Völkermarkt: 33-year-old arrested for prostitution of an 18-year-old

Völkermarkt: 33-year-old arrested for prostitution of an 18-year-old

A serious incident shaked the Völkermarkt Region. A 33-year-old Romanian man was arrested after he was accused of having lured an 18-year-old compatriot from Romania to Austria under false promises. In this act he is said to have forced her to get in prostitution.

The suspect was arrested when the situation of the young woman came to light. In a detailed police report it says that this approach of the man was extremely manipulative. He promised her to support her in Austria with a better life, but this turned out to be a perfidious trap.

Details for arrest

The police were able to act quickly thanks to valuable information. The 33-year-old was localized in the vicinity of Völkermarkt and could be arrested without resistance. When he was arrested, the investigators found evidence that the man could have operated a structured network to recruit women and to force prostitution.

The young woman was brought into a safe environment where she now receives support. The authorities are doing everything possible to prevent similar cases in the future and to extensively illuminate the background of the suspect. This is another important step in the fight against human trafficking and exploitation.

The tragedy of this story touches many and illustrates the need to clarify such dangers. The case is exemplary for the challenges with which young women are confronted with hoping for a better life to a foreign country.

More details on this case and the ongoing investigations are in the article by daili.at to read .