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Human Trafficking

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Rhode Island Man Admits to Travel With Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct After HSI Undercover Operation

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Warwick man admitted to a federal judge June 9 that he traveled to a local hotel via a commercial rideshare provider with the intent of sexually abusing a child he thought was 13 years old.

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HSI Investigation Leads to Indictment of 6 in Sex Trafficking Conspiracy

BOSTON — An indictment was unsealed charging six individuals after HSI New England uncovered their alleged involvement in a sex trafficking conspiracy that victimized two minors and one adult.

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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons Shareable Graphics

Join Blue Campaign in raising awareness of human trafficking this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (WDATIP) on July 30.

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HSI, Europol Joint Operation Generates 197 New Leads on Criminal Buyers of Child Sex Abuse Material

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — HSI joined Europol to host a joint operation in The Hague, from June 24 to 28, where they developed leads to locate criminal buyers of live-streamed child sexual abuse living outside the United States.

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Youth and Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a serious issue for kids and teens regardless of their background, family circumstances, or where they live. But whether you’re an adult or a young person, there are things you can do to help protect yourself and others from becoming a victim of trafficking.

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New Jersey Man Sentenced to 25 Years Following Federal Human Trafficking Investigation

NEWARK, N.J. — A New Jersey man was sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for coercing and inducing women to travel for the purpose of engaging in prostitution following an investigation led by HSI Newark and FBI Newark.

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Massachusetts Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Child

BOSTON — A Waltham man was sentenced June 20 in federal court in Boston for attempted sex trafficking of a 12-year-old girl during an HSI New England operation.

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Couple Sentenced for Benefiting from Forced Labor Following HSI Rio Grande Valley Investigation

McALLEN, Texas — A south Texas couple was sentenced June 24 following their admissions of benefiting from a victim’s free labor. HSI Rio Grande Valley investigated the case.

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Virginia Man Sentenced to 32 Years for Sex Trafficking, Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material

NORFOLK, Va. — An investigation conducted by HSI Norfolk and the Virginia Beach Police Department resulted in a Portsmouth man being sentenced to 32 years in federal prison.

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Fugitive, High-Ranking MS-13 Leader Arrested on Terrorism Charges Following Joint Investigation

NEW YORK — An HSI New York investigation, in coordination with HSI International Operations, the National Gang Unit, and additional law enforcement partners resulted in the arrest of Cesar Humberto Lopez-Larios.