Seven Indian nationals, including five men of Telugu descent, were arrested in Texas, US, by the Denton County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) as part of a crackdown on prostitution.
According to the DCSO’s statement, the operation was designed to suppress prostitution in Denton County by arresting individuals who attempted to purchase sexual favours for money.
According to the press release, the Indians arrested were Bandi Nikhil (Evading arrest detention), Galla Monish (Solicitation of prostitution), Amit Kumar (Solicitation of prostitution), Kummari Nikhil (Evading arrest detention), Mekala Jaikiran Reddy (Solicitation of prostitution under 18, Evading arrest detention), Rayapati Karthik (Solicitation of prostitution) and Nabin Shrestha (Solicitation of prostitution).
“Two Denton men were charged with evading arrest or detention. Six others from Denton were charged with solicitation of prostitution. Seven men from other cities also received the same charge, including one from Corinth. A Denton man was charged with solicitation of prostitution of a person under 18 and evading arrest or detention. A man from Bowie was charged with solicitation of prostitution of a person under 18 and unlawful carrying of a weapon. A man from Justin was charged with solicitation of prostitution and unlawful carrying of a weapon,” the press release stated.
According to local dailies, the operation was carried out on August 14 and 15.
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