Man Charged With Human Trafficking and False Imprisonment of Five Colombian Women in Cancún

Cancún, Quintana Roo — A man has been formally charged with human trafficking and false imprisonment for allegedly holding five Colombian women captive and forcing them into sexual exploitation in Cancún, the State Prosecutor’s Office announced.

Jesús Manuel “N” was arrested by municipal police officers after an emergency call reported several women being held against their will at a residence on Bolonchén Street in the Paseo del Mayab neighborhood, Supermanzana 56.

Officers heard cries for help from inside the home and entered to find the five women, who said they were being held captive. According to initial investigations, the victims were recruited in Colombia with promises of employment in Cancún. Three were offered jobs as convenience store clerks, but upon arrival were told they owed 120,000 pesos (approximately $6,000) for transportation costs that had to be repaid before they could return home.

The suspect allegedly confiscated their passports, kept them under surveillance, and forced them to provide sexual services for 2,500 pesos per client, with most of that money going toward their supposed debt and commissions. The women also had to cover expenses including rent, groceries, and “protection fees” while being threatened and prevented from leaving the residence.

Following the arrest, investigators searched the home and seized evidence including documents, cell phone chips, and service receipts.

A judge has ordered Jesús Manuel “N” to stand trial and remanded him to preventive detention for the duration of the legal proceedings.