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.
