Partner at brothel is still at large
This is the Romanian woman who subjected three women to a "degrading ordeal" after coercing them to work in a West Midlands brothel.
The image was released as police revealed the man accused of being her partner in crime was still at large.
Verginica Niculina, aged 25, was jailed for 16 months for her part in the operation in Unett Street, Smethwick.
Wolverhampton crown court was told on Wednesday how she teamed up with a partner in crime called Antonio Tanase – a fellow Romanian – who also arrived in the country in December. They got the three women, all Romanian, to work inside the brothel.
They were only allowed outside when accompanied by Niculina to make sure they did not escape.
Police today revealed Tanase, desribed in court as "the main ringleader" was still at large, possibly still in Birmingham or the Black Country.
Police were alerted to the brothel by family of the girls in Romania and executed a search warrant on February 5, leading to Niculina being charged with causing or inciting prostitution for gain and pleading guilty.
"Officers want to speak to the 34-year-old in connection with two allegations relating to women being forced to work in the sex industry.
"Officers believe Tanase, who is also known as Pardy or Parda, may be moving around the Smethwick, Selly Oak and Balsall Heath areas of Birmingham, or could have travelled back to Romania."
Anyone with information is urged to call the confidential Crimestoppers line on 0800 555111 or Smethwick CID on 0845 113 5000.
