FBI offers $5k reward for capture of man and woman wanted in multi-state prostitution ring

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NEWARK, N.J. (1010 WINS) -- The FBI Newark Office on Wednesday announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man and a woman wanted for allegedly operating a multi-state prostitution operation.

According to the FBI Newark Office, there is a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of 34-year-old Mallie Monte Evans and a $2,500 reward for
Mallie Monte Evans and for information leading to the arrest of 25-year-old Elizabeth Sanchez.

Evans and Sanchez are wanted for allegedly operating a multi-state prostitution operation. Evans allegedly sex- trafficked several victims using force, fraud, and/or coercion. Sanchez and Evans allegedly knowingly conspired and agreed to transport the victims in interstate commerce with the intent that the victims engage in prostitution.

FBI Newark Office
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FBI Newark Office
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On September 21, 2020, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Evans and Sanchez in the United States District Court, District of New Jersey, Trenton, New Jersey, after he was charged with Sex Trafficking by Force, Fraud, or Coercion; Conspiracy to Transport an Individual in Interstate Commerce to Engage in Prostitution; and Interstate Transportation for Prostitution.

The duo should be considered armed and dangerous, the FBI said.

They have also been added to the FBI website under Wanted- Human Trafficking.

Anyone with information is urged to contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.

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