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SE Asia 5 years ago

Malaysian police arrest boss of 'sugar daddy' website

Sugarbook bills itself as a site "where romance meets finance" and aims to link up older men with younger women, with the men expected to provide financial support for their companions.

World 5 years ago

Colombia makes arrests in sex trafficking plot that lured women to China

Colombian police broke up an accused sex trafficking ring that recruited women in Colombia and forced them into prostitution in China, authorities said on Tuesday, exposing a plot of criminal deception that preyed upon poor and vulnerable women.

National 5 years ago

Police name six suspects in raid on prostitution ring in South Tangerang

The National Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim) has named six people suspects of an alleged human trafficking ring that offered prostitution services at the Executive Venesia BSD Karaoke parlor in South Tangerang, Banten.

World 5 years ago

Prostitution in post-lockdown Greece is 'Russian roulette'

Sex workers there have had a steady stream of customers since mid-June, when they were allowed to reopen their doors after a three-month ban to control the spread of coronavirus.

National 5 years ago

Seven arrested for alleged involvement in online prostitution ring in conservative Aceh

The women claimed they had to resort to prostitution because of financial difficulties.

SE Asia 5 years ago

Scared but desperate, Thai sex workers forced to the street

Red-light districts from Bangkok to Pattaya have gone quiet with night clubs and massage parlours closed and tourists blocked from entering the country.

Politics 6 years ago

Gerindra politician under fire for 'entrapping' prostitute for morality campaign

Gerindra Party lawmaker Andre Rosiade’s efforts to catch a prostitute in flagrante has drawn criticism from rights activists and watchdogs, who said that the West Sumatra politician’s stunt did little to address underlying social problems.

City 6 years ago

PREMIUM
Child prostitution ring smashed in North Jakarta

The police arrested on Jan. 13 six perpetrators and removed 10 suspected victims aged 14-18 years old. Another suspect was arrested on Friday.

Parents 6 years ago

PREMIUM
Learning center offers hope, education to children living 'under the bridge'

The school itself is free but often prioritizes children who need help both educationally and financially to prevent overcrowding.

National 6 years ago

Online prostitution uncovered in Balikpapan

Police accuse DH of offering sex services through the Me Chat application and sending customers to the three hotels, where the women were alleged to be waiting.

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