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Modeling Industry Abuse

The modeling industry has been linked to numerous cases of abuse and exploitation of minors, with agencies and individuals using the promise of modeling as a lure for trafficking and exploitation.

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Feb 1, 2026

What other modeling agencies have faced similar scandals with minors?

Several well-documented cases show that — from high-profile agencies to sham operations — has repeatedly been the vector for abuse or exploitation of minors: historic allegations around Elite and ; do...