Financing of Organised Crime: Human Trafficking in Focus

Abstract

The report Financing of Organised Crime: Human Trafficking in Focus contributes to a better understanding of the financial aspects of this infamous phenomenon. The analysis explores the sources and mechanisms of the financing of trafficking in human beings, settlement of payments, access to financing in critical moments, costs of business, and the management of profits. The report draws on the findings of nine in-depth country case studies in Belgium, Bulgaria, Italy, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Based on the results of the analysis and the examination of the current practices with regards to financial investigations, the report also suggests recommendations for tackling this crime.

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European Commission: EU Strategy to tackle Organised Crime & EU Strategy on combatting Trafficking in Human Beings: Questions and Answers (14 April 2021) https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/qanda_21_1664

European Commission: Press Release, 14/04/2021: Fighting trafficking in human beings: New strategy to prevent trafficking, break criminal business models, protect and empower victims https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_21_1663

European Commission: Press remarks by Vice-President Schinas on EU Strategies to tackle Organised Crime and fight Trafficking in Human Beings (14 April 2021) https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_21_1745

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ESO Records

European Commission: COM (2021) 171, April 2021: Communication on the EU Strategy on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings 2021-2025 https://www.europeansources.info/record/communication-on-the-eu-strategy-on-combatting-trafficking-in-human-beings-2021-2025/

European Parliamentary Research Service: EPRS Briefings, 2021: Understanding EU action against human trafficking https://www.europeansources.info/record/understanding-eu-action-against-human-trafficking/

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