Following the money: Understanding the economics of human smuggling in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia 5 Indonesia as a host country - Afghan, Rohingya, and Somali respondents • Smuggling patterns: The majority of respondents (83%) reported relying on a single smuggler for the entire journey, observed across all groups in Indonesia - Afghan (84%), Rohingya (99.5%), and Somali (56%) respondents. [...] With a focus on Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, the report explores the context of smuggling across different groups of respondents in the three countries and delves into the relatively under-studied area of the financial intricacies of the journey, including the journey costs, smuggling fees, payment practices, and financing approaches. [...] Following the money: Understanding the economics of human smuggling in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia 23 Chin Chin respondents from Myanmar made up 19% of the total respondents in Malaysia, with the majority being men (64%) and within the 18-25 age group (44%). [...] Insights drawn directly from the experience of refugees and migrants who engaged smugglers in their journeys to Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia contribute to a deeper understanding of human smuggling and underscore the imperative for nuanced understanding and strategic intervention on the issue. [...] The scale of the smuggling market, involving millions of dollars in illicit profit annually, underscores the reliance of refugees and migrants on smugglers, the significant economic impact of the smuggling industry, and the financial incentives motivating smugglers – broadly defined – to engage in human smuggling.
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