Criminology Journal of Baikal National University of Economics and Law
2014, Pages 217-220

Current problems of human trafficking-related crimes' counteraction in Vietnam (Article)

Than N.T.
  • a Public security institute, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam

Abstract

The author studies problem of human trafficking-related crimes' counteraction in Vietnam. Due to this type of crimes' development, complicated criminal situation dangerous for security both in Vietnam and South-east region and world in a whole the topic is quite important. Having analysed Ministry of public security of Vietnam data, the author concludes that since 2005 till 2013 human trafficking-related crimes increased by 50% and its victims number increased 3 times comparing to period 1997-2005. In 2012 and 2013 approximately 700 crimes involving 1100 offenders were registered and 184 cases were initiated in Southern provinces of Vietnam. Analysing the latest statistics, the author revealed certain aspects of human trafficking, its routes and main reasons of its increase. The author defined that 60% of the crimes were committed through the Northern border with China and further human trafficking to Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, Hongkong and other countries: 10% to Cambodia, 30% to other countries (i.e. Russia, Laos, Czech Republic, UK, Canada, Angola etc.). Basing on analysis of related criminal situation, the author suggests recommendations on human trafficking-related crimes' counteraction, including social, economical and legislative. The author also provides suggestions on law-enforcement agencies activity improvement, especially preliminary investigation bodies.

Author Keywords

Human trafficking Human trafficking-related crimes' counteraction in vietnam Human displacement rouetes Crime

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Link
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ISSN: 19967756
Original Language: Russian