Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Australian Woman Escapes Near‑Trafficking Incident in Paris
Djanaya Hampton, an Australian, was traveling alone in Paris for her birthday.
Two men approached her at the Eiffel Tower and tried to take her away.
She felt scared and tried to get away, calling her friend and going to cafés.
She was almost caught on a train, but a security guard helped her.
She went to the Australian embassy, got a flight home, and said the police might be involved in trafficking.
She shared her story on Instagram to warn others.
Djanaya Hampton was almost trafficked by men in Paris during a solo birthday trip.
The men approached her at the Eiffel Tower, tried to take her to a party, and then attempted to abduct her on a train.
She escaped by calling a friend, moving through cafés, and getting help from a security guard who protected her.
Hampton went to the Australian embassy, which arranged a flight home the next day and cautioned her against involving police.
She warned that 9 out of 10 times police are involved in human trafficking because it is profitable.
- Who
- Djanaya Hampton, an Australian woman
- What
- She was almost trafficked by men in Paris but escaped
- When
- The incident occurred a year ago, during a solo birthday trip
- Where
- Paris, France, near the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame station
- Why
- The men attempted to abduct her for trafficking purposes
- Victim
- Djanaya Hampton
- Location
- Paris, France
- Incident
- Near‑trafficking attempt
- Date
- Year ago (exact date not specified)
- Outcome
- Escaped, returned to Airbnb, flew home the next day