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Gang convicted of sexual exploitation and trafficking
The Independent|January 10, 2025
A gang who targeted vulnerable” women in Dundee have been convicted following an investigation into sexual exploitation, human trafficking and drug supply.
- RYAN MCDOUGALL
Gang convicted of sexual exploitation and trafficking

At the High Court in Glasgow yesterday, Marian Cumpanasoiu, 37, Remus Stan, 34, Calalan Dobre, 44, Cristian Urlanteanu, 41, and Alexandra Bugonea, 34, were found guilty, Police Scotland said. They will be sentenced in due course.

Detectives said the gang, originally from Romania, got the women hooked on drugs in an attempt to control them, ensuring they would come back for more.

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