Traffickers Evolved.Task Force Intelligence Can Too.
A decade ago, traffickers recruited at bus stations. Today, it is algorithmic targeting on social platforms, encrypted messaging, and cryptocurrency payments. Traffickers adopt new technology within months. Investigations often remain years behind.
Argus provides the analytical platform that unifies ads, social activity, communications metadata, and financial intelligence so cases are built around evidence, not solely survivor testimony.
Signal layers fused into one case view
Unified case view
Entity profiles, timelines, and network context in one workspace.
$172B
annual revenue from commercial exploitation
ILO
19 sec
time for online predators to contact a minor
WeProtect
1.3B+
records indexed by leading analysis platforms
House Oversight
95%
of detected survivors are girls and young women
House Oversight
Mission Control: Anti-Trafficking Case Simulation
Work through a generalized task force scenario. Choose actions, earn case-readiness points, and see how Argus changes outcomes. This is a hypothetical walkthrough, not a case study.
Case-readiness score
0
Max 120 pts
Case readiness
Select a case stage
Stage 1: Triage
A tip arrives with partial identifiers and online handles.
Objectives
- Protect survivor identity and reduce retraumatization.
- Move from suspicion to corroborated lead quickly.
Choose an action
Outcome
Select an action to see the operational impact.
Work the Case in Real Time
Step through an investigation as signals arrive. Compare traditional workflow delays to an Argus-driven response.
Tip ingested
Argus auto-links ads, social, and comms metadata.
Outcome Snapshot
Leads within minutes instead of hours.
Argus compresses analysis time, surfaces cross-case links, and keeps survivor services visible during the case.
When Traffickers Move Faster Than Investigations
The 2024 State Department Trafficking in Persons Report documents a troubling reality: traffickers adopt technology quickly while investigative tools lag. Survivors increasingly report that first contact happened online.
Recruitment Has Moved Online
Social media, gaming platforms, dating apps, and fraudulent job ads reach vulnerable people at scale.
Operations Hide Behind Encryption
Encrypted messaging and digital wallets obscure coordination and payment trails.
Advertising Reaches Global Markets
Online marketplaces enable cross-border advertising. Without analytics, cases stay fragmented.
Investigation Tools Lag Behind
Traffickers adopt new technology in months. Investigations can take years to catch up.
The gap is not inevitable. It is a capability gap that can be closed.
Build Cases From Digital Footprints
Modern trafficking leaves extensive digital evidence. The challenge is connecting it fast enough to act.
Live Evidence Console
Advertisement Analysis
Identify templated language, phone reuse, and ad migration across platforms.
Link each signal to unlock a unified case view.
Active identifiers
42 linked accounts
Priority alerts
6 critical anomalies
Jurisdictions
4 active partners
Evidence state
Chain of custody locked
Unified Investigation Hub
Ads, social, communications, and financial signals converge into a single case view.
Cases Built Around Evidence, Not Survivors
Victim-centered investigations reduce retraumatization by building cases from digital evidence that corroborates survivor accounts.
Evidence-Based Prosecution
Timelines, network analysis, and financial records build narratives from digital evidence.
Survivor Welfare Tracking
Case management tracks housing, care, and support services alongside investigation progress.
Reducing Retraumatization
When evidence establishes facts independently, survivors face fewer demands to repeat trauma.
"Technology turns data into a clear story, corroborating testimony and enabling evidence-based prosecution that builds cases around survivors, not on them."
Map the Organization. Disrupt the Network.
Individual arrests matter, but trafficking organizations adapt. Sustained disruption requires understanding the structure.
Network Mapping
Graph analysis reveals organizational structure that isolated investigations cannot see.
Cross-Case Intelligence
Entity profiles aggregate information across investigations to reveal hidden links.
Disruption Planning
Identify which nodes, if removed, would most degrade operational capability.
Organizational Intelligence
Pattern analysis exposes tactics, territory, and network evolution over time.
Role focus
Advertiser
Maintains listings, rotates imagery, and manages online demand.
Try another role to compare disruption leverage across the network.
Trafficking Crosses Borders. Your Intelligence Should Too.
Trafficking networks span jurisdictions by design. Shared intelligence reveals the full operation.
Multi-Jurisdiction Sharing
Secure information sharing across boundaries so task forces work from a shared view.
Federal-State-Local Coordination
A common analytic environment with role-based access for diverse agencies.
International Cooperation
Exchange intelligence with international partners within legal frameworks.
Deconfliction
Alerts when investigations overlap, enabling coordination instead of conflict.
Find Survivors Earlier
Most investigations begin after exploitation is reported. Proactive detection surfaces indicators earlier and supports intervention.
Online Monitoring
OSINT monitoring detects recruitment patterns and suspicious advertisements.
Missing Person Screening
Integrate missing person databases to screen for trafficking risk indicators.
Behavioral Pattern Detection
AI analysis highlights patterns consistent with trafficking activity.
734
trafficking survivors detected by analyzing 60,000 missing person records
Polaris testimony, 2024
From Investigation to Conviction
Investigation success depends on courtroom-ready evidence. Argus supports the full lifecycle through prosecution.
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Evidence Management
Chain of custody documentation, hash verification, and access logging from day one.
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Case Presentation
Timeline visualizations and network diagrams help prosecutors explain complex cases.
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Disclosure Management
Track disclosures, ensure completeness, and document compliance.
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Expert Witness Support
Clear audit trails document analytical processes for expert testimony.
Protect Survivors. Secure Evidence.
Anti-trafficking cases contain uniquely sensitive information. Protect identities while preserving evidentiary integrity.
Survivor Identity Protection
Access controls, encryption, and audit trails safeguard survivor information.
Evidence Security
Role-based access keeps sensitive materials protected across teams.
Data Retention Compliance
Configurable retention policies balance preservation with privacy needs.
Compliance Documentation
Comprehensive audit capabilities document compliance throughout investigations.
Integrated With the Argus Platform
Extend task force investigations with modules that connect intelligence, evidence, and prosecution.
Human Trafficking Solutions
Full solution overview for anti-trafficking operations and workflows.
Learn moreIntelligence & OSINT
Monitor online recruitment signals and open-source intelligence.
Learn moreGraph Analysis
Reveal hidden relationships and network structure.
Learn moreEntity Profiles
Unify aliases, accounts, and identities into one profile.
Learn moreEvidence Management
Chain of custody, redaction, and courtroom-ready evidence.
Learn moreBorder Security
Connect trafficking intelligence to border operations.
Learn moreFinancial Crimes
Follow payment flows and financial networks.
Learn moreTraffickers Evolved. Task Force Intelligence Can Too.
The technology gap is not inevitable. It is a capability gap created by rapid trafficking innovation and slow investigative tooling.
Argus delivers digital evidence integration, network analysis, and cross-jurisdiction coordination designed for anti-trafficking task forces.
Traffickers will keep adopting new technology. The question is whether investigations keep pace.
We support federal task forces, state units, and local investigators with survivor-centered implementation guidance.