Seven charged in connection with modern slavery and exploitation case in Oldham

Five men and two women have been charged in connection with arranging and facilitating travel of another person with the view to exploit and conspiracy to control prostitution for gain, following an investigation conducted by GMP’s Oldham CID and Neighbourhood teams, supported by GMP’s Modern Slavery Team and the North West Regional Crime Unit (ROCU).

This comes after a concern for welfare report was raised on Thursday 25 January 2024. A 31-year-old female is receiving support from specialist officers and agencies.

Those charged are: 

• Dan Cristian Scurtu (31/07/1975) of Crofton Street, Oldham
• Stefan Sorin Boeru (28/12/1999) of Howgill Crescent, Oldham
• Anisoara Stan (14/01/1980) of Ashton Road, Oldham
• Gheorghe Rusu (31/05/1982) of Abson Street, Oldham
• Victor-Viorel Stan (04/04/1983) of Grendon Avenue, Oldham
• Alina Lungu (16/03/2004) of Lime Street, Oldham
• Daniel Dobrin (06/11/2003) of Western Road, London

All seven people have been remanded into custody having appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates and Tameside Magistrates court.

To report a suspicion of modern day slavery or get advice you can contact the Modern Slavery Helpline confidentially on 08000 121 700. This is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

You can also report it to GMP online or by calling 101 at any time to report an incident. Always call 999 if there is a crime in action or immediate threat to life.

Further advice and support 

Modern Slavery Helpline 
Information and advice on modern slavery. 

The Salvation Army
Immediate and intensive support to ensure victims of trafficking are given the best possible chance of recovery. 

Migrant Help
Support services for adult victims of human trafficking. 

Stop the Traffik
Information and advice about worldwide trafficking, includes a downloadable app. 

Kalayaan
Advice, advocacy and support services for migrant domestic workers. 

Medaille Trust
Helps women, young men and children who have been freed from human trafficking. 

Barnardo's
Provides direct, specialist support to trafficked children. 

NSPCC
Advice and support for victims and families of trafficked children. 

Human Trafficking Foundation
Organisation shaping policy and legislation to help tackle human trafficking in the UK.