The Child Rescue Con

Project Rescue Children claims to save children from trafficking and abuse, but the BBC has uncovered evidence of false and misleading social media posts. The charity's director, Adam Whittington, has raised thousands of pounds from sponsors and donors around the world. But the BBC has found that unsuspecting children are being used as props, and the rescue centres have no children. Project Rescue Children rejects the BBC's findings and says its work has benefitted hundreds of children worldwide.

Reporter: Hayley Mortimer
Producer: Kate West
Assistant Producer: Katy Ling
Technical Producer: Richard Hannaford
Impact Producer: Melanie Stewart-Smith
Production Coordinator: Tim Fernley
Editor: Carl Johnston