Alleged trafficking victim: I faced ‘voodoo process’ before coming here

A woman accused of trafficking a Nigerian woman into the country and forcing her into prostitution has gone on trial in Dublin.

The alleged victim said she underwent a “voodoo process” in Nigeria before coming to Ireland, during which she swore she would not report the alleged trafficker, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard yesterday.

Joy Imasogie, aged 40, of Chapleswood Crescent, Hollystown, Dublin 15, has pleaded not guilty to organising for the woman to enter the country illegally, to compelling or coercing the woman to be a prostitute, and to controlling or directing the activities of prostitution for gain on dates between March 2006 and April 2008.