48-year-old Joy Jeff, one of the few women on Italy’s most-wanted list, was arrested in Nigeria on June 4, 2022.
She was flown from Abuja back to Rome, Italy, where she has been sentenced to 13 years in prison.
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The crimes of the convict, who was tried in her absence, included running a prostitution ring, Italian police said on Wednesday.
The international warrant issued before her extradition was facilitated by a treaty signed by Nigeria and Italy in 2020.
Investigators in the city of Ancona said Jeff played a major role in trafficking women to Italy, Spain and the Netherlands.
The victims narrated how they were forced into prostitution by violence and threats.
Video released by the Italian police showed the woman being flown from the Abuja airport to Ciampino airport in Rome.
“Africa today is a strategic location when looking for fugitives and fighting organised crime,” said Vittorio Rizzi, an officer responsible for international coordination.