Eight Detainees for Sexual Exploitation of Venezuelan Women in Spain

 By: EFE

26-02-18.-The Spanish Police arrested eight people and freed three victims of a criminal organization dedicated to the sexual exploitation of Venezuelan women, who were recruited in the country to take them to practice prostitution in the city of Barcelona in Spain.According to the research, the organization was perfectly structured, consisting of four men and four women of Spanish and Venezuelan origin.In a statement, the police reported on Monday, February 26th, that the victims were of humble origins. The band had offered to prostitute themselves in good working and economic conditions in exchange for a debt of 3,000 euros (around US$ 3,700),Nevertheless, they were sexually exploited after having arrived in Spain under duress and threats.One of the detainees was looking for young women in Venezuela, whom she proposed to borrow the transportation and travel arrangements, with the promise that they would pay the amount in a short time, taking into account the demand.Once they had arrived in Barcelona, ​​the victims were transferred to the home where they would provide sexual services. On occasion, the head of the criminal organization demanded "a practical demonstration" to prove their suitability.When they were already installed, they were informed about the real conditions of work, and were coerced and threatened to comply with demands such as much longer hours and the payment of a weekly amount for lodging and maintenance.In the police operation, four brothels were registered, 9,400 euros were intervened in cash, computer equipment and mobile phones, as well as documentation related to criminal activities.The eight detainees are suspected of trafficking in human beings for the purpose of sexual exploitation, against the right of foreign citizens and belonging to a criminal organization.

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