A group of Colombian women, trafficked to Malta, were forced to engage in prostitution, serving over 2,000 clients in just three months, Times of Malta reported.
The operation spanned multiple brothels in Msida and Gżira, allegedly run by nine individuals who face various human trafficking charges.
The women were deceived with promises of luxury accommodations and high earnings but were instead confined to apartments, where they were forced to work off their fabricated debts.
Controlled by a criminal network, they had minimal freedom, only leaving the premises for food or photoshoots to promote their services online.
The accused reportedly organised the operation meticulously, with defendants taking turns supervising the brothels, controlling the women’s movements, and monitoring activities via live cameras.
They communicated with the victims through phones held by the traffickers, issuing instructions and ensuring compliance.
Despite the harsh conditions, the traffickers insisted on keeping clients satisfied, even pressuring the women to meet unsafe demands. The women were also constantly under surveillance, with limited autonomy.
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