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While sexual exploitation is a major focus, labor and criminal exploitation are rising sharply.

Thailand remains a primary destination for victims trafficked from Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. In the Philippines, international law enforcement operations have targeted large-scale "cybersex" dens where local youth are exploited for foreign consumers. Exploited Teens Asia

Digital exploitation now includes "compensated dating" (37.9% of cases), sextortion, and the livestreaming of abuse for a global customer base. 2. Key Hotspots and Regional Trends While sexual exploitation is a major focus, labor

The Crisis of Adolescent Exploitation in Asia: A 2025-2026 Perspective Digital exploitation now includes "compensated dating" (37

India and Nepal are major hubs for sex trafficking, with an estimated 60% of female victims trafficked into India being adolescents between 12 and 16 years old.

There has been a staggering 1,325% rise in AI-generated abuse material globally between 2023 and 2024, a trend that continues to pressure Asian legal frameworks to modernize.

In recent reporting, teenagers aged 14 to 16 are the most frequent victims of digital sex crimes, accounting for 46% of reported cases.