LA VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A 35-year-old Italian man residing in Żurrieq has been charged in a Maltese court with human trafficking and operating a brothel involving three Colombian women. Damiano Nicastro stands accused of trafficking the women to Malta for the purpose of prostitution.
Prosecutors told the court that Nicastro allegedly ran a brothel in Naxxar and retained the victims’ passports to control their movements. He is also facing charges of using violence and threats against the women. Nicastro pleaded not guilty to all charges. Despite his plea, Magistrate Monica Vella denied his request for bail, citing the seriousness of the allegations and concerns over potential witness tampering. The prosecution is being led by the Office of the Attorney General. Investigations are ongoing.
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