Three criminals behind a UK-wide sex trafficking ring have been jailed after an extensive police investigation uncovered their web of exploitation.

A sinister network of human trafficking has been dismantled after three brothel ringleaders were jailed for exploiting vulnerable women across the UK. Yuan Hang, Lina Wang, and Chung Fu Wang orchestrated a brutal sex trafficking operation, forcing women—some smuggled into the country—into degrading sexual servitude.

The victims, some completely unaware of their location, were moved between brothels in Canterbury, Chatham, Dartford, and beyond, trapped under false promises and debt bondage. Residents reported suspicious activity, disturbances, and criminal damage, prompting a Kent Police investigation that traced the ring’s criminal footprint back to 2019.

Police linked the operation to two brothels in Gillingham and Maidstone, where phone records revealed the extent of the trafficking network. Lina Wang’s 2021 arrest proved pivotal, with authorities uncovering a desperate attempt to destroy evidence.

This landmark case has shone a spotlight on the dangers of modern slavery, igniting calls for tougher crackdowns on human trafficking. Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant, ensuring such horrific exploitation never flourishes unchecked again.