Questione giuridica chiave
Whether Art. 182 StGB covers domestic trafficking and an immaterial profit motive
Decisione estratta
Yes. The offence includes domestic trafficking, and the required profit motive can also consist of an immaterial advantage, such as using the victim for the offender's own sexual purposes.
Motivazione estratta
The court held that 'trade' under Art. 182 StGB means dealing with persons as goods and is not limited to cross-border cases. The notion also includes the pursuit of a material or immaterial benefit.