Hugo Hernandez-Velazquez received a 188-month prison sentence for leading a Mexican sex trafficking organization that victimized young women. After pleading guilty in April 2023, he was extradited from Mexico. From 2001 to 2009, he and his siblings used false promises to lure victims into the U.S., subjecting them to prostitution, violence, and coercion. The network operated mainly in Queens, New York, and extended to states such as Florida, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. Co-defendants also received significant sentences, and the importance of survivor bravery in this case was highlighted.
Hugo Hernandez-Velazquez, 48, who led a Mexican sex trafficking organization, was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for using violence, coercion, and fraud.
From 2001 to 2009, Hernandez-Velazquez lured young women into the U.S. with false promises, forcing them into prostitution while subjecting them to severe abuse.
The trafficking network operated primarily from Queens, New York, and affected victims across Florida, Georgia, and Pennsylvania, highlighting its extensive reach.
HSI New York Special Agent Ricky J. Patel emphasized the importance of survivor bravery in achieving this sentencing and combating trafficking.
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