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Police in Kedah have detained six individuals, including a woman just five days postpartum, in connection with an investigation into suspected baby trafficking activities in the Kuala Muda district.
South Korean authorities have dismantled a major criminal network that operated illegal gambling sites and pornography platforms, generating an estimated 47.6 billion won (US$34 million) over five years by exploiting vulnerable users through child sexual abuse material.
Singapore authorities have charged eight men with paying for sex from a 16-year-old girl, with a 20-year-old woman accused of recruiting and profiting from the exploitation. The offences occurred in February 2024.
Singapore police have arrested nine people—eight men and one woman aged 20 to 41—on suspicion of sexually exploiting two minors. The suspects face court appearance on August 3 with serious trafficking and child exploitation charges.