Karl Thornton

Government & Non-Government Contractor
Anti-Child Trafficking Operations
(Child Recovery Agent)
High Risk Environment Specialist

Karl's Background


Karl began his career in the security industry as a bodyguard, primary escort, and secure transportation driver. He was responsible for protecting some of Australia's top CEOs and executives from leading companies and providing security for well-known national and international figures in the entertainment industry. Eventually, Karl shifted his focus to fighting child trafficking.

Since 2010, Karl has been actively involved in the fight against child sexual exploitation and trafficking. He has worked as a contractor with various non-governmental anti-trafficking organisations, as well as with government agencies and law enforcement committed to combating human trafficking. To this day, Karl continues to work on the front lines, combatting child trafficking. He is a contracted instructor for the Cambodian National Police in the Anti-Human Trafficking, Juvenile Protection, and Criminal Investigation Departments.

Karl is contracted by both government and non-government organisations for his expertise in child recovery and anti-human trafficking skills in high-risk environments.