BOSTON, MA — Seven men were arrested during a human trafficking operation Saturday.
The Boston Police Department’s Human Trafficking Unit took the suspects into custody June 13.
Police arrested Angelo Furtado, 54, Darren Francisque, 24, Matthew Fitzpatrick, 26, Rev. Mahayaye-Vineetha Thero, 32, Sundararajan Vaidyanathan, 56, Timothy Sitorus, 42, and Yaseen Ahmad, 19.
All seven suspects are expected to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court on charges of sex for a fee.
Anyone with information related to human trafficking is urged to contact the Boston Police Human Trafficking Unit at (617) 343-6533.
Community members who wish to provide information anonymously may do so through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS, by texting “TIP” to CRIME (27463), or online at Boston Police CrimeStoppers.
Photos and videos related to the investigation can also be submitted anonymously via CrimeStoppers.
