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Raid on Alleged Forced-Prostitution Network in Alcúdia – A Reality Check

How Tourism Can Create Risks

Mallorca’s tourism and seasonal labour market can create openings that criminal networks may misuse.

Published: April 23, 2026
Raid on Alleged Forced-Prostitution Network in Alcúdia – A Reality Check

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Are forced-prostitution cases in Mallorca connected to tourism and seasonal work?

They can be. Mallorca’s tourism economy creates demand for temporary labour and short-term accommodation, which can be misused by criminal networks. That does not mean tourism causes exploitation, but it can create gaps that offenders try to exploit.

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