AML Conversations The Intersection of AML and Human Trafficking
Aug 11, 2025
Shelby Katona, an expert from AML RightSource, discusses the crucial link between financial compliance and human trafficking detection. She reveals how financial institutions can identify subtle patterns that expose trafficking networks, emphasizing the importance of recognizing transaction red flags. Shelby shares insights on the evolving tactics of traffickers and introduces innovative strategies for monitoring suspicious activities. Her practical tips aim to empower compliance teams to combat this devastating crime and safeguard vulnerable individuals.
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Payment Platform Red Flags
- Phone numbers and email addresses tied to escort ads often match customer IDs and reveal trafficking links.
- Look for contact info that visually or textually connects profiles to accounts.
Follow The Money Flow
- Graph visualizers show victim accounts funneling payments into trafficker accounts across platforms.
- Follow aggregated flows to identify central collection points used by traffickers.
Emojis And Profile Hints
- Emoji use and illicit profile pictures often signal trafficking or sexual exploitation on payment platforms.
- Specific emojis like roses, high heels, crowns, and money bags can be contextual hints of illicit activity.