tins. The crackdown shows authorities are getting serious about protecting Australia's unique reptiles, 90% of which exist nowhere else on Earth.

Mongabay2 min read
Boxer Drives Uber Between Fights, Chases British Title
Community Heroes6d ago

Boxer Drives Uber Between Fights, Chases British Title

Bilal Fawaz works four jobs including driving Uber to fund his boxing career, and this Saturday he fights for the British light-middleweight championship. Despite surviving childhood trafficking and three decades without a passport, the 37-year-old English champion refuses to give up on his dreams.

BBC Sport3 min read
Epstein Estate Pays $35M to Survivors in New Settlement
Community Heroes6d ago

Epstein Estate Pays $35M to Survivors in New Settlement

Jeffrey Epstein's estate has agreed to pay up to $35 million to survivors in a new settlement, adding to the $170 million already distributed to victims. This marks another step toward financial relief for those harmed by the disgraced financier's crimes.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Ghana Police Partner With Transport Workers vs Trafficking
Community HeroesFeb 19

Ghana Police Partner With Transport Workers vs Trafficking

Ghana's police are teaming up with Nigerian transport operators to stop human trafficking before victims cross borders. The partnership trains drivers and station workers to spot warning signs and report suspicious activity.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
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Global NewsFeb 19

11 Baby Parrots Rescued at US Border, Returned to Mexico

Eleven baby parrots smuggled across the US-Mexico border are now safe and receiving medical care after swift cooperation between wildlife officials. The rescue shows how cross-border teamwork is protecting endangered species from illegal trafficking.

Mexico News Daily2 min read
Survivor Turns Pain Into Dance to Help Others Heal
Acts of KindnessFeb 18

Survivor Turns Pain Into Dance to Help Others Heal

A human trafficking survivor in Sioux Falls is sharing her story through a powerful dance performance to spread hope and help others come forward. The free community event brings survivor voices to center stage through movement and art.

Google: survivor story2 min read
Sex Trafficking Survivor Rachel Thomas Shares Hope Story
Acts of KindnessFeb 17

Sex Trafficking Survivor Rachel Thomas Shares Hope Story

A former Emory University student who survived sex trafficking at 19 now dedicates her life to helping others avoid the same fate. Rachel Thomas will share her journey of healing at Columbus's 5th annual luncheon celebrating hope and recovery.

Google: survivor story2 min read
Woman Seeks Family Reunion After 40 Years Apart
Acts of KindnessFeb 16

Woman Seeks Family Reunion After 40 Years Apart

After being smuggled from Bangladesh to Pakistan at age 18, Razia Bibi is fighting to reunite with her ailing mother before it's too late. Despite valid travel documents, she was stopped at the airport—but a lawyer and community support are now helping her fight back.

Google: reunion family2 min read
Nigerian Police Rescue 100 from Job Scam, Reject Bribe
Community HeroesFeb 16

Nigerian Police Rescue 100 from Job Scam, Reject Bribe

Nigerian police dismantled a sophisticated "japa" scam that preyed on young people desperate to work abroad, rescuing over 100 victims who'd been tricked into selling everything they owned. The officers even rejected a $50,000 bribe to stop their investigation.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria Brings Home 13 Trafficking Victims From Ghana
Acts of KindnessFeb 16

Nigeria Brings Home 13 Trafficking Victims From Ghana

Thirteen Nigerians, including two babies, are safely home after being rescued from a human trafficking network in Ghana. The successful rescue shows how government agencies are working together to protect citizens abroad.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Global Push Grows to Save Trafficked Gorilla Zeytin
Community HeroesFeb 14

Global Push Grows to Save Trafficked Gorilla Zeytin

When customs officers rescued baby gorilla Zeytin from traffickers a year ago, the world rallied to send him to an African sanctuary. Now conservationists are fighting to give him the social life he desperately needs.

Mongabay2 min read
Teacher Jailed, Then Freed After Honoring Mom's Eye Donation
Acts of KindnessFeb 14

Teacher Jailed, Then Freed After Honoring Mom's Eye Donation

A West Bengal teacher spent three days in jail after neighbors accused him of organ trafficking when he fulfilled his late mother's wish to donate her corneas. The charges were false—she had signed consent documents months before her death.

The Hindu2 min read
D.C. Bakery Employs Trauma Survivors, Supplies Luxury Hotels
Acts of KindnessFeb 13

D.C. Bakery Employs Trauma Survivors, Supplies Luxury Hotels

A Washington, D.C. bakery is creating jobs for women overcoming domestic violence, trafficking, and mental health struggles while supplying Irish shortbread to luxury hotels nationwide. The business model proves social impact and quality products can go hand in hand.

Google News - Jobs Created2 min read
Portsmouth Charity Helps Trafficking Survivor Reunite With Son
Acts of KindnessFeb 12

Portsmouth Charity Helps Trafficking Survivor Reunite With Son

A Portsmouth outreach team helped a trafficking survivor escape abuse, overcome addiction, and rebuild her life. After two years of support, she now has regular visits with her son and is working toward full custody.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Nigeria Rescues 23 From SE Asia Cybercrime Trafficking Ring
Community HeroesFeb 12

Nigeria Rescues 23 From SE Asia Cybercrime Trafficking Ring

Nigerian authorities brought home 23 young people who were lured to Southeast Asia with fake job offers, then forced to scam people online under threat of torture. The successful rescue operation shows how governments are fighting back against a disturbing new form of human trafficking.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria Rescues 23 From Forced Cybercrime in Southeast Asia
Community HeroesFeb 11

Nigeria Rescues 23 From Forced Cybercrime in Southeast Asia

Nigerian authorities just brought home 23 young people who were tricked with fake job offers and forced to run online scams in Southeast Asia. The rescue operation broke up a dangerous trafficking network that targeted skilled youth.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Cambodia Closes 190 Scam Centers, Arrests 173 Leaders
SolutionsFeb 11

Cambodia Closes 190 Scam Centers, Arrests 173 Leaders

Cambodia shut down nearly 200 fraudulent call centers and arrested 173 senior crime figures in a major crackdown on international scam operations. The campaign marks the country's most aggressive action yet against criminal networks that have targeted people worldwide.

Bangkok Post3 min read
Cambodia Shuts Down 190 Scam Centers in Major Crackdown
SolutionsFeb 11

Cambodia Shuts Down 190 Scam Centers in Major Crackdown

Cambodia has closed nearly 200 scam operations and arrested 173 crime bosses in its most aggressive crackdown yet on fraud centers that have trapped thousands of workers. The sweeping operation marks a turning point after years of international pressure to address the sophisticated criminal networks.

Japan Times2 min read

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