International sex racket busted in Goa, 2 women from Israel and Kenya arrested

Two women from Kenya and Israel were detained by Goa Police on Friday for purportedly being part of an international sex racket, a Goa police official confirmed.

Israeli native Maria Dorcas & Kenyan resident Wilkista Achista were detained during an operation by Anjuna police, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police Jivba Dalvi.

" racket was being operated between Kenya and India. Five women were rescued in police operation carried out with help of NGO ARZ. Women from Kenya were promised jobs in hospitality sector here by agents working on behalf of traffickers," he said.

After se women arrived in India, agents took ir passports and visas away from m and forced m into prostitution under fear of violence. ring operated online, soliciting consumers through escort service websites, Dalvi informed. 

Dalvi ded that Goa police quickly responded to information and conducted a raid when an NGO ARZ learned about several victims who h been transported to Bengaluru.

women who were saved have been housed in a secure residence in Merces.

(This is a developing story, more details awaited.)