London: Six people in London have been charged in connection with trafficking a woman from Hyderabad, police said on Friday.
The suspects have been charged with several counts including sexual assault, actual bodily harm (ABH) and making threats to kill the victim, who has not been named.
The suspects are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on bail on June 7.
A Scotland Yard statement said the suspects include Shashi Kala Obhrai, 58, an optician who is charged with trafficking within the UK, actual bodily harm and making threats to kill.
Balram Kala Obhrai, 53, a computer entrepreneur, is accused of trafficking her into the UK and making threats to kill.
Other suspects are Enkarta Balapovi, 53, a butcher, Shanaz Begum, 56, a shop worker, Aleemuddin Mohammed, 44, a supermarket manager from Harrow, and Shamina Yousuf, 42, a secretary.
The suspects have been charged with several counts including sexual assault, actual bodily harm (ABH) and making threats to kill the victim, who has not been named.
The suspects are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on bail on June 7.
Balram Kala Obhrai, 53, a computer entrepreneur, is accused of trafficking her into the UK and making threats to kill.
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