UK police investigate use of vacation rentals as brothels by crime groups trafficking women.

Police in Swindon and Wiltshire are investigating the use of Airbnb and Booking.com properties as brothels, often without landlords' knowledge. Organized crime groups are trafficking women into the UK under false job promises and exploiting them for sex work. While off-street sex work is legal in England, brothel-keeping is not. An ASE officer is working to protect sex workers and investigate criminal activities.

4 months ago
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