A 32-year-old man appeared in the Randburg Magistrates’ Court on 22 February for trafficking in persons and possession of counterfeit goods.
In November last year, a 34-year-old woman was allegedly lured from Cape Town to Johannesburg after being promised well-paid job opportunities.
Hawks spokesperson, Captain Ndivhuwo Mulamu said the investigation revealed that the victim was held captive against her will at different lodges in Johannesburg after she arrived in the city.
“She was rescued during a disruptive operation conducted by Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation in Randburg and Douglasdale police [on 19 February].
“Police seized electronic gadgets for further investigation. Counterfeit goods consisting of luxurious timepieces, clothes, and perfumes worth around R100 000 were also confiscated,” she added.
The suspect was remanded in custody awaiting further investigation. The case was postponed to 1 March.
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