Sexual and labour exploitation remains a serious problem in Switzerland. In 2025, 532 victims received support from aid groups.
Human trafficking and sexual exploitation are rife in Switzerland
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Sexual and labour exploitation remains a serious problem in Switzerland. In 2025, 532 victims, mostly women, received support from aid organisations. Some 87 criminal proceedings relating to human trafficking were pending, but only a few resulted in final judgements.
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