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Five arrested in Thanh Hoa human trafficking case, 58 female employees rescued

Authorities in Thanh Hoa have successfully dismantled a human trafficking ring, rescuing 58 female employees, including 12 minors, who were illegally detained at the G7 karaoke complex.

More actions to be taken to prevent human trafficking

A new training curriculum on counter-trafficking and victim protection has been developed for frontline border officers.

Sophisticated infant trafficking ring uncovered in 32 provinces across Vietnam

The network, which leveraged social media platforms to connect with vulnerable mothers, was recently dismantled by HCM City police, who revealed the sophisticated methods used to carry out these illegal activities.

HCM City Police bust major newborn trafficking ring

On the afternoon of August 28, the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department announced the successful dismantling of a large-scale infant trafficking ring.

How did an international ring in Laos defraud Vietnamese women?

Members of a scam organization made friends with single Vietnamese women to gain their trust, asked for investment, and then appropriated money from them.

Vietnam makes strides in anti-human trafficking battle

The police have implemented a range of measures to strengthen its anti-trafficking efforts, including expediting the finalisation and passage of the revised Anti-Trafficking Law.

Vietnam’s police rescue trafficked victims sold to Cambodia

Dong Nai Police, joining forces with Bac Giang Police, have rescued two trafficking victims who were going through Dong Nai province on their way to Cambodia.

Human trafficking victims need psychological treatment after rescue

Most human trafficking victims are in good psychological condition in the first 1-3 months after they are rescued, but problems arise in the following months.

Daring action of Son La man helps him escape human traffickers’ nest

H went to Cambodia after receiving an offer about "easy job, high pay" of VND10-15 million a month. But after several days of working, he realized that he had fallen into a human traffickers’ nest.

Police warn of cross-border human and organ trafficking

Many people have become victims of human and organ trafficking rings after being offered high pay.

Four Vietnamese victims of human trafficking rescued from Laos

Border guards based in the central province of Ha Tinh have successfully rescued four Vietnamese victims who were alleged to have fallen into a scam to get ‘high-paying easy jobs’ in Laos by human trafficking rings.

Seven human traffickers sentenced to a total 34 years in prison

Seven defendants in a case involving human trafficking at a Cambodian casino have been sentenced to prison, with the longest jail term being 10 years.

Mother prosecuted for selling her 12-year-old daughter to man in China

When the child refused to marry the man more than twice her age, both her mother and grandmother threatened to commit suicide if she didn’t go through with the wedding.

Vietnam, UK cooperate in human trafficking prevention, control

Commander of the Border Guard Command Lieutenant General Le Duc Thai and Head of Home Office International Operation of the UK’s Home Office Victoria Pullen signed an agreement on cooperation in the prevention and combating of human trafficking.

More actions needed to step up human trafficking combat efforts

At the Vietnam - Cambodia and Vietnam – Laos borders, human trafficking activities have been reported at casinos and online companies owned by foreigners involving forced labour, online fraud and sexual exploitation.

Two Vietnamese victims of human trafficking rescued from Cambodia

Border guards of the Ha Tien International Border Gate have successfully rescued two Vietnamese men who were alleged to fall into a casino scam to get ‘high-paying easy jobs’ in Cambodia by human trafficking rings.

Improve capacity of Border Guards in preventing and combating human trafficking

IOM also supports capacity building for officers of the Vietnam Border Guard - an effort to contribute to effectively fighting human trafficking and strengthening border management.

Believed-to-be Vietnamese citizens found on refrigerated truck in France

The Vietnamese Embassy in France has said it is keeping a close watch on a case in which some people believed to be Vietnamese citizens were found on a refrigerated truck in Rhone of Lyon city.

Ambassadors, IOM representative deliver message on human trafficking control

The International Organisation for Migration, in collaboration with the Ambassadors of Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US to Vietnam, has produced a video to dispel misconceptions about human trafficking.

Promoting legal migration, fighting against illegal migration

The Government of Vietnam advocates promoting legal, safe and orderly migration, and resolutely fights against illegal migration, smuggling of migrants and human trafficking.