Three people charged following modern slavery investigation in South Manchester
The two men and a woman are all from the Czech Republic
Two men and a woman from the Czech Republic have been charged following a joint investigation into modern slavery in Gorton and Levenshulme.
Julius Rigo, 34, is accused of human trafficking, rape, extortion, making threats and bigamy.
Darina Rigova, 30, is charged with human trafficking and bigamy.
Karel Adam, 46, is charged with human trafficking.
They all appeared at District Court in Most, Czech Republic, on Friday (20th April 2018) and have since been remanded in custody.
As part of a GMP investigation into modern slavery, officers discovered that between 2012 and 2016, 15 people had been forced in to labour and sexual exploitation against their will in South Manchester.
On 18th April 2018 officers from GMP and the Czech National Organised Crime Agency searched properties in the West Midlands and the Czech Republic and made arrests.
Officers believe more people may have been subject to the same exploitation during that time in South Manchester and are urging these victims, and any witnesses, to come forward.
If you have been affected by Modern Slavery you can contact the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700.