Internet as a tool for human trafficking:

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According to the National Report on Human Trafficking : Data 2021 to 2023, the internet has transformed the dynamics of human trafficking, being used in various stages of the crime, such as recruitment , movement , control of victims and promotion of services (mainly sexual exploitation).

Thus, traffickers take advantage of technological benefits such as:

Instant and secure communication between azerbaijan mobile database of the organization.
Remote control of victims through location applications (GPS).
Anonymous financial transactions using cryptocurrencies.
Online activity has allowed criminals to significantly expand their reach, reduce costs and increase profits. Examples include the production and sale of pornography, live streaming of sexual abuse and the use of forums (“hobby boards”) to evaluate services.

Despite the growing use of the dark web , open platforms (such as Facebook and WhatsApp) are more common, as they facilitate contact with victims and clients on a large scale. In addition, technology replaces traditional methods of control (such as physical violence) with virtual coercion , such as intimate records of victims used for extortion.

The use of encrypted messages and fake identities reduces the risk of identification by criminals. However, tracking the profits generated by trafficking, especially with cryptocurrencies, remains a challenge for authorities.