human trafficking

American  

noun

1. the illegal practice of procuring or trading in human beings for the purpose of prostitution, forced labor, or other forms of exploitation.

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Etymology

Origin of human trafficking

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Singleton said his team is already working with teams in cities involved in hosting Cup matches, including the Los Angeles human trafficking task force.

From Los Angeles Times

“The investigation of Prince Andrew is about leaking government secrets. DOJ has focused on human trafficking but has not pursued how Epstein insiders would share with him their inside information from either governments or businesses.”

From The Wall Street Journal

A total of 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight for Russia, according to a Kenyan intelligence report that details a network of rogue officials allegedly colluding with human trafficking syndicates.

From BBC

Presenting the report to MPs, parliament majority leader Kimani Ichung'wah, revealed what he termed a "deeply disturbing" network of rogue state officials allegedly colluding with human trafficking syndicates to recruit and transport Kenyans to fight in the Russia–Ukraine war.

From BBC

Lithuanian prosecutors launched a human trafficking investigation on Tuesday after prominent Lithuanians were named in the files.

From Salon