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Trafficked Thai ‘sex worker’, 12, now under Tokyo's protection

Summary by Bangkok Post
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) confirmed on Friday that a 12-year-old Thai girl, who was reportedly forced to work at a massage parlour in central Tokyo, is now under the protection of Japanese authorities. The case has sparked widespread concern and is currently under investigation to identify all the individuals involved.

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On October 8, 2025, Japanese police arrested a 51-year-old male massage shop owner on charges of luring a 12-year-old Thai girl into prostitution. It was discovered that the girl's biological mother had taken her and abandoned her for prostitution. The girl, unable to bear it, sought help from authorities. Tokyo Metropolitan Police said this was the youngest human trafficking case ever revealed, as previously reported. International news agencie…

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Bangkok Post broke the news in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, November 7, 2025.
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