Human Trafficking

The World Cup: A magnet for financial crime
AFC Challenges, Compliance, December 2025 – February 2026, Global Financial Crime Review, Human Trafficking, Practical Solutions

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When the FIFA World Cup starts, the world comes together in celebration. However, while fans are focused on the games, criminal networks see an opportunity. Human traffickers, fraudsters, money launderers and even terrorist financiers are aware that major events like this create an ideal environment...
ACAMS South Florida Chapter
December 2025 – February 2026, Human Trafficking, Know Your Chapter, South Florida Chapter

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On September 29, 2025, the ACAMS South Florida Chapter convened financial crime professionals, law enforcement (LE) officials, survivor advocates, technology leaders and students at Florida International University in Miami for a full day of learning and collaboration focused on combating human trafficking (HT). Sponsored by...
In the spotlight: Fighting human trafficking at global events
AFC Challenges, Compliance, December 2025 – February 2026, Global Financial Crime Review, Human Trafficking

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When the world’s spotlight shines brightest on events like the Super Bowl, Formula 1, the electronics trade show CES and soon the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it also illuminates something far darker. Behind the glamor, the global media coverage and the surge of tourism, predators...
Dr. Kari Johnstone and Tarana Baghirova: Understanding the Evolving Landscape of Human Trafficking
AFC Challenges, Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Interviews

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ACAMS Today interviewed Dr. Kari Johnstone, special representative for the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, and Tarana Baghirova, programme officer at the OSCE, the world's largest regional security organization with 57 participating states throughout...
AI’s Role in Combating Human Trafficking in the Financial Sector
AFC Challenges, Human Trafficking Awareness Month

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative tool, offering enhanced capabilities to detect, investigate and disrupt trafficking-related financial crimes. Criminals are just as effectively, and in many cases more adeptly, leveraging these advanced technologies to recruit victims, streamline operations and obscure illicit proceeds from human...
How Human Traffickers Exploit the Financial System for Child Sexual Abuse
AFC Challenges, Human Trafficking Awareness Month, In Focus

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Human traffickers have found an unfortunate and illicit opportunity in child predators. As crimes involving child sexual abuse have reached worldwide endemic levels, crimes like the livestreaming sexual abuse of children, child sex tourism and the production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) have become...
Supporting Survivors: Partnering With Anti-Human Trafficking Organizations
AFC Challenges, Exclusive, Human Trafficking Awareness Month

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Human trafficking (HT) is widely regarded as one of the most undetected and underreported crimes globally. It exploits millions worldwide, stripping individuals of their freedom and dignity. Central to combating this scourge is the unwavering support for survivors, whose resilience and courage inspire the global...