St. Charles Police Chief James Keegan said his department became aware of a brothel operating on the near west side of St. Charles in the spring and launched an investigation.
St. Charles Police Chief James Keegan said his department became aware of a brothel operating on the near west side of St. Charles in the spring and launched an investigation into human trafficking.Officials believe the brothel was part of a large enterprise also operating in Chicago, Aurora, Elgin, South Elgin, Hanover Park and in an unincorporated area near Palatine.
On Wednesday, the seven women were taken into protective custody, connected to social services and moved into transitional housing, officials said. One of the women was taken to a hospital complaining of abdominal pain and was treated and released, Keegan said. A special bond hearing was held for the defendants Thursday in Kane County, with bail being set for each at $5 million, officials said.
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