Corrupt officials, invisible accomplices of pimping and trafficking networks

Abstract

This research analyzes the existence of corrupt officials, invisible accomplices in pimping, and human trafficking networks in recent years. To this end, a qualitative methodology with a phenomenological design and a descriptive approach was used. The population consisted of prosecutors' office officials and conveniently selected lawyers with law degrees as participants. Data collection was conducted through interviews using a semi-structured guide. The results reveal that corrupt officials, accomplices in pimping, and human trafficking have a neutral impact due to the lack of logical and human resources, the limited investment by the state in technology, resulting in the inability to obtain direct virtual evidence, the implementation of internal control mechanisms, and the strengthening of public ethics, which affects the physical and psychological personality of the victims. There are difficulties in obtaining direct evidence because this crime operates clandestinely and emotionally manipulates its victims, who are mostly minors, and who do not file complaints out of fear or economic or financial dependence. Municipal officials issue licenses to establishments that operate undercover, and to prevent this, internal control and auditing must be structural and sustained across all related entities. Within a rigorous regulatory framework, it is essential that cases of trafficking be better coordinated between criminal laws and policies.