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Statistics are still uncertain.
Since only a fraction of the traffickers are found, the true number of victims remains unknown. However, it is clear that in Viet Nam and other countries in the sub-region, this kind of exploitation is increasing rapidly. There is no precise definition of what constitutes the act of trafficking. Very often, all acts that involve violence, threat of violence, abuse of authority or deception are included. The UN definition also mentions activities related to false marriages and false adoption.