What was supposed to be a cultural and educational experience turned into a nightmare for two young foreign women, victims of segregation, psychological pressure and sexual advances in Pozzuoli.
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The two girls, a 29 year old originally from Trinidad and Tobago and a 24 year old Colombian, had arrived in Italy via AuPairWorld, an international platform that promotes cultural exchange programs between host families and young volunteers.
A man hosted them in his home 53 year old mani, who immediately showed inappropriate behavior, forcing them to suffer constant harassment and limiting their personal freedom inside the apartment.
Locked up at home and forced to endure constant harassment
According to the reconstruction by the State Police, the two young women were subjected to a real regime of segregation and constant psychological pressure.
Fortunately, the nightmare ended with the intervention of the police, alerted by a signal from alarm raised by girls. The officers intervened in the home and put an end to the abusive situation.
The man was stopped and reported: serious charges are pending against him, including harassment and deprivation of personal liberty.
The two young women are now safe and assisted by specialized operators. The incident once again raises the attention on the need for greater controls and protection for those who participate in exchange programs, often used improperly by individuals who have completely different intentions.
Article published on 4 April 2025 - 07:29
The article describes a very serious and worrying situation, it is unacceptable that young women can live such terrible experiences in a foreign country. It is important that there are more controls to avoid abuses of this type.
I can't believe what happened, it's incredible how some people can take advantage of someone's vulnerability. We need to do more to protect those who come to Italy for cultural reasons.