Major Human Trafficking Ring Dismantled in Switzerland

Swiss authorities charge five suspects in one of country's largest human trafficking cases involving Chinese sex workers, with 146 victims identified.

Key Takeaways

Swiss authorities have charged five suspects in a massive human trafficking investigation involving Chinese sex workers.
A total of 146 victims have been identified, most of whom are Chinese nationals.
The criminal network utilized forged identity documents to facilitate the movement of victims across Europe.
Victims were recruited via Chinese online chat platforms based on specific physical criteria.
The accused forced victims to surrender 50% of their earnings.

By The Numbers

146

victims identified

suspects charged

years

50%

of earnings

They Said

"Investigators in such complex cases repeatedly come up against barriers."
— Philippe Müller

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Sources & References

Five charged in Switzerland with trafficking Chinese sex workers

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

Swiss authorities have charged five suspects in a massive human trafficking investigation involving Chinese sex workers.
A total of 146 victims have been identified, most of whom are Chinese nationals.
The criminal network utilized forged identity documents to facilitate the movement of victims across Europe.
Victims were recruited via Chinese online chat platforms based on specific physical criteria.
The accused forced victims to surrender 50% of their earnings.