Police 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, Cyprus Mail reported on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
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.
The police spokesman, Christos Andreou, has confirmed the report.
He added that the woman had been relocated to a safe house upon further investigation.
The investigation took time due to the victim's limited information about her abusers' identities, Andreou explained.
Coordinated police efforts led to the arrest of a 44-year-old woman on October 9, suspected of involvement in the trafficking ring, followed by another arrest on October 18.
On Tuesday, a third woman, aged 33, was also taken into custody.
Two men are still wanted in connection with the case.
Andreou added that police have gathered substantial evidence and expect to bring the case to court in the coming days.
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