Two individuals have been sentenced to prison terms following their conviction for exploiting women in a prostitution ring operating across the West Midlands. The women, subjected to long hours of work, were coerced into providing sexual services that were advertised through classified ads.

George Tandarescu, aged 36, and Andreea Vasile, aged 34, were found to have exercised complete control over the sex work, which persisted for approximately three years, beginning in 2020 during lockdown. The Birmingham Crown Court sentenced Tandarescu to five years and Vasile to four years in prison.

Investigations revealed that Tandarescu facilitated the movement of women across various brothels and financed the advertisement of their services, spending over £10,000 on related promotions. The police linked their financial activities to the classified ads website, uncovering evidence of money laundering during a raid on their residence.

Detective Constable Beasley emphasized the importance of addressing the cycle of exploitation that the women faced, noting that they were regularly relocated to different locations for sex work. Authorities encourage anyone who suspects exploitation or trafficking to report their concerns to the police.