Chainalysis has revealed a significant 85% year-on-year increase in cryptocurrency funds directed towards services suspected of being linked to human trafficking in 2025, amounting to several hundred million dollars. These services are predominantly based in Southeast Asia. The report highlights that services such as "international escort" and "labor intermediary" on Telegram have shown high coordination with Chinese Money Laundering Networks (CMLN) and escrow platforms. Nearly 50% of transactions exceed $10,000, indicating a high level of organization and professionalism, with stablecoins being the primary payment method.
Chainalysis Reports 85% Increase in Crypto Funds Linked to Human Trafficking in 2025
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