A disturbing incident unfolded in Moscow when a local resident, described by some as intoxicated, reportedly abducted a sex worker and threatened her with a knife. The claim came via the Telegram channel Shot, which has been reporting on the case.
The woman involved is said to be a 19-year-old student who, at the time, worked at a client’s apartment on Panferov Street. According to her account, the man who was drunk pulled her into the dwelling and kept her confined in a room.
During the confrontation, the man claimed to be connected to intelligence services and demanded a ransom of 500,000 rubles. He forced the woman to undress and to take unidentified pills, all while insisting she remain quiet. It was noted that her mother was also present in the apartment, adding to the tension of the situation.
Desperate to avoid harm, the student attempted to use items from the room, such as jewelry and tools, to bargain for her release. She did not intend to stay passive, and at an opportunity when the man briefly left the room, she seized her chance and fled to the balcony to seek help from passersby and neighbors.
Police responders arrived at the scene and subsequently freed the student. Law enforcement agencies are continuing their investigation to determine the exact circumstances and to identify any accomplices involved. Authorities emphasize that such crimes are rare but serious and require urgent attention from the community.
In a related report, there were notices about a pimp and a sex worker in Nizhny Novgorod described as being enticed by a target with a sum of 500,000 rubles, underscoring ongoing concerns about coercion and exploitation in the sex trade across different cities. The authorities stress the importance of safety measures, reporting mechanisms, and support resources for individuals affected by these abuses.