Police free Kenyan woman held in Otwock flat, 40-year-old charged with human trafficking

Rescue in Otwock

Police in Otwock received a report that a Kenyan woman was being held against her will in a flat in the city. Officers identified the address and, on arriving there, heard a woman calling for help from inside. The door was closed from the outside, so officers decided to force it open. The intervention took place in late October 2026, according to one report.

“After arriving at the address, officers heard a woman calling for help from inside.”

Investigation and evidence

Once the door was opened, the woman was freed and immediately received the necessary help. An investigative team secured evidence at the flat. Police detained a 40-year-old man on suspicion of involvement in the trafficking. The Otwock District Prosecutor's Office then opened an investigation into the case.

Charges and custody

After analysing the evidence, prosecutors charged the 40-year-old man with human trafficking. They asked the Otwock District Court to apply the most severe preventive measure against him. The court granted the request and placed him in temporary detention for three months while proceedings continue. Police said they would not disclose details of what the suspect intended for the woman, citing her protection. Whether he is guilty will be decided by the court.