In western Switzerland, there has been a significant uptick in illegal prostitution, mainly involving women from South America who were misled with promises of legal job opportunities. Investigations reveal organized criminal networks facilitating their activities, leading to an unfair competitive edge for legal establishments. Local entrepreneur Loïc Duc reports a 50% drop in revenue due to the lower prices charged by these illegal workers, which raises health and ethical concerns. Authorities confirm the trend, highlighting issues of human trafficking as some women are forced into prostitution under coercive circumstances.