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Woman tells trafficking trial she had to have sexual relations with accused and her husband

Summary

At Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, a Brazilian woman gave evidence that she was required to engage in sexual relations with one of the accused and her husband on multiple occasions. Testifying via video-link with an interpreter, the complainant described being selected as a "girlfriend" for weekends at properties in Roscommon and various hotels. She stated she was not willing to participate in these activities. The prosecution alleges that Ivanilce Vailones Fidelis, of Racecourse Road, Roscommon, and Natalia Nogueira Da Silva, of Drumlish, County Longford, trafficked two vulnerable Brazilian women for sexual exploitation. The court heard the complainant was encouraged to consume alcohol and drugs, and was instructed to continue working during menstruation. She was subsequently evicted from an apartment near Kildare Village after requesting repairs. Ms Vailones Fidelis, aged 46, has denied all 18 charges including human trafficking and money laundering offences dating between 2015 and 2020. Ms Da Silva, aged 32, has admitted 35 charges but denies one count of human trafficking. The trial continues before Ms Justice Patricia Ryan.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman tells trafficking trial she had to have sexual relations with accused and her husband. Charges or matters: one count of human trafficking a woman at an unknown location within the State, on dates between March 31, 2019, and May 18, 2019; all 18 counts against her. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• March 31, 2019 Other
• May 18, 2019 Other
• December 5, 2018 Other
• March 2020 Other
• May 2021 Other
• 2015 and 2020 Other
• Christmas Other
• 2023-02-02 Publication

Why: The woman explained that one of the girls would be picked up from where they were staying and would be the "girlfriend" of Lisa and her husband for the weekend. CNI source report

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Drugs Fraud Stage Trial

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