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Human trafficking remains a critical issue in Ukraine, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict and invasion. Recent data shows a concerning increase in cases, with the Prosecutor General's Office reporting 158 individuals suspected and 76 convicted in trafficking-related offenses recently. Vulnerable groups face heightened risks, and authorities have registered 73 proceedings in 2024 alone. International efforts are underway, including the US State Department's inclusion of Russia and Belarus as sponsors of trafficking. Law enforcement continues to dismantle trafficking rings, as evidenced by the crackdown on a baby-selling scheme under surrogate guises. Awareness and decisive actions are vital to curb this crisis and protect potential victims in Ukraine and abroad.

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She sold her two-month-old daughter for $20,000: 22-year-old woman detained in Kharkiv. PHOTOS In Kharkiv, a 22-year-old woman was detained for trying to sell her two-month-old daughter for USD 20,000. 13.02.25 12:56 3 476 16

Since start of full-scale invasion, 158 people have been suspected, 76 convicted in human trafficking cases - Prosecutor General’s Office Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, 158 people have been served with suspicion notices on human trafficking-related cases. In total, 382 criminal offenses of this category were registered during this period. 16.08.24 20:59 483 0

73 criminal proceedings on human trafficking registered in 2024 - Kostin As a result of the Russian invasion in Ukraine, the problem of human trafficking has become even more acute, and the risks for the most vulnerable groups have increased. 30.07.24 20:50 1 144 13

US State Department adds Russia and Belarus to list of state sponsors of human trafficking Russia and Belarus are included in the list of 13 countries whose authorities finance human trafficking. 25.06.24 15:51 2 393 9

SBGS detains foreigner who was trafficking Ukrainian woman into sexual slavery to Asia on border with Hungary. VIDEO&PHOTOS A 41-year-old foreigner, a citizen of Hungary, who recruited women and trafficked them to Asian countries for sexual exploitation, was exposed in the Zakarpattia region. 19.03.24 14:50 11 450 52 Incidents

Since beginning of year, 86 statuses of persons affected by human trafficking have been established in Ukraine - Lubinets In 9 months of this year, 86 statuses of persons affected by human trafficking have been established in Ukraine. 21.10.23 12:35 574 4 Society

Large-scale scheme of selling babies abroad under guise of surrogate motherhood was exposed, - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS The criminal group sold newborn babies to foreign citizens for a monetary reward under the guise of a surrogate motherhood program. "Clients" paid from 50 to 70 thousand euros for one child. 03.08.23 13:43 5 912 83 Incidents