Prostitution gang busted
By Zhao Wen |
May 29, 2012, Tuesday
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SIX people have been arrested for allegedly recruiting schoolgirls as prostitutes in Yongkang City, east China's Zhejiang Province, China News Agency reported yesterday.
Police detained a total of nine suspects, including three businessmen and a village officer, in the city. The officer, surnamed Hu, was also a member of the city's National People's Congress.
Apart from the six in custody, three others are under investigation and could be arrested, police said.
The crime was discovered in February following a public tip but local police declined to provide details, according to Qianjiang Evening News.
Early speculation indicates more than 20 girl students, including underage teens from three schools, were seduced into prostitution.
Police detained a total of nine suspects, including three businessmen and a village officer, in the city. The officer, surnamed Hu, was also a member of the city's National People's Congress.
Apart from the six in custody, three others are under investigation and could be arrested, police said.
The crime was discovered in February following a public tip but local police declined to provide details, according to Qianjiang Evening News.
Early speculation indicates more than 20 girl students, including underage teens from three schools, were seduced into prostitution.
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