Held by the Wrong Hands

The Dismantling of an International Sex Trafficking Network

This episode begins in Cairns, Queensland, and follows the international child exploitation case involving Peter Truong and Mark Newton. From encrypted hard drives to coordinated cross-border law enforcement, this is the story of how a global trafficking network was exposed and dismantled.

At a time when the handling of high-profile sex trafficking cases continues to raise public questions, this case offers a powerful contrast: what becomes possible when Victim Protection is the priority.

Trigger Warning: Contains discussion of child sexual abuse, grooming and trafficking. Support services and full episode references are available at ifthesetreescouldtalk.com.au