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🔍 AI's Growing Role in Human Trafficking Human trafficking remains one of the most profitable crimes globally, and now traffickers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen their illicit activities. As highlighted by Marianne Angvik, Executive Programme Officer at the OSCE Combating Trafficking in Human Beings (CTHB), AI is being misused to create illegal material online and overwhelm authorities, complicating efforts to combat trafficking both virtually and in the real world.  In the face of this growing threat, international collaboration and innovation are key. The OSCE’s recent simulations have proven effective in training authorities and generating real-world impacts, uncovering over 40 victims during a major raid.  It’s clear that combating trafficking requires evolving strategies and the collective power of international cooperation. The misuse of AI highlights just how much more work is needed. Let's continue pushing for meaningful action! #HumanTrafficking #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #OSCE #InternationalCooperation #CrossSectoralCollaboration

#HumanTrafficking is a global challenge that transcends borders, and the advent of #AI technologies has the potential to amplify both its reach and complexity, as Marianne refers to in this post. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐈 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 👉: https://lnkd.in/d2WDHiJ9 𝘐𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘐 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥, 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘴. 

The abuse of #Hawala is a challenge for both people who depend on it and law enforcement and regulators who want to reduce #moneylaundering and #terror. Check out my latest article on AMLintelligence.com where I discuss how technology, especially #decisionintelligence, can help tackle this issue. Click here to read more: https://bit.ly/3vZyoDS

𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 Financial crime knows no borders. It threatens economies and societies worldwide. In Europe, criminal networks operate across multiple countries, exploiting opportunities for illegal gain. 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 Criminal networks are agile and adaptable. They specialize in drug trafficking, fraud, and money laundering. These networks often consist of members from various nationalities, working together for a common goal. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 Technology plays a crucial role in these operations. Criminals use online platforms to facilitate their activities. However, 22% of networks rarely rely on digital tools, highlighting diverse strategies. 𝗖𝗼𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 Family ties and shared sub-cultures often bind these networks. Some groups are homogeneous, like Italian mafia-style networks, while others are diverse. Leadership is strong, but middle management handles logistics. 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 These networks have a severe impact on the EU. They engage in human trafficking, counterfeiting, and environmental crime. Their activities harm citizens and undermine public trust. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 To combat these threats, international cooperation is essential. Law enforcement must be proactive and adaptable. Focus on disrupting both main and supporting criminal activities. 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 By understanding these networks, we can build effective strategies. Together, we can protect our societies and economies from harm. Are you ready to join the fight against financial crime? 💪 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘰𝘭 (2024), 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘜’𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴, 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘓𝘶𝘹𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘨.

As January draws to a close, we would like to underscore the importance of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, an initiative launched in the US in 2010. This initiative is dedicated to intensifying the fight against human trafficking, a calamity affecting about 40 million people worldwide who have fallen into various forms of exploitation. Throughout the month of January in the United States, numerous activities are organised to raise awareness and educate the public. These include rights protection campaigns, educational seminars, and community events aimed at informing people about the signs of human trafficking and ways to prevent it. Law enforcement and other professionals receive specialised training to better recognise and assist victims. Human trafficking is a disturbing reality, far more than just a theoretical concept. It includes forced labour, sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, and other cruel forms of abuse. This inhumane trade, which violates fundamental human rights, is also a criminal business generating immense illegal profits. Traffickers target vulnerable groups, primarily women and children. Although the European Union marks a similar day in October, we believe that raising awareness about human trafficking should not be confined to a single month or a specific day in the year. But what about AML? The link between Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and human trafficking is very close. Criminal networks use financial systems to finance and profit from human trafficking. AML protocols play a key role in identifying and disrupting the financial channels that support this illegal trade. Every day, people disappear around the world, many falling into the hands of traffickers. Our mission is to educate and inform everyone about this pressing issue. Through our united efforts and increased vigilance, we can make a significant impact in the fight against human trafficking. For more information: US Department of State – https://lnkd.in/de6CB8-2 The 2022 UNODC Global Report on Trafficking in Persons – https://lnkd.in/gTVMU58 Global Slavery Index – https://lnkd.in/gXJbPuPC #NationalHumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth #HumanTrafficking

For Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January, our AML Voices webinar focused on this global challenge 🌏 Insights, recommendations, and crucial information shared by our panelists are now condensed into a must-read blog: https://lnkd.in/eRp3dEJW #AMLRightSource #AMLVoices #HumanTraffickingAwareness #AML #EndHumanTrafficking #AwarenessMatters

For Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January, our AML Voices webinar focused on this global challenge 🌏 Insights, recommendations, and crucial information shared by our panelists are now condensed into a must-read blog: https://lnkd.in/edyUVy5v #AMLRightSource #AMLVoices #HumanTraffickingAwareness #AML #EndHumanTrafficking #AwarenessMatters

For Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January, our AML Voices webinar focused on this global challenge 🌏 Insights, recommendations, and crucial information shared by our panelists are now condensed into a must-read blog. Together, let's raise awareness and make a difference: https://hubs.li/Q02kWMG30 #AMLRightSource #AMLVoices #HumanTraffickingAwareness #AML #EndHumanTrafficking #AwarenessMatters