Greek authorities have dismantled a criminal network trafficking Colombian women into Greece, where they were forced into sex work at strip clubs and apartments. The operation, active since 2019, led to the arrest of the ringleader and eight members. 29 victims have been rescued and provided with support, with two additional suspects still at large. The investigation was sparked by the testimony of one victim, leading to raids on the suspects’ properties and the seizure of cash, weapons, and documents.
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A U.N. expert has accused Greece of failing to identify and support victims of sex trafficking at a migrant centre on the island of Samos. Siobhán Mullally, the U.N. Special Rapporteur on trafficking, detailed systemic neglect, including cases of women showing clear signs of exploitation who received no adequate care. One victim, who gave birth at the centre, was forced to wear her labour-stained clothing for weeks. The allegations highlight broader concerns about Greece’s ability to address trafficking amid rising migrant arrivals.
U.S. State Department’s Trafficking in Persons Report notes Government has demonstrated efforts to combat human trafficking