Investigation reveals French pimps using TikTok to recruit minors into prostitution
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- Category: Technology
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 10:56 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English
A France 24 report, supported by footage from France 2, uncovers a scheme in which traffickers post TikTok videos advertising “rose sellers” to lure teenage girls with promises of quick money and glamour. The investigation shows how the platform’s algorithm amplifies these illicit ads and raises concerns about child safety online. The story was published on 1 May 2026.