Rhodes: Ten persons arrested for forcing children to beg

Ten persons were arrested on the island Rhodes and charged with human trafficking, as well as forcing children to beg and exposing them to danger.

During a police sweep on Rhodes, 25 persons were detained and 10 - one man and nine women aged 18 to 66 - were arrested.

The investigation revealed that the accused were exploiting minors, forcing them to beg and then taking the money.

Police confiscated musical instruments and 465 euros in cash deriving from criminal activity.