How does it work? International escorting?

I tried an escort service with a Russian woman in Egypt in 2022. She was operating in a wealthy, upscale area and charged €200 per hour for an incall service.

The problem is that escorting is highly illegal in Egypt, and there are many scams. There are also concerns about undercover police posing as escorts or agencies. From what I could tell, only a small number of European escorts appeared to be genuinely operating in Egypt.

I was wondering how it works if I want to meet a VIP escort or a casual woman from Europe outside of Egypt. For example:

Would I pay for her to travel to Egypt and stay for one week or four weeks?

Would she stay at my home, or would I need to arrange separate accommodation?

Who usually pays for travel expenses, hotels, visas, and other costs?

Is payment normally made in advance, and is it paid directly to the woman or through an agency?

Are there agencies that specifically serve clients in the Middle East, such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt?

I previously used the EuroGirls Escort website, which is how I met the Russian woman. However, the site seems to contain many scams, especially regarding Egypt. There is also concern about fake escorts, fraudulent agencies, and possible undercover law enforcement operations targeting clients.

I would appreciate a clearer explanation of how international escort arrangements typically work and what precautions people take to avoid scams.