Sex Trafficking in Asia: A Review from Business and Organisational Perspectives.

The article focuses on the sex trafficking industry in Asia, analyzing it from a business economic and organisational perspective. It identifies three key factors driving sex trafficking: the supply of vulnerable victims in source countries, the demand for commercial sex in destination countries, and the role of organised crime groups as intermediaries. The industry is profit-driven, adapting to market demands through various recruitment methods including job scams, fake marriages, and exploitation via technology and social media. Organised criminal groups such as the Japanese Yakuza and Chinese triads operate hierarchical networks, while emerging forms like cybersex trafficking exploit digital platforms. The article highlights the complexity of trafficking operations, the involvement of both male and female traffickers, and the challenges posed by globalisation and socio-economic vulnerabilities in perpetuating this illicit business.