Attorney General Ashley Moody condemned Mizrachi's actions, describing her as a depraved human trafficker who preyed on vulnerable women battling addiction. Mizrachi's tactics involved supplying heroin and fentanyl to compel the victims into engaging in sex work, with the majority of the profits going to Mizrachi. The case highlights the importance of public vigilance and reporting instances of human trafficking to authorities, as emphasized by the newly established statewide tipline: 855-FLA-SAFE.
The investigation further uncovered that Mizrachi, already on probation for trafficking heroin, expanded her criminal activities by recruiting women addicted to fentanyl and heroin. She lured victims from Miami and Pennsylvania with promises of financial opportunities and access to drugs, ultimately exploiting them for personal gain. Mizrachi's control over the victims extended to photographing them and advertising their services on commercial sex websites, managing their transactions while keeping the majority of the earnings.
Law enforcement became involved in the case when several victims managed to escape and report Mizrachi's illicit activities. Mizrachi faces charges of human trafficking of adults, along with additional legal consequences. The Office of Statewide Prosecution, under Attorney General Moody, will lead the prosecution of the case, underscoring the commitment to combatting human trafficking and seeking justice for the victims of such heinous crimes.
Attorney General Moody's efforts to address human trafficking include the establishment of a statewide reporting hotline, 855-FLA-SAFE, aimed at encouraging the public to report suspected trafficking incidents to law enforcement. The case of Elise Mizrachi serves as a stark reminder of the prevalence of human trafficking and the urgent need for collective action to protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation and abuse.
