One of the trafficking cartel member in court
In one of the biggest trials on human trafficking to open in Europe, Jessica is being tried along with 23 other Nigerians, including one male who claimed to be a pastor.
Jessica Edosomwan being tried in absentia in France
Jessica Esohe Edosomwan, the 26 year old Nigerian declared wanted by Europol, the European Law Enforcement Agency, has gone on trial in absentia in Lyon, France.
Jessica is being tried for trafficking young Nigerian women for prostitution in Europe. In one of the biggest trials on human trafficking to open in Europe, Jessica is being tried along with 23 other Nigerians, including one male who claimed to be a pastor.
In court, the accused were looking sober with long faces. AfroLife gathered that the importance of the case underlined the reason it has commenced with one of the alleged ring leaders of the trafficking cartel still on the run.
Prosecutors are requesting for 10 years prison sentence for each of the accused for charges ranging from money laundering to human slavery.
17 alleged victims of the cartel, according to prosecutors, earned about €150,000 per month for the traffickers popularly known as madams by selling their bodies.
Just a handful of the victims were in court. AfroLife learnt that most of the victims decided to stay away from the trial for fear of reprisal. Most trafficking rings are well entrenched and often go after plaintiffs and their families, using threats and blackmail.
The trial continues.
Jessica is being tried for trafficking young Nigerian women for prostitution in Europe. In one of the biggest trials on human trafficking to open in Europe, Jessica is being tried along with 23 other Nigerians, including one male who claimed to be a pastor.
In court, the accused were looking sober with long faces. AfroLife gathered that the importance of the case underlined the reason it has commenced with one of the alleged ring leaders of the trafficking cartel still on the run.
Prosecutors are requesting for 10 years prison sentence for each of the accused for charges ranging from money laundering to human slavery.
17 alleged victims of the cartel, according to prosecutors, earned about €150,000 per month for the traffickers popularly known as madams by selling their bodies.
Just a handful of the victims were in court. AfroLife learnt that most of the victims decided to stay away from the trial for fear of reprisal. Most trafficking rings are well entrenched and often go after plaintiffs and their families, using threats and blackmail.
The trial continues.
