According to the Global Report on Trafficking in Persons 2024, trafficking in persons for forced criminality is the third most commonly detected form of trafficking in persons globally, through a constant rise in numbers of victims and an increase in geographical scope. Further to the compounded trauma of forced criminality, women victims of forced criminality are at heightened risk of sexual exploitation and additional forms of gender-based violence. Beyond scam operations, children are disproportionately affected by trafficking for forced criminality, with traffickers taking advantage of their age and vulnerability to force them into criminal activities. Such trafficking is becoming more systematic, occurring at younger ages, and increasingly facilitated through digital platforms. Traffickers frequently target women and girls by posing as romantic partners, establishing emotional control, and exploiting the same gendered vulnerabilities that drive trafficking for sexual exploitation.