Seven-Year Jail Term in Human Trafficking Case

TDT | Manama

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The court has sentenced an Asian woman to seven years in prison after convicting her in a human trafficking case involving the exploitation of a victim in illegal activities.

The High Criminal Court also imposed a BD 2,000 fine, ordered her to pay the victim's repatriation costs, and ruled for her permanent deportation after completing her sentence.

According to the Head of the Human Trafficking Prosecution, Advocate General, the case began after a report was received from the Anti-Human Trafficking Directorate at the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science. Authorities stated that the victim had been exploited and forced into illegal activities.

The Public Prosecution immediately launched an investigation, during which the victim testified about the abuse and exploitation. The victim was later placed in a shelter under the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking.

The defendant was interrogated and reportedly confessed to the charges. Following the investigation and establishment of sufficient evidence, the case was referred to the criminal court, which issued the verdict.