CRIME SCENE: Rondebosch, Cape Town: The Hawks have arrested a 30‑year‑old woman in connection with a human trafficking case uncovered at a brothel earlier this year.

The suspect was taken into custody on Monday, 12 October 2026 after a warrant of arrest was issued against her. The arrest follows an August search operation led by Hawks’ teams from George and Bellville, working alongside the Department of Home Affairs.

During the August raid, a 21‑year‑old woman was found working as a sex worker. Investigators established that she was a victim of trafficking and rescued her from the premises.

Philip Udogwu, alleged to have trafficked the victim, was arrested in September and remains in custody following his appearance in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court. Authorities believe the female suspect is an accomplice of Udogwu who helped groom the victim into sex work.