Israeli Police Charge Two in Haifa Human Trafficking Case Exploiting Vulnerable Women

Israeli police investigators from the Haifa district's central unit, led by Deputy Commissioner Yoni Hajaj, filed a prosecutor's statement on Friday against two main suspects in a human trafficking case involving women in Haifa and the Krayot area. The suspects are Rotem Aysha-Gron, 38, from Kiryat Motzkin, and Sharon (Marz) Marciano, 43, from Kiryat Haim. An indictment is expected by next Tuesday, following a court order extending their detention by four days until then.

The covert investigation began in June 2025 and uncovered a network that allegedly lured young women, including those with disabilities or in severe mental and economic distress, through false job offers for "office work." The suspects provided housing and apparent salaries to the victims but then coerced them into prostitution in rented apartments, using social media to advertise and applying threats and pressure.

The inquiry involved extensive evidence collection, advanced technological surveillance, and locating victims. Authorities gathered approximately 2,000 pages of wiretap transcripts. Several individuals were arrested on serious charges including human trafficking, slavery conditions, aggravated pimping, prostitution advertising, extortion, and rape.

Haifa police emphasized their commitment to aggressively combat human trafficking and protect vulnerable populations. Defense attorney Tomer Nave stated it was premature to condemn the suspects, noting the allegations relate to events from several years ago and that the defense will respond thoroughly once investigation materials are reviewed.