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Modern Slavery Crisis: Thousands Exploited in UK and Australia

10/30/2025

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Story summary

A victim of modern slavery, Hakan, was forced to crawl through sewers to steal electricity after fake employers deceived him, and he lived in a safe house in north-east England.
The Salvation Army reported 229 victims assisted in the North East.
In Australia, the Anti-Slavery Commissioner launched a strategic plan highlighting 41,000 victims nationwide.
North Staffordshire police actions showed cannabis factories exploit victims in appalling conditions funded by organized crime.

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Story summary

A victim of modern slavery, Hakan, was forced to crawl through sewers to steal electricity after fake employers deceived him, and he lived in a safe house in north-east England.
The Salvation Army reported 229 victims assisted in the North East.
In Australia, the Anti-Slavery Commissioner launched a strategic plan highlighting 41,000 victims nationwide.
North Staffordshire police actions showed cannabis factories exploit victims in appalling conditions funded by organized crime.