Turkish authorities detain 34 Russian women in nightclub raids over alleged ‘morality and public safety violations’

Source: TASS

Turkish authorities detained 34 Russian women during raids on nightclubs in Ankara, the Russian Embassy in Turkey said.

“Turkish authorities cite violations of morality and public safety as the reason for the arrest,” the embassy said.

The detentions took place on October 23, the diplomatic mission said. The women are being held at a deportation center, and a court hearing in their case is expected soon.

Baza, a Russian security services-linked Telegram channel, reports that more than 100 women were detained in the raids, most of whom had come from CIS countries to work at local clubs. According to the outlet, they were promised jobs as dancers, singers, or DJs, but were ultimately forced to work as consumators.

A similar operation took place in Ankara in April, when raids on nine clubs led to the detention of 38 women, including 11 Russian citizens. The women had come to Turkey to work as waitresses and cleaners but were forced to work as consumators instead. It was later reported that the alleged organizers of the scheme had been arrested and charged with human trafficking.

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