Pimps in France turn to TikTok, luring minors into prostitution

Pimps in France turn to TikTok, luring minors into prostitution France

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Issued on: 01/05/2026 - 16:56Modified: 01/05/2026 - 16:57

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Behind ordinary-looking TikTok adverts for "rose sellers" lies a sordid reality: a recruitment scheme linked to prostitution, often targeting minors. A team from our sister channel France 2 dug into hundreds of social media videos showing how pimps in France are recruiting young girls via TikTok, promising them easy money and a glamorous lifestyle. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Lauren Bain.

By: FRANCE 2 Lauren BAIN Advertising Related keywords

• France
• prostitution
• Social media
• TikTok
• youth