Two human trafficking suspects arrested

Feb 10, 2011 4:47 PM | By Sapa

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Two Chinese women suspected of involvement in a human trafficking ring were arrested and two others who were being held captive were rescued in Goodwood, the City of Cape Town said on Thursday.

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The pair face charges of kidnapping and assault and were expected to appear in the Bellville Magistrates Court on Friday, said assistant police chief Nathan Ladegourdie.
After an investigation, police swooped on a massage parlour that had been operating as a brothel.
Two women, aged 25 and 29, who were found tied up with nylon straps, were being forced to work as prostitutes.
Their captors allegedly lured women to South Africa with the promise of employment.
The victims told police they were promised positions in a reputable company with salaries ranging from R40,000 to R50,000 per month.
On their first night in Cape Town at the Goodwood residence, both women were allegedly raped. They are now being kept in a safe house.
Police also found that the business was not registered as a massage parlour

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