child-exploitation
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Markus Koljonen (Dilaudid) / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)Three Men Charged in FBI Operation for Traveling to Sexually Exploit Minors
Federal prosecutors charged three men from Mississippi and Louisiana after they traveled to meet undercover agents posing as minors for illicit sexual conduct. The arrests highlight ongoing FBI efforts to combat child exploitation through targeted stings in the Eastern District o…
Oast House Archive / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)UK Records 23,000 Modern Slavery Referrals in 2025, Up 22% from Prior Year
The Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner released a report showing over 23,000 potential modern slavery victims were referred in 2025, a 22 percent increase from the prior year and the highest number recorded. The report highlights rising exploitation within the UK, driven by fa…
Wilson Dias/ABr / Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0 br)New Hampshire Man Charged in Vermont for Traveling to Sexually Exploit Minor
Federal prosecutors in Vermont charged a New Hampshire man after an FBI sting operation caught him traveling to meet who he believed was a 14-year-old girl for sex. The case highlights ongoing federal efforts to combat child sexual exploitation through undercover operations targe…
Marvin Nauman / Wikimedia (Public domain)Missouri Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Recording Abuse of Two Minors
A federal court in Missouri sentenced Richard James Miller to 50 years in prison for sexually abusing and recording two juveniles over two years. The sentence removes Miller from society for decades and underscores federal enforcement against child exploitation crimes.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Iowa Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Sexual Exploitation
A man from Little Sioux, Iowa, received a 50-year federal prison sentence for sexually exploiting a minor and possessing child pornography. The case highlights federal enforcement against child exploitation crimes in rural communities.
limerickpost.ieFlorida Woman Sentenced to Over Five Years for Minor Sex Travel
A Florida woman received a prison sentence exceeding five years for traveling across state lines to engage in sexual activity with a minor and for tampering with the victim. The case highlights federal enforcement against interstate child exploitation crimes, resulting in mandato…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)19-Year-Old Man Sentenced for Grooming Teenage Girl on Roblox Platform
Carlo Tritta, aged 19, has been jailed following his grooming of a teenage girl he met on the Roblox gaming platform. He encouraged the girl to send sexually explicit images. The case highlights online risks for minors on gaming sites.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Dutch Police Launch Social Media Campaign to Identify Victims in International Sextortion Case
Dutch police have initiated a social media campaign to locate and assist girls and young women victimized in a sextortion case originating from a U.S. tip. The investigation has identified over 50 victims aged 13 to 20 across six countries, with the 22-year-old suspect on trial i…