Police have busted a pimping ring that sent 20 young women into prostitution in several European countries over eight years. Ten members have been arrested.

Organized crime cops have busted a pimping ring accused of sending 20 young women into prostitution in Italy, Germany, France, the UK and Romania over eight years. The group, made up of at least ten people, made considerable profits by misleading victims, either through romantic relationships or promises of protection. Following the searches, valuable assets were seized and ten people were arrested for pimping and forming an organized criminal group.