In Toulouse, 5 men, including a minor, were placed under investigation for "aggravated procuring". They allegedly forced a 22-year-old young woman to prostitute herself daily.
It all started when the young woman's father decided to send her away from her home in the Gers to find a peaceful life. He wanted to keep her away from her "bad Company" who had led her to sink into drugs. Unfortunately, it quickly turned into a nightmare.
According to The Dispatch, it was in Auch that she met a man from the Mirail. The latter then invited her "coming to Toulouse to work". Arriving there, she was "entrusted"to three individuals who had to pay their debts by doing so"to work". This famous "job"In reality, it was that she sold her body to customers found via the internet.
The 22-year-old woman was forced to work as a prostitute in apartments for a while. Her pimps later met a 15-year-old boy who had free hotel rooms provided by the community. He then did not hesitate to offer them to the criminals so that they could host their business. The minor was also responsible for "security"of the young woman when she was brought in to offer her services outside.
In October, the young woman met a client who helped her escape. It was after filing a complaint that investigators from the regional judicial police service (SRPJ) took charge of the file. According to elements of the investigation, the young woman was forced to chain 4 to 6 passes daily. She received no money but only blows from her torturers.
Authorities then identified the suspects, one of whom was already in prison. These are 5 men who have been indicted for "aggravated pimping". Four of the suspects are currently on remand pending trial. The fifth, a minor, was placed in a closed educational center.
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by Sarah Chekroun