Zuhälterei

Pimping occurs according to Art. 195 StGB when someone introduces a person into prostitution, monitors their freedom of action or determines the conditions of their sex work in order to derive financial benefits from it.

The penalty is a prison sentence of up to 10 years or a fine. The renting of rooms at market prices, one-off agency fees or working as a salon operator with a business license is not considered pimping - as long as the sex workers are free to decide when, to whom and how they offer their services.

See also

• Sexarbeit — Self-determined offering of sexual services for a fee - legal in Switzerland since 1942.
• Menschenhandel — Criminally exploiting a compulsory situation for sexual exploitation - Art. 182 StGB.
• Salon — Establishment with several sex workers under one roof, often with reception and security staff.

These definitions serve for general orientation in the Swiss erotic industry. If you have legal or medical questions, contact a specialist (see contact points) or a specialist.

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