Panaji’s Enforcement Directorate has filed a charge sheet against four foreign nationals involved in an international prostitution racket in Goa, exposing the dark world of human trafficking. Learn more about the legal implications and international dimensions of this case.
Goemkapronn desk
PANAJI: In a significant operation against human trafficking, Panaji’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken a decisive step by filing a charge sheet against four foreign nationals implicated in an international prostitution racket.
This case has shed light on the dark underbelly of forced prostitution involving young African girls trafficked to Goa under false employment promises. At the heart of this operation are Dorcast Maria, Wilkista Achista, Newton Kimani, and Hellen Kimaro, whose alleged criminal activities have sparked international attention.
Unveiling the Racket
The investigation into this sinister network began after the Anjuna police registered an FIR against two Nigerian women and others for their involvement in immoral human trafficking. It was revealed that the accused had been luring girls from African countries to Goa, ostensibly offering jobs in the hospitality sector, only to coerce them into prostitution.
The arrest of Kenyan national Newton Kimani, who was studying in India, marked a critical turn in the investigation. Kimani is accused of managing multiple bank accounts receiving funds from this illicit operation, highlighting the sophisticated financial machinery propelling this racket.
International Implications
Further investigations unearthed a complex web of international money transfers involving ‘hawala’ operators, with funds being illicitly moved to Kenya and other countries. This operation’s international dimension has not only put the spotlight on human trafficking’s global nature but also on the mechanisms used to launder the proceeds of this heinous crime.
The rescue of two Kenyan nationals from the clutches of this trafficking ring during searches in Anjuna was a poignant reminder of the human cost of these criminal enterprises.
