Operation rescues women sexually exploited in conditions similar to slavery in the interior of Pará

Operation Penélope was carried out last Friday (6) and announced this Monday (9). According to the PF, the women were trapped in the establishment due to debts.

Joint inspection at a concert hall found possible sexual exploitation of women. After being identified and rescued, they received reception and assistance, which took into account the victims' vulnerable situation.

The investigations point to an organized structure aimed at the sexual exploitation of women in vulnerable situations, through grooming, moral coercion, debt, restriction of freedom of movement and other forms of economic exploitation.

The owner of the establishment was not there during the inspection and was not arrested. Authorities did not say whether there is any outstanding warrant for the woman's arrest.

According to the PF, the owner may be held liable for the crimes of reducing her to a condition similar to that of a slave, promoting prostitution or other forms of sexual exploitation and maintaining a house of prostitution, all of which are provided for in the Penal Code.