FBI: Kids forced into prostitution for Super Bowl

February 05, 2014 03:44

Sixteen juveniles forced into prostitution including some teens who had been reported missing by their families were rescued by the FBI in a two-week operation leading up to the NFL's Super Bowl championship, the agency said today.

Officials said the children ranged in age from 13 to 17 and were found in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

More than 50 women who were also forced to work as prostitutes were also rescued and more than 45 pimps were arrested, according to authorities. Officials said many of the women and children were forced to travel to the New York City area during the Super Bowl, America's biggest sporting event.

"The FBI and its partners remain committed to the identification and rescue of minor victims, and to hold accountable those who exploit children for financial gain," said Aaron Ford, special agent in charge of the FBI's Newark field office.

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