HOUSTON – A Houston woman is accused of smuggling a mother and her children into the United States and then holding them captive inside her garage for years, according to court records.
Maria de Jesus Andrade, 52, was arrested on July 10 by Houston police and charged with human trafficking for forced labor.
Andrade’s bond was set at $75,000, and she was released after posting bail. Her next court date is scheduled for August 14.
What happened
According to court documents, the alleged crimes took place in the 5700 block of Laurel Creek Way in Houston. The investigation began after police responded to a call following an outcry from the victim about events that began in October 2023…