Crypto-Linked Human Trafficking Cases Up 85% YoY, New Data Shows

Cryptocurrency flows to suspected human trafficking services surged 85% year-over-year in 2025, reaching hundreds of millions of dollars, according to new data. Nearly half of transactions tied to Telegram-based ‘international escort’ services exceeded $10,000. The spike highlights the growing professionalization of these networks and how blockchain transparency is becoming a critical investigative tool source: https://techgaged.com/crypto-linked-human-trafficking-cases-up-85-yoy-new-data-shows/