Two suspects indicted for running human trafficking network in Haifa, Kiryat Shmona

A man and a woman face charges for allegedly running a human trafficking network in northern Israel, preying on vulnerable women through deceit and coercion. The indictments were filed in Haifa Magistrate's Court following a year-long undercover investigation that began in July 2025.

Authorities revealed that the suspects lured victims with promises of office jobs, providing them with temporary accommodation and small stipends. However, their true intention was to exploit the women, using threats and blackmail to force them into sexual services. The victims targeted included women of various ages, some of whom had disabilities, were in severe mental distress, or faced financial insecurity.

Multiple individuals, including the primary suspects, were arrested on June 7 for charges including human trafficking, aggravated pimping, and extortion. The main suspects' detention was extended until the indictments were finalized. The Israel Police stated their commitment to exposing and investigating human trafficking crimes, vowing to bring perpetrators to justice and protect vulnerable populations.

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We will continue to work to expose and investigate crimes of human trafficking and exploitation of vulnerable populations. Police vowed to bring the perpetrators of such crimes to justice and protect victims.