Actions against human trafficking network gaining EUR 1.5 million from sexual exploitation
During an international action day, Austrian and Romanian authorities worked together to dismantle a human trafficking network that sexually exploited young Romanian women in a club in Austria. Detention has been ordered for four suspects and multiple residences in Austria and Romania have been searched. The investigation was facilitated through a joint investigation team set up at Eurojust.
Last updated 08 May 2026, 10:30
During an international action day, Austrian and Romanian authorities worked together to dismantle a human trafficking network that sexually exploited young Romanian women in a club in Austria. Detention has been ordered for four suspects and multiple residences in Austria and Romania have been searched. The investigation was facilitated through a joint investigation team set up at Eurojust.
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Source for verification: https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/actions-against-human-trafficking-network-gaining-eur-15-million-sexual-exploitation
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