*Police authorities in coordination with the anti-trafficking unit, and in the process of dismantling a Nigerian prostitution ring in the country have arrested three women in Limassol, Cyprus
Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect
In a bid to address the menace of human trafficking in the Asian country, Police authorities are in the process of dismantling a Nigerian prostitution ring in Limassol, Cyprus.
Three women have been arrested in coordination with the anti-trafficking unit, CyrusMail reports said Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
It was gathered that the case first came to the attention of the police last year when a woman filed a complaint, initially claiming to be a victim of theft.
However, during questioning, suspicions arose that she was a victim of sex trafficking.
Police Spokesman Christos Andreou, who reportedly confirmed the report of the incident, disclosed that the woman had been relocated to a safe house upon further investigation.
Andreou also explained that the investigation took time due to the victim’s limited information about her abusers’ identities.
Coordinated Police efforts were said to have led to the arrest of a 44-year-old woman October 9, suspected of involvement in the trafficking ring, followed by another arrest later October 18.
Security agencies Tuesday, October 22, also took a third woman, aged 33, into custody.
Two men are still wanted in connection with the case, report stated.
Police have gathered substantial evidence, and expect to bring the case to court in the coming days, said Spokesman Andreou.