Criminal enterprises that exploit individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for labor or commercial sex. These networks operate transnationally, using recruitment, transportation, and control tactics. Traffickers profit from victims’ forced work, while buyers—such as employers or sex consumers—benefit from cheap services. Law enforcement and non-profits work to dismantle these operations and support survivors.
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