In Voronezh, the court arrested a Moldovan for child trafficking

The Leninsky District Court of Voronezh granted the request of the city prosecutor to elect a preventive measure in the form of detention against a citizen of the Republic of Moldova accused of trafficking in children.

According to the competent authorities of the Republic of Moldova, in 2015, in the territory of Moldova, together with other persons, using physical and mental violence against a minor, he involved her in prostitution, and in the period from January to March 2015 he subjected her to commercial sexual exploitation. The actions of the accused are qualified according to letter b1 of part 3 of article 206 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Moldova (trafficking in children).

During the court hearing, the prosecutor supported the petition, noting that the crime was committed on the territory of the Republic of Moldova and there were no obstacles to extradition to law enforcement agencies of the Republic of Moldova. The accused and his defence counsel objected to the application.

The court, having checked the submitted materials, granted the prosecutor’s request and chose a preventive measure in the form of detention until January 10, 2027 inclusive.

The court order has not entered into legal force.