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Madrid Police Close Tetuán Brothel That Raffles Women and Forces 24/7 Work

The case exposes how web marketing with coercive “promotions” helped a decade‑old brothel hide abuse in plain sight.

Overview

  • The National Police raided the Tetuán flat on March 19, sealed it, and seized eight phones, a computer, a USB drive, €3,500 in cash, Viagra tablets, and detailed records.
  • Five alleged operators were arrested on charges of criminal organization, forced prostitution, and money laundering, and investigators also blocked five linked bank accounts.
  • Officers report that women were forced to work without breaks even when ill or menstruating, were raffled to clients, offered as a half‑price “girl of the day,” and used to pay tradespeople for repairs.
  • The brothel, known as El Edén de Anita, promoted women on its own website and other portals with photos, prices, and real‑time availability, drawing a large volume of online reviews.
  • Victims were compelled to take drugs with clients and, on home visits, to carry cocaine, tusi, popper, or ketamine, while police freed five women and provided assistance to three.