"Gonzalez said one of the victims, a 23-year-old woman, needed to raise money for her ill father, and was referred to the mother and daughter by a friend in January 2024. She was forced to work from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. six days a week and was required to split her prostitution profits 50/50 with her new bosses. The victim worked out of alleged massage parlors at 2281 McDonald Ave. and 1204 Coney Island Ave., officials said."
"Gonzalez said the woman's father died in June 2024, and after that the victim became ill and could not work. While she was in the hospital recovering, Benayun and Benaun called and texted her incessantly, plus threatened to report her to the authorities, officials said. They also allegedly threatened her and a friend of hers with physical violence. The victim eventually returned to work because of the alleged threats and was afraid to leave, officials said."
A mother and daughter from Brighton Beach allegedly operated multiple illicit massage parlors in Brooklyn and exploited vulnerable women for prostitution and labor. They coerced a 23-year-old woman into working long shifts from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., six days a week, and forced her to split prostitution proceeds 50/50 at locations on McDonald Ave. and Coney Island Ave. Community complaints led to an investigation. After the victim's father died she became ill; while hospitalized the proprietors allegedly sent incessant calls and threats, pressuring her to return to work. The suspects were charged with sex trafficking, labor trafficking and promoting prostitution.
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