India, Sept. 6 -- The Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) crime branch has arrested a 41-year-old television actress for allegedly running a prostitution racket by luring struggling actors from the film and television industry into the flesh trade. Two women, who had worked in TV serials and Bengali films, were rescued during the raid.

The accused, identified as Anushka Das, had allegedly been operating the racket for several months. According to investigators, Das would receive calls from male clients on her mobile phone and then arrange meetings at pre-decided locations. At these spots, she would introduce women working in the entertainment industry to prospective clients and negotiate deals in exchange for money and her commission.

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