NYPD officials announced that they will be on increased alert against sex trafficking in NYC due to World Cup tourism and told residents and visitors to be wary of warning signs.
NYPD officials announced that they will be on increased alert against sex trafficking in NYC due to World Cup tourism and told residents and visitors to be wary of warning signs. ( Credit: NYPD)

As crowds start to funnel into the city for the World Cup, NYPD officials announced that they are expanding their watch on sex trafficking within the city, noting unwitting tourists as prime victims for pimps and traffickers to exploit.

NYPD Issues World Cup Sex Trafficking Alert, Increases Monitoring
19 Jun 2026 | 11:59
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NYPD officials announced that they would be increasing their online monitoring and patrolling for sex trafficking in the city, saying the influx of visitors for the World Cup could create an increased demand for sex work.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicked off June 11, is expected to bring over a million...

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