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Greg Russinger's Blog – September 2009 Archive (2)

2012 Olympics "contaminated"

Clerics and police have expressed concern, and now the Olympics minister has - London could see a proliferation in prostitution and human trafficking during the 2012 Games.

Some have warned the Olympics could see a repeat of the ”mega brothels” set up in German cities for the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

Tessa Jowell said: “I am concerned about that. I certainly became aware of it in the run-up to the World Cup.

“We need to send the strongest possible message that… Continue

Added by Greg Russinger on September 18, 2009 at 12:59pm — No Comments

Sex Tourism Operation naps three heading to Cambodia

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Three men charged with sexually exploiting Cambodian children are being brought back to the United States to face prosecution, the Justice Department announced Monday.

The men are among the first charged under an international law enforcement initiative specifically targeting Americans traveling to Cambodia for the purpose of sexually abusing children.

The initiative, Operation Twisted Traveler, is an effort by the Justice Department and… Continue

Added by Greg Russinger on September 1, 2009 at 9:32am — No Comments