New Trends in the Modern Sex Industry and Its Criminological Risks

The paper presents an original analysis of the state modern sex industry as largest shadow segment Russian economy. relevance study consists in identifying and describing new criminal marketing schemes to maintain demand for sexual services, which, among other things, contribute increase rates exploitation serious crimes against individual. subject this research is a social phenomenon; its purpose describe trends functioning. Based on foreign criminological sources, author developed concept, identified structure, classified forms activity subjects. novelty determined by fact that first time gives characteristic directions development economically significant market. In regard, risks deviant behavior are predicted, which can lead outbreak latent violence, fraudulent activities, etc. predictive estimates, order reduce consequences massive use Internet platforms facilitate virtual transactions sale virginity, services child pornography, their creators administrators should be brought administrative responsibility. practical terms, results include proposals law criteria distinguishing between these offenses argumentation qualification decisions.