Police authorities in Rhodes proceeded with the arrest of a 60-year-old woman as part of targeted operations to combat human trafficking incidents and minor exploitation. According to Greek Police data, the woman is alleged to have forced minors into begging, keeping the money they collected while leaving them without necessary parental supervision. The case is already under scrutiny by competent police services, while criminal charges have been filed against her for human trafficking and endangering minors.
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Specifically, according to Greek Police, the 60-year-old Greek woman was arrested on Sunday morning, May 25, by police officers. The investigation revealed that the woman allegedly forced minors into begging, leaving them without necessary parental supervision and exposing them to danger, with the purpose of collecting and keeping the money they gathered.
Authorities are examining the scope of the case and the circumstances under which the arrested woman operated, while criminal charges have been filed against her for violations related to human trafficking and endangering minors. The preliminary investigation is ongoing by the competent police services of Rhodes.
