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A man in China who was abducted 34 years ago, was reunited with his birth family then promptly fell out with them over money. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Sohu

China abductee reunites with family after 34 years, splits again over money row

Reunited biological family rake in cash by telling kidnap story in live-streaming session then fall out over how much money it earned.

‘Our daughters are not safe’: anxiety in Malaysia after multiple girls go missing

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Harry Roque: from Philippine presidential aide to human trafficking suspect

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6 dead as dozens of Rohingya refugees ‘stranded’ in Indonesia by traffickers

The Incident underscores the ongoing crisis faced by the Rohingya, who are fleeing persecution in Myanmar.

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Rohingya Muslims sit in a rescue boat as they are transferred to land from their boat that has been anchored in the waters off Labuan Haji, Aceh province, Indonesia, on October 24. Photo: AP/File

He left Indonesia seeking opportunity in the UK, but found only debt and despair

‘Budi’ is bringing a case against the UK Home Office, claiming his seasonal worker experience made him a victim of human trafficking.

22 people from Malaysian cult group linked to child sex abuse to fight charges

All of the accused have pleaded not guilty to charges of being members of an organised crime group.

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Ex-Abercrombie CEO charged with trafficking male models for sex parties

Jeffries, his partner and their fixer allegedly used a ‘casting couch’ ploy to groom victims, who were given Viagra, other drugs.

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Michael Jeffries, former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, speaks at an event in New York in January 2009. Photo: AP

China child kidnap victim recalls real identity through mother’s voice in dreams

Court hears that both biological parents of victim passed away after fruitless, year-long search for their missing daughter.

Will arrest of Pogo ‘kingpin’ in the Philippines expose wider web of corruption?

Authorities say Lyu Dong established a ‘a network of scam farms’, including a Pogo facility in the town where Guo formerly served as mayor.

Apollo Quiboloy Senate bid tests religion’s ‘unholy’ grip on Philippine politics

As his legal troubles mount, the Duterte-linked pastor’s candidacy blurs the lines between religious influence and political power.

Apollo Quiboloy with presidential candidates at his 60th birthday celebrations in 2010. Photo: Reuters

Pregnant Filipino women arrested in Cambodia for surrogacy could be jailed

Cambodian authorities said the women were charged under the country’s laws against human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

A general view of buildings in Phnom Penh. Photo: EPA-EFE

Ex-mayor Alice Guo skips Philippine election in U-turn to ‘clear my name’

Guo is facing human trafficking charges and accusations that she has links to Chinese intelligence.

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Philippines’ Alice Guo running for mayor ... again?

Her lawyer said Guo would run again, even as she faces criminal charges, espionage accusations and doubts over her citizenship.

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US woman admits to running high-end Asian sex ring used by politicians, execs

Han Lee is accused of conspiring to entice primarily Asian women to work in brothels serving wealthy clients for up to US$600 an hour.

The affidavit shows screenshots from websites allegedly used by the brothel network for advertising. Images: US Department of Justice

A mystery hit man plus smoke and mirrors? Philippines’ Alice Guo enrages Senate

Facing a hostile senate inquiry following her return to the Philippines, the former mayor accused of being a Chinese agent revealed little.

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Dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, a fugitive recently arrested in Indonesia, holds her glasses during a Senate hearing on Monday. Photo: Philippine Senate Social Media Unit via AP

Philippine pastor’s arrest seen as major blow to Duterte’s political fortunes

Critics of the former president say the arrest of Apollo Quiboloy is a sign the ‘Dutertes’ walls of impunity are crumbling’.

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Inside the hidden world of modern slavery in Australia’s diplomatic heart

Recent court rulings reveal harrowing stories of abuse and neglect at the hands of envoys operating under diplomatic immunity in Canberra.

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At least 12 migrants dead after vessel capsizes in Channel

The victims included children and were mainly from Africa, with many from Eritrea.

Firefighters and Civil Protection agents stand next to bags containing the bodies of migrants who died after the sinking of a migrant boat attempting to cross the Channel to England, in Boulogne-sur-Mer, northern France, on Saturday. Photo: AFP

China cancer mum dies without finding abducted son after 9-year search

A mother in China, whose son was abducted at the age of five and who tirelessly searched for him for nearly a decade, has died of cancer without ever finding her missing boy.

Philippine police raid Chinese-run scam centre

The raid follows Marcos Jnr’s ban on online gambling operators following public outcry over allegations that a local mayor was involved in a huge scam centre north of Manila.

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Fugitive ex-mayor Alice Guo’s sister and associate apprehended in Indonesia

The whereabouts of the former Philippine mayor, who has been accused of being a Chinese spy and linked to organised crime, remain unknown.

A photo of Alice Guo’s sister Sheila Guo and Cassandra Li Ong in the custody of Indonesian authorities shared by Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros. Photo: Instagram / @hontiverosrisa

Andrew Tate’s home in Romania raided amid new allegations involving minors

Tate and his brother, Tristan, are accused of human trafficking and exploiting young women in Romania and are awaiting the start of their trial while out on bail.

Romanian police have raided several houses belonging to the British-American influencer Andrew Tate. Photo: AP

Fugitive former mayor Alice Guo fled the Philippines for Malaysia: senator

Senator Risa Hontiveros said Alice Guo, the former mayor of Tarlac accused of being a covert Chinese operative, left the country in July.

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Abducted China boy who inspired human trafficking film is off to university

A young man in China who was kidnapped and sold as a child has secured a place in university, sparking a flood of praise on mainland social media.

More fake birth certificates fuel Philippines’ fears of Chinese infiltration

Alice Guo’s case has exposed a number of systemic vulnerabilities to foreign actors in the country’s legal and administrative systems, observers warn.

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Alice Leal Guo, the fugitive mayor of Bamban. Her case appears to be just the tip of the iceberg. Photo: Facebook/AliceLealGuo

‘A lot of red flags’: Philippines freezes alleged Chinese spy mayor’s assets

Officials say Guo is hiding from arrest as she faces a widening money-laundering probe into her links to illegal offshore gaming operations.

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Bamban Mayor Alice Guo. Photo: Facebook/AliceLealGuo

Meet the UK’s richest family, the Hindujas, worth US$47.5 billion

Members of the Hinduja family are in hot water after mistreating their Indian domestic staff in Switzerland – so who are they and how did they make their gigantic US$47.5 billion fortune?

Chinese migrants smuggled into Italy in luxury cars and exploited, police say

The victims crossed the border posing as well-dressed Asian nationals in expensive vehicles, and were later treated like slaves.

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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