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Part of situation: Spanish human trafficking crackdowns (2 clusters)

Ibiza human trafficking ring dismantled, liberating 25 women

human trafficking sexual exploitation Ibiza Guardia Civil Operation Gecaroni

The Guardia Civil has dismantled a criminal organization in Ibiza through Operation Gecaroni, resulting in the liberation of 25 women and the arrest of four individuals. The network specialized in human trafficking for sexual exploitation, primarily targeting vulnerable young Venezuelan women between the ages of 18 and 25.

Victims were lured to Spain with fraudulent job offers in the hospitality or manicure sectors. Upon arrival, members of the ring would seize their belongings and cash at the airport. The women were then moved to properties controlled by the group and informed they owed a debt of approximately 5,000 euros, which they were forced to repay through sexual services.

Investigators found that the victims were kept under strict control using direct surveillance and video monitoring systems. The organization exploited the irregular administrative status of some victims to instill fear and prevent them from seeking help from police or medical services. The group's activities were concentrated in the Playa d'en Bossa area during the summer months, though they reportedly moved operations to mainland Spain during the winter. The detainees face charges including forced prostitution, drug trafficking, and money laundering. During raids, authorities seized approximately 120,000 euros in cash, narcotics, and various electronic devices.

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Guardia Civil · Ibiza · Playa d'en Bossa · Venezuela

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Desmantelan en Ibiza una red que explotaba sexualmente a mujeres, principalmente venezolanas [notifalcon.com]
Liberadas 25 mujeres de una red de trata en Ibiza: las engañaban con falsas ofertas de trabajo [lavozdeibiza.com]
Liberadas 25 víctimas de trata sexual en Ibiza [www.noudiari.es]
25 Women Freed from Forced Prostitution by Criminal Gang [internewscast.com]
EXPLOTACIÓN SEXUAL | Liberadas 25 mujeres obligadas a prostituirse en Ibiza para pagar una deuda de 5. 000 euros: cuatro detenidos [www.lacronicabadajoz.com]
El negocio de la esclavitud sexual en Ourense: medio millón de euros al año tras un falso "personal shopper" [www.laregion.es]
25 mujeres liberadas en Ibiza: caen cuatro miembros de una red de trata y explotación | Las últimas Noticias de España y del Mundo - upday News [www.upday.com]
EXPLOTACIÓN SEXUAL | Liberadas 25 mujeres obligadas a prostituirse en Ibiza para pagar una deuda de 5. 000 euros: cuatro detenidos [www.elperiodicoextremadura.com]
EXPLOTACIÓN SEXUAL | Liberadas 25 mujeres obligadas a prostituirse en Ibiza para pagar una deuda de 5. 000 euros: cuatro detenidos [www.levante-emv.com]
EXPLOTACIÓN SEXUAL | Liberadas 25 mujeres obligadas a prostituirse en Ibiza para pagar una deuda de 5. 000 euros: cuatro detenidos [www.lne.es]
La Guardia Civil libera a 25 mujeres explotadas sexualmente por una red criminal en Ibiza [www.eldiario.es]
La Guardia Civil libera en Ibiza a 25 mujeres captadas con falsas ofertas de empleo [www.libertaddigital.com]
Liberan en Ibiza a 25 mujeres obligadas a prostituirse y desarticulan una banda dedicada a la trata [www.20minutos.es]