DT News Network Manama An expert from the money laundry department of the Bahrain Central Bank was summoned to examine evidences provided in the case of five men accused of attempting to legalise money raised through prostitution. The accused include four Arab nationals and a loc
DT News Network
Manama
An expert from the money laundry department of the Bahrain Central Bank was summoned to examine evidences provided in the case of five men accused of attempting to legalise money raised through prostitution.
The accused include four Arab nationals and a localite. They reportedly dragged their victims into prostitution after promising them employment opportunities.
The victims were locked up in furnished apartments and were forced to have sex with strangers in exchange for money, court files revealed. The accused's luxury-lifestyle attracted the attention of police officials, who soon started keeping a tab on him.
It's believed the accused deposited large amount of cash into their bank accounts, some transactions touching as much as BD400,000, which wasn't compatible with their official income.
To launder the money, they reportedly kept rolling money through several bank accounts. The accused were also found to own luxury vehicles and yachts.
Investigations uncovered the accused were running a brothel, which was raided by vice squads. Ten women, including seven of Arab origins, were rescued from the apartment.
The expert's role will be to review the evidences attached with the lawsuit, including the accused's bank accounts and their statements.
The case is being heard before the High Criminal Court, and the next hearing has been scheduled on August 28.
