Overview

• Spanish and Colombian authorities coordinated to liberate 28 women subjected to forced prostitution under inhumane conditions.
• Seven suspects, including two principal leaders now held without bail, were arrested for crimes including human trafficking and organized crime involvement.
• Victims, primarily Colombian, were lured with false job promises and coerced into debt bondage upon arrival in Spain.
• The brothel was closed, and assets worth €2.3 million, including cash, vehicles, and weapons, were seized as part of the operation.
• The investigation began in October 2024 after two victims were identified in Antequera, leading to the network's dismantling and victim protection measures.