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As influencer culture grew, so did the exploits associated with it. Young, attractive women are frequently solicited by affluent men, often under shady pretenses. The lack of legal safety nets in places like Dubai leaves many women vulnerable to horrifying experiences. Many unsuspecting individuals fall prey to horrifying realities; some have vanished under dubious circumstances while others live through dangerous encounters that involve illegal activities, mudding through the rape of their dignity.

This dark web is further complicated by the use of cryptocurrency—enabling illicit transactions that perpetuate these activities without the risk of detection. Stripped of autonomy and sometimes even their identity, many women become disposable commodities in a lucrative but exploitative market.