Actor, 16 others up for trafficking

Seventeen people, including an actor on local television drama Scandal, are expected to appear in the Springs Magistrate’s Court related to charges of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Police spokesperson Captain Kay Makhubela said a raid was conducted at a brothel in Springs, after a woman complained that she had been held against her will at the premises.

“At least 17 people, aged between 19 and 43, were arrested under the Sexual Offences Act.” – ANA