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Spanish Police Rescue 15 Chinese Women from Sex Trafficking

1/24/2026

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Spanish police rescued 15 Chinese women from forced prostitution in Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, on Saturday.
The victims were held in conditions of slavery and exploited for sex and drug sales.
Many had traveled from China under false job offers as massage therapists or caregivers.
The operation led to the arrest of 14 individuals, primarily Chinese nationals, with seven detained in custody.

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Story summary

Spanish police rescued 15 Chinese women from forced prostitution in Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, on Saturday.
The victims were held in conditions of slavery and exploited for sex and drug sales.
Many had traveled from China under false job offers as massage therapists or caregivers.
The operation led to the arrest of 14 individuals, primarily Chinese nationals, with seven detained in custody.