Corruption and trafficking in women: The case of Bulgaria
Corruption and trafficking in women: The case of Bulgaria

Author(s): Tihomir Bezlov, Maria Yordanova, Nadya Stoynova
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Social Sciences, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, Public Law, Sociology, Social development, Social differentiation, Criminology, Economic development, Sociology of Politics
Published by: Център за изследване на демокрацията
Keywords: CSD; Center for the Study of Democracy; human trafficking; corruption; organised crime; Bulgaria
Summary/Abstract: Corruption is an important facilitating mechanism for human trafficking. The link between the two crimes is especially relevant in countries like Bulgaria, which traditionally have had very levels of trafficking. Corruption is believed to be one of the key instruments adopted by organised criminal groups to avoid detection and obstruct counter-trafficking efforts. Although the use of corruption is often mentioned along with human trafficking, few studies have empirically explored the factors and mechanisms behind this nexus.

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