An article on the still existing practice of arranges marrianges among Roma in Montenegro. Apparently, 17 cases of human trafficking were recorded in this context between 2020 and 2026 by the police.

The tradition of paying for the bride only exists among Vlach Roma and is probably due to the prevalence of slavery agianst Roma in Romanian lands. The owner of the bride had to be compensated.

• Стара традиция при бедните и трафик на хора днес: Уредените бракове на малки момиченца в Черна гора. In: Actualno. 04.05.2026. https://www.actualno.com/balkani/stara-tradicija-pri-bednite-i-trafik-na-hora-dnes-uredenite-brakove-na-malki-momichenca-v-cherna-gora-news_2589745.html#google_vignette