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Tate brothers indicted in Romania over minor trafficking, money laundering

Andrew and Tristan Tate have been indicted by Romanian prosecutors on charges that include trafficking a minor, money laundering...

‘TRNC’ acts as crime hub: Global report exposes sex trafficking and cocaine money laundering

A biennial expert report compiling the Global Organized Crime Index paints a damaging picture of the Turkish-occupied areas of...

Court delays hearing of severe child abuse case as parents switch lawyers

The trial of a couple accused of severely abusing their five children was postponed today after the defendants requested...

School violence and substance abuse prompt calls for increased mental health support

Reports of substance abuse and extreme behavioural issues among students, including alleged human trafficking involving pupils, emerged during a...

The beautification of words

This year, the film "Anora" swept the Oscars (winning five awards) after previously claiming the Palme d'Or at the...

From Oxana to the Pakistani man

Oxana Rantseva was a 20-year-old girl who came to Cyprus in 2001 to work as a dancer, or so...

Illegal pet trafficking ring uncovered after two-year probe

Veterinary Services and Customs officials have dismantled an organised pet trafficking operation, following a two-year investigation prompted by animal...

Police arrest footballer in connection with trafficking ring case

Police are piecing together details of a suspected human trafficking ring as developments in the case unfold rapidly. Authorities made...

Cyprus struggles with human trafficking identification and prosecution, MPs hear

Authorities face significant challenges in identifying and prosecuting human trafficking cases, lawmakers were told on Monday during a parliamentary...

Sean “Diddy” Combs to face trial for trafficking and extortion in May 2025

US rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs is set to face trial on May 5, 2025, for trafficking and extortion charges,...

Social services assisting increasing number of human trafficking victims

The Social Welfare Services (SWS) have been called upon to assist in a growing number of human trafficking cases...

71 year old Czech national arrested on Interpol narcotics related warrant

An EU national has been apprehended in Paphos, following relevant Interpol information relayed to local authorities in connection with...

Police identify four potential trafficking victims

Four potential victims of human trafficking have been identified by the police following their discovery during real-time training operations,...

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