Nepal’s Hidden Dangers: Women and Girls Lured into Sex Work with False Job Promises

Several women and girls in Nepal have fallen victim to a sinister trap, lured into sex work with false promises of employment. The latest cases have come to light in Pokhara, where the police have rescued several victims from local eateries and restaurants.

One of the victims, a 17-year-old girl named Prithvi, had come to Pokhara in search of work. She was approached by the owner of a local eatery, who promised her a job in exchange for a small fee. However, once she started working, she was forced into sex work, with the owner threatening to harm her if she refused.

Another victim, a 15-year-old girl named Jala, was also lured into sex work with false promises of employment. She was forced to work in a local eatery, where she was subjected to physical and emotional abuse.

The police have arrested several people in connection with these cases, including the owners of the eateries and restaurants where the victims were forced to work. The victims have been rescued and are currently receiving counseling and support.

Pattern of Exploitation

According to the police, the victims were all lured into sex work with false promises of employment. They were promised good salaries and comfortable working conditions, but once they started working, they were forced into sex work.

The police have identified a pattern of exploitation, where the owners of eateries and restaurants target vulnerable women and girls, often from rural areas, and promise them jobs in exchange for a small fee.

Once the victims start working, they are forced into sex work, with the owners threatening to harm them if they refuse. The victims are often subjected to physical and emotional abuse, and are forced to work long hours in poor conditions.

Call for Action

The police have called for action to be taken against the owners of eateries and restaurants who are involved in this pattern of exploitation. They have also called for greater awareness and education to be raised about the issue, in order to prevent more women and girls from falling victim to these scams.

The government has also been urged to take action, including increasing funding for support services for victims of sex trafficking and exploitation.

In addition, the government has been called upon to strengthen laws and regulations to prevent the exploitation of women and girls, and to ensure that those who are responsible for these crimes are brought to justice.