Nine individuals have been detained in Thessaloniki for the illegal detention and abuse of seven Moroccan nationals. The victims were held hostage in an abandoned house near the Roma settlement of Agia Sophia, where they were beaten and forced to demand additional payment from their families. Authorities uncovered the operation following emergency calls and a video showing the abuse. The suspects, including a Pakistani national, face charges of trafficking and illegal detention. The investigation reveals the involvement of at least seven others in the trafficking ring.
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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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