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Most Wanted News: Guatemala, Central America $10,000 Reward Offered for Sex Trafficker - Maribel Rodriguez VasquezWanted by the FBI for Sex Trafficking
May 31, 2008 LOS ANGELES CA NEWS -- A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading directly to the arrest of Maribel Rodriguez Vasquez by the FBI. Vasquez, a known prostitute, is most wanted for her alleged involvement in a sex trafficking organization operating in Los Angeles, California. In addition, Vasquez, is one of six women of a Guatemalan family who were charged with running the prostitution operation. On December 18, 2006, a warrant was issued for Vasquez's arrest by the United States District Court, Central District of California, after she was charged with:
In Guatemala, the sex trafficking organization recruited young women, many of them underage minors as young as 13, with the lure of jobs in restaurants and retail stores in the United States. Once the women reached Los Angeles, they were informed their "job" would be working as prostitutes. When the women protested, they were informed they had no choice. Twelve victims, including five minors, of this sex trafficking organization endured frequent threats of violence, as well as physical abuse incurred by Maribel Rodriguez Vasquez. Meanwhile, they were forced to work seven days a week as prostitutes in order pay off smuggling fees charged by these sex traffickers. Fees often accumulated upwards to $20,000. Victims were also guarded to prevent their escape. The victims of this sex trafficking organization endured frequent threats of violence, as well as physical abuse incurred by Maribel Rodriguez Vasquez. Meanwhile, they were forced to work seven days a week as prostitutes in order pay off smuggling fees charged by these sex traffickers. Fees often accumulated upwards to $20,000. Victims were also guarded to prevent their escape. Moreover, the sex trafficking organization allegedly used "witch doctors" to warn the victims that curses would be placed on them and their families if they attempt to escape. In one incident, four members of the sex trafficking ring repeatedly kicked and hit one of the victims following an unsuccessful escape attempt. 
Originally, a law enforcement multi-agency investigative probe began when two victims escaped with the help of a client and ultimately contacted law enforcement authorities. Subsequently, two other victims were liberated by law enforcement authorities in November 2006. Over the course of the investigation, the following five women, along with several men have been arrested:
Maribel Rodriguez Vasquez, is thought to be the niece of the three Valenzuela sisters. Additionally, after the first two women fled, Gladys Vasquez Valenzuela was alleged to have made repeated calls to one of the women's cell phones threatening to kill her and her family. As of February of 2008, Maribel Rodriguez Vasquez was believed to be 4 to 5 months pregnant. She was last known to be living with her boyfriend, who is believed to be a gang member. She has connections to Los Angeles and Ceres, California. Maribel Rodriguez Vasquez is described as:
Maribel Rodriguez Vasquez has aliases:
Finally, the successful dismantling of this sex trafficking organization is directly accredited to the three-month investigation by the Los Angeles Human Trafficking Task Force, which includes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Labor, and the Los Angeles Police Department. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Maribel Rodriguez Vasquez, a most wanted hunted offender eluding surrender (Hoes) or female fugitive, should contact the Los Angeles Police. If outside California, contact your local law enforcement agency or nearest FBI Office. If outside the U.S. contact the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. Published by da: # # # |
