Couple arrested for selling girls

Tue, 01 Nov 1994, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

BANDARLAMPUNG: The police have arrested a husband and his wife
for allegedly selling young women into prostitution here and in
Bengkulu.

Police arrested SUD, 39, and SUS, 30, after receiving a report
from one of the girls parents, Chief of the police precinct Lt.
Col. Sondakh said here yesterday.

He said the couple would pay a Rp 50,000 (approximately US$23)
to Rp 75,000 finders fee for each woman brought to them.

At least 12 young women from Bandar Lampung have been sold
into prostitution on Baay Island in Bengkulu, Antara news
reported yesterday. (rms)

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