6 Aug 2012

Couple in Samoa awaits sentencing on prostitution charges

6:35 am on 6 August 2012

A man and a woman in Samoa will be sentenced today after they were found guilty on seven counts, including living on earnings from prostitution.

The couple were charged after police had investigated complaints relating to the criminal activities which involved several men working in a construction company.

The defendants were operating a prostitution ring from Malolelei village.

The court has ordered for Sanele Sanele and Metala James to remain in police custody to await sentencing.