Police charge two people with human trafficking for allegedly forcing children to beg

Slovak police have filed criminal charges against two individuals for human trafficking, alleging they forced children to engage in begging activities. The suspects face severe penalties under Slovak law if convicted of the trafficking charges. Human trafficking carries some of the heaviest sentences in the Slovak criminal code, particularly when it involves the exploitation of minors. The case highlights ongoing concerns about organized begging schemes that exploit vulnerable children, a practice that has drawn increased law enforcement attention across Central Europe.