An international operation involving 40 experts and investigators from 20 countries has identified 51 potential victims of human trafficking, as well as five suspects. Held in Amsterdam from 23 to 25 September 2026, the fifth EMPACT Hackathon against the digital aspects of human trafficking brought together police officers, labour authorities and specialists in online investigations, supported by Europol and Eurojust.
5th EMPACT Hackathon leads to the detection of 51 potential victims
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