AN investigation has unearthed a sex trafficking scheme operated by Chinese and Vietnamese nationals who have been smuggling girls from Asia and bringing them into Zambia, forcing them into prostitution. The investigation also revealed that Police in Lusaka arrested Vietnamese businesswoman Nguyn Thi Minh three days ago and charged her with the offence of Procuration in accordance with Section 140 of the Penal Code, even though police spokesperson Ray Hamoonga could not confirm the arrest, saying “the matter is still under investigation”. Thi Minh, holder of diplomatic passport number C8929382 and Yanwu Chen, a Chinese national holding diplomatic passport number E33204257 are alleged to be at the centre of the sex trafficking operation through a company called PINKBLUE Investments Limited...

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