This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35075973

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Gang leader jailed for trafficking women to work in brothels Gang leader jailed for trafficking women to work in brothels
(3 days later)
The leader of a gang who trafficked women into the country to work in his network of brothels has been jailed. A gang leader who trafficked women into the country to work in his network of brothels has been jailed.
Krzystof Jakubiak, 49, used a website to advertise women under his control as prostitutes, Cheshire Police said.Krzystof Jakubiak, 49, used a website to advertise women under his control as prostitutes, Cheshire Police said.
He and fellow trafficker Marlene Soska, 37, were arrested at their homes in Crewe and Nantwich, Cheshire, in May.He and fellow trafficker Marlene Soska, 37, were arrested at their homes in Crewe and Nantwich, Cheshire, in May.
Eight women were found in properties in both towns, as well as in Bristol, London, Preston and Stoke-on-Trent.Eight women were found in properties in both towns, as well as in Bristol, London, Preston and Stoke-on-Trent.
The operation is believed to have been operating for two years, the police said, and could have made more than £1m.The operation is believed to have been operating for two years, the police said, and could have made more than £1m.
'Most vulnerable' exploited'Most vulnerable' exploited
Jakubiak, who had pleaded guilty to 36 human trafficking and sexual exploitation offences, was sentenced to three-and-a-half years at Warrington Crown Court.Jakubiak, who had pleaded guilty to 36 human trafficking and sexual exploitation offences, was sentenced to three-and-a-half years at Warrington Crown Court.
He was also subject to an indefinite control order, which will place him under restrictions upon his release - the first time the order has been issued following new anti-human trafficking legislation.He was also subject to an indefinite control order, which will place him under restrictions upon his release - the first time the order has been issued following new anti-human trafficking legislation.
Soska, who had admitted seven offences relating to human trafficking and sexual exploitation, was given an 18-month community order.Soska, who had admitted seven offences relating to human trafficking and sexual exploitation, was given an 18-month community order.
Det Insp David Browne, from Cheshire Police, said human trafficking and sexual exploitation are crimes that exploit "some of the most vulnerable people in our society".Det Insp David Browne, from Cheshire Police, said human trafficking and sexual exploitation are crimes that exploit "some of the most vulnerable people in our society".
"People may be shocked to hear that this sort of thing has taken place in Cheshire but this case highlights the fact that human trafficking and sexual exploitation can happen anywhere," he said."People may be shocked to hear that this sort of thing has taken place in Cheshire but this case highlights the fact that human trafficking and sexual exploitation can happen anywhere," he said.