Human trafficking in Malawi is no longer the work of shadowy recruiters and border smugglers. Increasingly, it is being driven by digital platforms—Facebook pages, WhatsApp groups, and online job adverts that lure victims into modern slavery.
Activists warn traffickers have become highly “professional” in their use of social media, exploiting misinformation and poverty to prey on vulnerable communities.
With the rise in Internet access in Malawi, this growing global trend in internet in human trafficking is putting many people at risk. How can the public avoid falling into the trap?
