A man and a woman were remanded in custody today after being accused in court of human trafficking, operating a brothel and living off the earnings of prostitution.
Dominic Griscti, 59, of Gudja and China-born Yujie Dimech 43, a resident of Valletta, both denied holding another Chinese national against her will, threatening her and using a massage parlour in Msida for activities which were beyond what it was licensed for.
Mr Grixti was also charged with being in illegal possession of an air gun.
Bail was refused.
Lawyer Veronique Dalli was defence counsel.