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Oliver James MacCormack jailed over human trafficking and prostitution • Apr. 11, 2025, 12:21 AM ET (BBC)

Niagara police looking for victims, survivors following arrests in human trafficking case • Apr. 8, 2025, 2:37 AM ET (CBC)

Andrew and Tristan Tate check in at police station in Romania, complying with judicial measures • Mar. 24, 2025, 9:11 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	trafficking in persons

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Murad, Nadia

Nadia Murad

Iraqi human rights activist