BOSTON — A Massachusetts man has been arrested in Michigan and charged with sex trafficking a victim across four states, the U.S. Attorney said Monday.
Melando Streety, a/k/a “Prez,” 41, of Lowell, was charged with sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and five counts of transporting a person to engage in prostitution, Acting U.S. Attorney Josh Levy said in a statement.
Streety will make an initial appearance in federal court in Detroit.
According to the indictment, from September to December 2023, Streety caused the victim to engage in commercial sex through the use of various means, including force, threats of force, fraud and coercion.
During this time, he also transported the victim from Nevada to Massachusetts and then to Rhode Island and New York, all to involve the victim in prostitution, prosecutors said.
The charge of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison, with a maximum sentence of life in prison, at least five years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000.
Each count of transporting a person to engage in prostitution provides a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000.
Members of the public who have information regarding this case should call 888-221-6023, option 5.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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