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Man Accused of Trafficking Victims in Columbus | Columbus News
Federal investigators are hunting down Raymond Jones, a 38-year-old Florida man accused of orchestrating a sprawling human trafficking ring across multiple states—including Columbus—where he allegedly trafficked at least six victims through force, fraud, and coercion. The case erupted after a tip from an officer who spotted red flags near a central Ohio shopping center hotel. Authorities say Jones, known to use aliases—including those of his victims—has evaded capture by moving across state lines, but U.S. Marshals are closing in with nationwide efforts. Victims reportedly suffered violence…
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