ASTRA: labor-exploitation trafficking is rising, but court cases are not visible
N1 reports a statement by Marija Andjelkovic of ASTRA: the organization sees a rise in human trafficking for labor exploitation, but does not see corresponding court proceedings. She links the problem to such cases often not being recognized and not receiving procedural follow-up.
What matters
Core claim
ASTRA says human trafficking for labor exploitation is rising.
Justice gap
According to Andjelkovic, court proceedings specifically for labor exploitation are not visible.
Why it matters
Without recognition and proceedings, victims remain in a weaker position toward employers and intermediaries.
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Andjelkovic: labor-exploitation trafficking is rising, but court cases are not visible
N1 quotes Marija Andjelkovic of ASTRA: although human trafficking for labor exploitation is rising, ASTRA does not see court proceedings under that qualification. The article frames this as a warning that institutions may not recognize or bring to court labor exploitation as a form of human trafficking.
Overall takeaway
The checked fresh facts are limited to ASTRA's statement to N1: this is a signal of a possible gap between identifying labor exploitation and judicial response, not a full statistical report.
What this means for residents
For workers
The issue concerns people in vulnerable work arrangements, especially where intermediaries, debt, threats, or isolation are involved.
For institutions
The story raises whether police, prosecutors, and courts recognize labor exploitation as human trafficking.