Perpetrator Sentenced to 4 Years in Human Trafficking Case Involving 15-Year-Old Girl
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is pleased to announce a significant outcome in the fight against human trafficking with the sentencing of Asif Mohamed Abrahim.
Abrahim was sentenced to 48 months in prison for human trafficking and one month for assault. The sentences will run concurrently.
The case was heard before Magistrate Rabindranauth Singh on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the Vreed-en-Hoop Magistrate Court where Abrahim was found guilty.
This successful prosecution underscores the ministry’s unwavering commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals and bringing perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice.
The case began in court on September 5, 2024, and culminated on Monday with sentencing, marking a crucial step in ensuring accountability and providing a measure of justice for the survivor.
The victim, a 15-year-old girl at the time of the offence, was rescued by the ministry’s Counter-Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) Unit on January 18, 2024.
The victim, who resided in a village in Region 9, was transported to Abrahim’s residence in Vreed-en-Hoop. She was held there until the C-TIP Unit, acting on credible information, intervened and rescued her on January 18, 2024.
The swift and decisive action of the C-TIP team prevented further exploitation of the young girl and ensured her immediate safety and access to necessary support services.
The ministry is committed to providing ongoing support to the survivor as she continues her journey of healing and recovery.
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security recognises that human trafficking is a complex issue that requires a multi-faceted approach. The C-TIP Unit works tirelessly to prevent trafficking, protect victims, and prosecute offenders.
The ministry urges members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspected cases of human trafficking to the C-TIP Unit hotline at 227-4083, 623-5030 (English) and 624-0079 (Spanish) or contact the nearest police station. All reports are treated with confidentiality. Together, we can create a safer and more just society, free from the scourge of human trafficking.