Spanish police free 15 Chinese women forced into prostitution

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseJanuary 24, 2026 at 03:45 PM

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Spanish police freed 15 Chinese women forced into prostitution in Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, on Saturday. The women were held in "conditions of slavery" and forced to be available at all times. The criminal network profited from sexual exploitation and the sale of drugs to clients. Some victims were lured from mainland Spain or China with false job offers as massage therapists, cooks, or caregivers. The operation resulted in 14 arrests, 12 in the Balearic Islands and two in Barcelona. Seven of those arrested have been remanded in custody. All detainees are Chinese nationals except for one Spaniard.

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Spaniard 40% Barcelona 50% National Police 60% Chinese ×370% Balearic Islands ×270% China ×270% Palma de Mallorca 70% Spain ×280% Spanish Police ×290%

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forced prostitution 100% human trafficking 90% sexual exploitation 80% slavery 70% chinese women 60% spanish police 50% drug trafficking 50% job offers 40%

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South China Morning Post

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Center-Right (0.50)

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85%

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Spain

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