Story Created:
Nov 14, 2009 at 10:22 AM EST
Story Updated:
Nov 16, 2009 at 12:01 PM EST
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. - A Bonita Springs man was arrested on human trafficking charges Wednesday.
Juan Gomez Dominga is accused of forcing a young girl to have sex for money.
Deputies say the girl went into labor with her second child Wednesday and doctors at Health Park Hospital became suspicious when she gave inconsistent stories about her living situation.
Investigators learned that she had been illegally smuggled into the United States three years ago and was taken to work at a nursery in Homestead, Florida. According to her statements, she was forced to have sex with managers there to pay back the smuggling cost.
Domingo knew the victim and her family and heard about her situation. Deputies say he offered her marriage as a way out.
Deputies say once she moved to Bonita Springs to be with Domingo, he would drop her off with different women who would in turn deliver her to various brothels in Bonita.
Domingo's brother tells WINK news the victim is only 16 years old.
Domingo's bail has been set at 1 million dollars. He is charged with human trafficking and forced labor.