Romford man charged with trafficking and prostitution offences

Romford man Sebastian Zimoch is accused of modern slavery offences 

A man from Romford has been charged with arranging or facilitating travel for exploitation and controlling prostitution for gain.

Six arrests were made yesterday in Romford, Harrow, Hayes, Forest Gate and Harlow, following a pre-planned operation by police.

47-year-old Sebastian Zimoch, of Carlton Road, Romford, is one of four men who have been charged with modern slavery related offences.

Michael Lozinski, 51, of Hayes, has also been charged with arranging or facilitating travel of another person with a view for exploitation and controlling prostitution for gain.

Gregaor Borowka, 43, of Harrow, and Rafal Lacki, 40, of Harlow, have both been accused of controlling prostitution for gain.

All four men have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday, 10 February. 

A 44-year-old woman who was also arrested for trafficking offences has been bailed and a man arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A drug has been released after being cautioned.

Enquiries are ongoing.

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