Human Trafficking
US seizes $15 billion in bitcoin from Cambodian pig butchering scam
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Federal prosecutors have seized 127,271 bitcoin worth approximately $15 billion from a massive cryptocurrency fraud scheme operated from forced labor camps in Cambodia. The operation, led by Chinese national Chen Zhi, involved human trafficking and investment scams targeting victims worldwide. Chen faces charges of wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy, marking the largest forfeiture action in US history.
Ivo halts two of Talita's protected women's shelters
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The National Board of Health and Welfare (Ivo) has decided to close two of Talita's protected women's shelters due to their alcohol bans. Talita, a non-profit helping women leave prostitution and human trafficking, has appealed the decision. Founder Anna Sander emphasizes the ban's importance for the women's safety.