Falsely reporting sex traffickng of a minor is first degree perjury with 3 to 7 years in prison.
The three elements that prove sex trafficking are the Action, Means, and Purpose model. This includes a specific action, like recruiting or transporting a person; a means of force, fraud, or coercion; and a purpose of sexual exploitation. For victims who are minors, the element of force, fraud, or coercion does not have to be proven to convict someone of sex trafficking.
Action
- This is the act of recruiting, harboring, transporting, providing, or obtaining a person for commercial sex acts.
- Examples include luring an individual with false promises, moving them to a new location, or housing them for the purpose of sexual exploitation.
Means
- This is the method used to compel a person into sex trafficking, which can be through force, fraud, or coercion.
- Force: Physical violence, abuse, or confinement.
- Fraud: False promises, deception about work or living conditions, or withholding wages.
- Coercion: Threats of harm to the victim or their family, psychological manipulation, or debt bondage.
Purpose
- This is the reason for the action, which is to sexually exploit the person for commercial sex acts.
- This element is what distinguishes sex trafficking from other crimes. The exploitation is for the purpose of commercial sex, such as through escort services, strip clubs, or other illicit activities.
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The Action–Means–Purpose (AMP) model breaks down the key elements of human trafficking. Severe trafficking cases often involve three parts: Action – Recruiting,
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Proving sex trafficking in a legal case requires demonstrating that an individual was compelled into a commercial sex act through force, fraud, or coercion. For minors involved in commercial sex, the element of force, fraud, or coercion is not required, as minors cannot legally consent.
Evidence collection is a collaborative effort, typically led by federal and local law enforcement agencies.
Key Types of Evidence Used
Prosecutors and law enforcement rely on various forms of evidence to build a case:
- Victim Testimony: The victim’s firsthand account is often central to a case, providing insight into the methods of control used by traffickers. It must be handled with a victim-centered, trauma-informed approach to build trust and account for potential memory lapses or initial inconsistencies due to trauma and fear of retaliation.
- Documentation and Financial Records: Financial records, such as bank statements showing unusual deposits or lack of control over one’s own pay, can expose exploitation. Other crucial documents include confiscated identification papers, false travel documents, or deceptive contracts.
- Physical Evidence: This can include medical records documenting physical or sexual abuse, poor physical health or malnutrition, or signs of neglect. Photographs or videos of substandard living/working conditions and excessive security measures (e.g., locks, chains) are also valuable.
- Digital and Communication Records: Text messages, emails, or surveillance footage showing threats, psychological manipulation, or coordination of activities can reveal the trafficker’s intent and methods.
- Witness Testimonies: Statements from neighbors, co-workers, family members, or law enforcement who observed suspicious behavior can corroborate the victim’s account.
- Expert Analysis: Trauma specialists or social workers can provide expert testimony to explain how a victim’s behavior aligns with the psychological impact of prolonged abuse, helping to establish coercion in a way that laypersons (judge or jury) can understand.
- Circumstantial Evidence: Patterns of behavior, such as a person always deferring to a companion or lacking personal possessions, can help build a broader narrative of control and exploitation.
Reporting Suspected Sex Trafficking
If you suspect someone is a victim of sex trafficking, you should report it to the authorities. Do not attempt to intervene yourself, as this can be dangerous.
- Contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888, or visit their website at humantraffickinghotline.org.
- Report tips to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) at 1-866-347-2423 or use the ICE Tip Form.
- Provide as much detail as possible, including physical descriptions, locations, times, and specific behaviors that seem suspicious.
Reporting Suspected Sex Trafficking
If you suspect someone is a victim of sex trafficking, you should report it to the authorities. Do not attempt to intervene yourself, as this can be dangerous.
- Contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888, or visit their website at humantraffickinghotline.org.
- Report tips to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) at 1-866-347-2423 or use the ICE Tip Form.
- Provide as much detail as possible, including physical descriptions, locations, times, and specific behaviors that seem suspicious.
Human Trafficking News
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- 10.17.2025 Arrest of Juan Jose Rivera-Colon
- 09.26.2025 Hillsborough County Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Sex Trafficking of a Minor
- 09.26.2025 Retired New York Financier and His Personal Assistant Charged with Sex Trafficking and Transporting Women to Engage in Commercial Sex Acts
- 09.26.2025 Wilmington Couple Convicted at Trial of Trafficking Young Woman
- 09.23.2025 Florida Man Sentenced for Sex Trafficking Conspiracy and Firearm Offense
- 09.19.2025 Former Yonkers Teacher Sentenced to 25 Years in Connection with Sexual Exploitation of Minor Student
- 09.18.2025 Missouri Man Indicted for Sex Trafficking a Minor
- 09.17.2025 Tohono O’odham Man Indicted on Multiple Charges Involving Minor Victim
- 09.17.2025 Former Metropolitan Police Department Officer Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking a Minor
- 09.12.2025 U.S. Attorney’s Office Filed 97 Bord
Investigations
Human trafficking investigations are conducted by agents within the human trafficking program and members of our task forces. Investigations often begin through:
- Tips from the public
- Calls to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline
- A referral from a law enforcement agency
- A referral from a non-government organization
- Proactive victim recovery operations
- Outreach to state governments and community entities
Victim recovery is the primary goal of trafficking investigations. The FBI’s multi-disciplinary team of agents, analysts, victim specialists, and forensic interviewers work together to ensure a victim-centered, trauma-informed response. FBI victim specialists work with local state and federal resources to provide immediate assistance (shelter, food, clothing) and long-term support (counseling, education assistance, job training). After recovering a victim of human trafficking, field offices seek to arrest and successfully prosecute the traffickers.
Over the past decade, the FBI’s human trafficking investigations have been responsible for the arrest of thousands of traffickers and the recovery of numerous victims. The FBI will continue to take part in multi-agency efforts to combat the threat.
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