In the immediate registration for trial of a case of trafficking in persons, sexual exploitation, pimping, profiteering from prostitution, and money laundering from illegal activities, was brought to trial today by the police. The case was registered before the Nicosia District Court on Wednesday morning.
The accused for the offences under trial[/B] is a 38-year-old man, who was arrested the previous day, late last June, by members of the Police, following evidence against him. In entering the case this morning, the Court ordered that he remain in custody as a suspect, until the next hearing.
In connection with the facts of the case, criminal charges were also brought against two other persons for the offence of soliciting services from a victim of human trafficking.
As a possible victim of trafficking in persons, and sexual exploitation, a woman aged 30 years old was identified after examinations carried out by specialised members of the Police.
The case had been investigated by the Famagusta CID and the Office for Combating Trafficking in Persons - JEP, Police Headquarters
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