Authorities arrest 10 people accused of facilitating sex trafficking in Los Angeles
Summary
Authorities in Los Angeles arrested 10 people linked to a sex-trafficking operation that exploited about 51 underage girls and women. The suspects, connected to a gang called the Hoovers, recruited victims through false promises or force between 2021 and 2026 along the Figueroa corridor.Key Facts
- Ten people were arrested for running a sex-trafficking ring targeting minors and women.
- The operation involved members and associates of the Hoovers gang in South Los Angeles.
- Victims included runaways and foster kids recruited with lies or violence.
- One suspect, Cameron Lockett, allegedly injured a victim and forced her to lie to police.
- Another suspect, Caleed Mouton, arranged an abortion for an underage victim and ordered her to work the same day.
- Mukeshkumar Ahir, a hotel manager, is charged with taking money from the trafficking activities by renting rooms.
- Arrested individuals face prison sentences from 15 years to life if convicted.
- Law enforcement has targeted the Figueroa corridor before due to repeated trafficking problems, despite police resource cuts in recent years.
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