AustraliaAustralian Federal Police (AFP) uncovered an international sex-trafficking ring operating through a seemingly ordinary supermarket management structure, resulting in a landmark legal conviction. The operation, named Operation Mirani, targeted a network that trafficked women and girls from Indonesia into sexual servitude in Australia. Key figures included Surya Subekti, dubbed 'Batman,' who managed finances and logistics while working as a Coles manager, and Elton Valentino, the logistics lead. The investigation spanned multiple jurisdictions, involving collaboration with Indonesian authorities. A 17-year-old victim was rescued after being subjected to severe exploitation, including constant surveillance and physical harm. Subekti received a six-year prison sentence, while Valentino was sentenced to two years and eight months. The case marks the first child-trafficking conviction in Australia.
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