3 suspects arrested as Nigerian prostitution ring dismantled in Cyprus
The Cypriot authorities are in the process of dismantling a Nigerian prostitution ring in Limassol, a city on the southern coast of the country.
This is according to a report by CyprusMila on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
In a joint operation with the anti-trafficking unit, the Cypriot police arrested three women in connection to the crime.
The case first came to the attention of the police last year after a woman lodged a complaint, claiming initially to be a victim of theft.
However, it was suspected during questioning that she was a victim of sex trafficking.
Cyprus Police confirm incident
The development has been confirmed by police spokesman, Christos Andreou.
Andreou disclosed that the woman had been relocated to a safe house upon further investigation.
According to the police chief, the investigation has been dragging on due to the victim’s limited information about her abusers’ identities.
Coordinated police efforts led to the arrest of a 44-year-old woman suspected of involvement in the trafficking ring on October 9, 2024.
This was followed by the arrest of another suspect on October 18, while the third woman, aged 33, was also taken into custody on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
The other suspects, both male, 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 days ahead.
