Venezuelan nationals, 2 others forcefully held, rescued at Big Hope Backdam

Four women, including two Venezuelans who were being held against their will at Big Hope Backdam, were rescued on Saturday by Police ranks in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
It was reported that the party of Police ranks travelled to the area, where four females were contacted – a 22-year-old from Industry, East Coast Demerara (ECD); a 36-year-old from Golden Grove; and two Venezuelan nationals, aged 24 and 30.
Police said the women appeared to be in good health, and no marks of violence were seen on the exposed parts of their bodies.
“They all were interviewed separately. The 22-year-old related that she was the individual who would have sent several voice notes recordings as it relates to her being held against her will and that she was brought to Big Hope Backdam by one ‘Bobo’, under the impression that she would be working as a bartender,” the Police report stated.
However, she soon realised that her employers wanted to sexually exploit her, the Police added.
“She left the shop but was forcefully taken back to the shop on instructions from Bobo’s wife. Whilst there, a male relative of Bobo (his brother-in-law) demanded that she have sexual intercourse with men to clear her rent. He further instructed that she must not leave the compound until her rent bill is cleared,” the Police said.
It was also reported that the two Venezuelan women admitted to being sex workers and that they stayed at Bobo’s shop and would pay him rent.
Checks are being made for Bobo, his wife, and brother-in-law. Arrangements were made to transport the four women to Bartica for further interviews/screenings as investigations continue.