A man aged 50 from Cricova town is suspected of trafficking children for sexual exploitation. The police said that since the start of 2018 he profited from the venerability of five girls, two of whom were minors, and made them to provide sexual services, IPN reports.

According to the General Police Inspectorate, the minors were recruited to sell fruit at a Chisinau Central Market stall managed by the suspect. Later, the girls were forced to prostitute themselves, with the trafficker finding clients for them.

For the provided services, the victims received by 500 lei from a client. The money was collected by the trafficker and the girls got nothing.

Legal action was taken over child trafficking. The suspect is held on remand. He faces 15 to 20 years in jail.