Overview

• A police operation in Chemnitz led to the detention of a 58-year-old Chinese woman suspected of human trafficking and illegal prostitution.
• Authorities allege the suspect operated an apartment brothel since at least 2022, profiting significantly from the exploitation of individuals engaged in unregistered prostitution.
• Three apartments were searched, resulting in the seizure of over €70,000 in cash and valuables as evidence.
• Three women found during the operation are suspected of unauthorized residence, with expedited legal proceedings requested by the public prosecutor's office.
• The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Police and Chemnitz Police Directorate under the direction of the public prosecutor's office.