Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Federal agents arrested the dance instructor Monday as he tried to fly back to Russia with three of the women. Agents arrested Kennard, of Chugiak, on Tuesday for his part in the alleged fraud, including a felony count of aiding and abetting preparation of false visa applications. Both were jailed.
Location
United States · Anchorage, Alaska · 2001 (location generalized to protect survivors)
Response & intervention
Put in jail.
The Immigration and Naturalization Service took all seven women into custody after agents observed several of them dancing nude and accepting tips from customers. They face no charges because they are considered victims and are being looked after by the INS, said Robert Eddy, director of the agency for Alaska.
INS
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