INDIANA – The recent arrests in Indianapolis of five people allegedly involved in a sex-trafficking ring should serve as a reminder to all Hoosiers to stay alert to signs of human trafficking, Attorney General Todd Rokita said.
“Human trafficking is the evil exploitation of human victims for the sake of criminal predators’ profits,” Attorney General Rokita said. “It’s a modern form of slavery that thrives in the shadows. With the help of Hoosiers statewide acting as eyes and ears, though, we can expose this crime, bring perpetrators to justice, and save people’s lives.”
Attorney General Rokita also expressed his gratitude for the work of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department for their investigative work leading to the recent arrests.
Large gatherings and travel hubs are known to create increased demand for trafficked individuals forced into manual labor, commercial sex acts, or other exploitative services. People in certain roles — such as hotel staff, restaurant workers, transportation providers, and medical professionals — are especially likely to encounter trafficking victims and should stay alert…