High-Profile Sex Racket Busted In Thane; Mumbai-Based Web Series Actress Arrested, 2 Rescued
Thane: In a major crackdown on human trafficking, the Anti-Human Trafficking Cell (AHTC) of the Thane Crime Branch busted a high-profile prostitution racket in the Wagle Estate area. Police arrested a 26-year-old Mumbai-based actress, known for her work in Hindi web series and Bhojpuri films, for allegedly running a sex racket and soliciting female artists into commercial sex work. During the…
Thane Police have dismantled a high-profile prostitution racket in the Wagle Estate area, apprehending a 26-year-old Mumbai-based actress from an alleged involvement in the trade. The Anti-Human Trafficking Cell (AHTC) of the Thane Crime Branch acted on intelligence, striking a blow to the network that exploited female artists. Two female actors were rescued during the operation, which took place after the suspect agreed to a decoy customer's request to bring women to a bar and restaurant.
The police recovered cash and mobile phones from the scene and have registered a case under the Prevention of Immoral Traffic Act (PITA). Further probes are underway to identify other involved parties and the actresses' previous works.
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