A 35-year-old man in San Mateo has been arrested for allegedly forcing a woman to work as an unpaid caregiver, threatening her with death if she complied.
Police report that the victim, who came from China, had her passport taken upon arrival, leading to months of verbal abuse and lack of personal freedoms.
In a startling instance of abuse, the suspect is said to have held a knife to the victim's throat while making threats against her life.
Following her escape, the victim was provided with a safe location and access to necessary support services, emphasizing the importance of protective aid for trafficking victims.
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