A man and a woman have been arrested and charged for allegedly
forcing females aged between 17 and 24 years to work as
prostitutes.
Police allege the females were systematically plied with drugs,
branded with tattoos marking ownership and not paid for their
work.
Matthew James Markcrowis, who is currently in custody, is facing
charges in Queensland of:
- Conducting a business involving servitude,
- Conducting a business of unlawful prostitution, and
- Making recordings in breach of privacy.
His co-accused, 23-year old Crystal Marie Sawyer, is facing
charges of:
- Conducting a business of unlawful prostitution,
- Contravening an order under the Queensland Criminal Code,
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