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Crypto’s Expanding Role in Human Trafficking Networks, New Report Reveals
Cryptocurrency payments to human trafficking syndicates surged 85% in 2025, with Southeast Asia as a criminal hub. The report details crypto use in escort services, scam compound recruitment, and CSAM distribution. Criminals are shifting to messaging apps like Telegram for operations. Public blockchains offer visibility into these global illicit flows, which amount to hundreds of millions of dollars, though the human cost is far greater.
