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Criminals lure overseas workers into country as human trafficking cases rises

World, Police/Crime, PeopleBy News Cop 3 December 2024

Photo: AFP Criminal groups recruiting overseas workers have been linked to a rise in human trafficking cases in Australia, according to federal police. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) says criminals are targeting those looking for work in Australia and forcing them into forced labour exploitation, and debt bondage. The AFP says there has been a…

Sydney, Melbourne airports campaign targets modern slavers

Australia, Police/Crime, WeekenderBy News Cop 10 November 2024

Picture: supplied With modern slavery now a growing problem in Australia, the country’s two largest airports have teamed up to fight human trafficking. Sydney and Melbourne airports are teaming up with anti-slavery organisation A21 to run a “Can You See Me?” public awareness campaign, with help from the Australian Federal Police (AFP). As of Monday,…