Asian man forces woman into prostitution

TDT | Manama     

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

An Asian man has been accused of luring an Asian woman to Bahrain under the pretext of offering her a job in childcare and elderly care, only to force her into prostitution upon her arrival.

The woman was able to escape her captor and reported the incident to the police. Reports indicate that upon the woman’s arrival, the accused individual confiscated her passport, effectively stripping her of her freedom and mobility.

He then proceeded to confine her within his residence, revealing his sinister plan to force her into a life of prostitution as a means to repay her supposed travel expenses.

Trapped in a harrowing situation, the woman was compelled to provide sexual services to clients at various hotels for a distressing span of two days.

Fortunately, the woman managed to summon the courage and resourcefulness necessary to escape from her captor’s clutches.

Traumatic incident She promptly reported the traumatic incident to the local authorities, who responded swiftly to her plea for help.

Recognising the gravity of the situation and the urgent need to safeguard vulnerable individuals, the Bahraini authorities wasted no time in apprehending the suspect, who now faces a litany of serious charges.

The accused individual, whose alleged actions embody the repugnant crime of human trafficking, will be prosecuted for a multitude of offenses including fraud, kidnapping, and compelling the woman into a life of prostitution against her will.

The legal proceedings in this matter are set to commence on May 12, 2024, when the court will hear the evidence and arguments presented by both the prosecution and the defense.