Accused Trafficker Allegedly Raped Teen to Settle Debt
Sixteen-year-old tells police Juven Pineda treated her like a ‘prisoner’ and thretened to harm family in Honduras An accused sex trafficker allegedly raped a 16-year-old girl to resolve a $13,500 debt that he claimed she and her family owed him, according to Louisiana police. Juven Pineda, 34, faces charges of second-degree rape and human trafficking after his capture in North Carolina and recent transfer to the custody of investigators in the New Orleans suburb of Kenner, wh
A 16-year-old girl told police that Juven Pineda treated her like a prisoner and threatened her family in Honduras. According to Louisiana authorities, Pineda, 34, is accused of raping the girl to settle a $13,500 debt he claimed she and her family owed him. He has been charged with second-degree rape and human trafficking. Pineda was captured in North Carolina and transferred to Kenner, Louisiana, where investigators had a warrant for his arrest. Support services are available for victims of sexual abuse in the US, UK, and Australia. Additional international resources can be found online. The case highlights the dangers of human trafficking and exploitation.
This case underscores the serious issue of human trafficking and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals for financial gain.
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