A 45-year-old Hungarian woman was sentenced to 12 months in prison by an Austrian court for running an illegal brothel and locking up another woman. She will only serve 4 months since 8 months were suspended. The case is now closed.
False promises lead to trafficking
The woman posted ads online in Hungary looking for women to work as prostitutes in Austria. She promised free housing in Feldkirch and work supplies in exchange for half of what they earned. One woman who knew her took the offer and came to Austria.
When the woman arrived, nothing was as promised. There were no supplies, and after a few days, she wanted to go back to Hungary.
Instead of letting her leave, the woman locked her in the apartment. The trapped woman called for help from the balcony. People outside heard her and called emergency services, who rescued her through the balcony.
Police arrested the Hungarian woman right after.
Defendant denies charges in court
In court, the accused woman said she never locked anyone up. She claimed her friend was supposed to work at a club in Switzerland, but those plans fell through. She said she just gave the woman a place to stay and that she had keys to the apartment. She also said the rescue wasn’t necessary.
The judge believed the victim’s story instead. The woman was found guilty of helping with cross-border prostitution and keeping someone against their will. This case has made Austrian police more worried about human trafficking near the borders. They’re asking people to report anything suspicious they see.
Trafficking networks target vulnerable women
This isn’t the only case like this. Austrian police have been fighting illegal brothels for years. Many are run by people from Eastern Europe who trick women from countries like Romania and Hungary. These women are told they’ll make good money and be treated well, but instead they’re controlled, underpaid, and sometimes trapped.
Criminal groups are usually behind these operations. They use online ads and word-of-mouth to find women who are desperate for work. The Austrian government keeps investigating these crimes and wants anyone with information to speak up. There are support services available for victims of human trafficking.
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