Benidorm Human Trafficking Trial

Benidorm Human Trafficking Trial - Four on Trial in Alicante for Human Trafficking and Forced Prostitution in Benidorm.

Four individuals — two men and two women — are currently on trial at the Alicante Provincial Court, accused of human trafficking and forcing young Nigerian women into prostitution in Benidorm.

According to investigators, the defendants lured vulnerable women from Nigeria with false promises of legal jobs in Spain. Once the victims arrived, they were told they owed the trafficking group €30,000 in "travel debts", which they would be forced to repay through prostitution.

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Victims Controlled Through Fear and Rituals

The Prosecutor’s Office alleges that the trafficking network used voodoo rituals to keep the victims in a state of fear and submission. These psychological tactics reportedly created a deep sense of intimidation, preventing the women from escaping or seeking help.

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Authorities believe the trafficking ring has been operating since at least 2015, with additional unidentified individuals involved in recruiting and transporting women from West Africa.

Prosecutors Seek Lengthy Sentences

The Prosecutor’s Office is requesting:

• 11-year prison sentences for three of the accused, charging them with:

  • Human trafficking

  • Promoting prostitution

  • Facilitating illegal immigration

• A 3-year prison sentence for the fourth defendant, charged with coercive prostitution.

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This article has been translated from Spanish to English, some nuances or specific details may be slightly lost in translation. 

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