The defendant was also sentenced for several other crimes, including the promotion of prostitution and money laundering. Announcing the verdict on July 10, the presiding judge said the defendant had run a complex, professionally structured and inhumane scheme in several regions of Switzerland between and when she was arrested.
The prosecution said most of the victims were aware they would be employed as sex workers in Switzerland but were not prepared for the extremely harsh conditions, and that they were forced to pay back travel debts. The court heard that many victims were forced to be available 24 hours a day and to repay up to 30, Swiss francs 30, U. Several similar prostitution rings have come to light in recent years, but experts believe the problem is much bigger than what has been uncovered, Swissinfo, the website of the Swiss national broadcaster reported.
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