Human trafficking takes many forms and can involve forced labour or domestic servitude. But when it comes to misusing technology platforms online, that’s mainly being done by sex traffickers to target and manipulate their victims.

New research conducted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) shows how victims are being lured via social media and online dating platforms, where personal information and location details, are readily available. 

Tiphanie Crittin, a UNODC Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer spoke to Louise Potterton, and told her about the challenges of trying to shut down sex trafficking networks.