Recently, an international gang that used the loverboy method to lure in unsecure women has been arrested by the cooperation of the Viennese, Romanian and Great Britain police departments. This illegal prostitution gang has been forcing young women into prostitution for years and they have accumulated millions of euros in profit in this time. Read on to find out more about this gang, as well as the loverboy method now!

What does the loverboy method mean?

If you are unfamiliar with the loverboy term, it’s basically a method that some people use to lure unsuspecting women into illegal prostitution. The man who uses the loverboy method lures in unsuspecting ladies with gifts and promises, just to later sell her into illegal and forced prostitution in another country.

• Explanation of Loverboy method: The Loverboy Method

The women who fall victim to this method think that they have finally found a man they can trust and love, but this is just an act. The loverboy usually promises a good job in another country, with which he lures the girl to leave her home country.

Once they have arrived to the destination, the women have their passports taken away from them and forced into having paid sex for the trafficker’s profit. The women who fall victim to this method are usually threatened verbally and they also have to endure physical abuse.

International Loverboy Gang in Europe

According to our sources, the gang has been forcing women into prostitution for years and most of the women had to work in Vienna. Reports show that the women who were forced into prostitution were between the ages of 18 and 40. Some of the women were sold to other gangs who paid up to 8,000 euros for the women.

The gang has been operating in three different countries since 2012 and made a huge profit with this method. The police forces in Romania have raided 16 houses and arrested 22 suspects, some of which are thought to be the leaders of the Vienna branch of the illegal prostitution gang.

According to police reports, multiple luxury cars, weapons, cash, jewels and other luxury commodities have been seized. After the arrests, 15 suspects have been kept in for questioning. In Great Britain, two suspects have been arrested and brought in for questioning who are thought to be linked to this international loverboy gang. In Vienna there were no arrests yet, but law enforcement officers have seized documents and cell phone information from the suspects.

According to police reports, the leaders behind this gang have disguised their operations behind a family run gold-trading business. Sources indicate that the gang had connections in Cyprus, Switzerland, Turkey, Germany, Romania and Austria since 2012. Additionally, the gang is also suspected to have put counterfeit British pounds on the market as well, totalling to over 1,115,000 euros in profit.

Conclusion on the loverboy gang

Illegal and forced prostitution is still a huge problem in the 21^st century and many women are brought into this life every year. The loverboy method is one of the most common ways gang members lure insecure women into illegal prostitution. Law enforcement is trying to arrest the people behind these types of operations, but this is a hard task since there are so many gangs that use this to force women into illegal prostitution. Hopefully, we will be able to report more similar cases where the loverboys get arrested and the women who are forced are let go.

This wasn’t the first time we have encountered and posted about the loverboy method. If you’re interested in learning more about this subject, or seeing what other members of the community had to say about it, be sure to read the forum thread that has been created for this purpose on our SV forum now! We would love to hear your thoughts on the subject, so feel free to visit our forum and join in on the conversation.

Read more about Loverboy related cimes

We’ve found many related news pieces from the near past, coverint the loverboy method:

• Loverboy on trial for human trafficking and extortion
• Loverboy Seduces Young Girl and Turns Her into a Prostitute
• Men forced several women to prostitution

The COVID-19 epidemic has had a tremendous impact on not only the prostitution scene in Vienna, but the whole world. We’re seeing brothels being closed in every major prostitution hub around the world and lots of women who previously worked in this field of work are now left without a job.

Since it is now almost impossible to work in this field legally, many women turn to illegal prostitution in order to get some sort of income amidst the corona virus epidemic. In this article, we will be looking at the effects of the corona virus on the whole prostitution scene everywhere around the world, so keep reading if you’re interested in these news pieces!

Heilderberg, Germany

Like in most other cities around the world, Heilderberg in Germany also had to close down most of its clubs when the Corona virus situation became more severe. One of the biggest brothels in the city Bienenstock Eros Center had to close its doors and let the women who worked there go for the time being.

According to the owner of the brothel, they can hold off like this for a while, but not forever. He also said that the whole industry will be different once the COVID-19 situation blows over. Not only will the clients be more careful, but the ladies will be a lot more cautious too.

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When the brothel was closed, the women who worked there had no other choice but to travel back to their home countries. Since there were no buses or other form of transportation, the owner of the Bienenstock Eros Center hired taxis to take the ladies back to their home cities.

Some of the ladies still try to work in this field of work, but now they do it a bit differently. For example, one of the ladies who worked in Bienenstock Eros Center now undresses in front of a web camera for tips in one of the rooms in the brothel.

Thailand

Thailand’s prostitution scene was also hit hard by the Corona virus epidemic and over 300,000 prostitutes lost their job from one day to another. However, the difference here is that prostitution is not legalized in Thailand and because of this, the women who worked as prostitutes do not get any help from the government.

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The major cities where these women worked have lost all tourist customers and cannot continue to work without clients. Most of the prostitutes in Thailand come from poor villages where they now had to go back because of lack of clients in the city. Some prostitutes who lost their jobs now try to offer their services online, but this introduces numerous new problems that they have to deal with.

Japan

Japan is under a state of emergency too because of the Corona virus epidemic and like everywhere else; prostitutes have been left without work here too. According to a prostitute who was interviewed, before the pandemic, she had around 3-4 customers each day, which was enough for her.

However, since the country went into lockdown, everybody is staying home and she is out of work. According to her, she doesn’t know how she will be able to pay rent and buy food because she’s out of work and nobody is hiring amidst the epidemic.

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The Japanese government has issued stimulus packages to people, but not every prostitute is eligible for it. Besides, in order for them to receive this money, they would essentially have to out themselves as prostitutes, which could introduce new problems.

Many prostitutes in Japan who opted for the money say that although the help they get from the government is appreciated, it’s not enough. As a result of this, prostitutes have been left on the streets and some don’t even have money to buy food for themselves.

United Kingdom

Prostitutes in the UK are also out of work and they are not eligible to receive any government help because their line of work is not recognized as a real job. Because of this, many sex workers in the UK have to continue working illegally in order to have enough money for food and rent.

However, because of the lockdown that is in place, most of the women have lost all of their regular clients. Now, sex workers in the UK demand that their line of work should be recognized as a real job and that they should get monetary help and the other benefits that everybody else gets.

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Many prostitutes who have worked in this line of work before the Corona virus pandemic now try to continue working on online platforms. However, not everyone can do this for obvious reasons.

For example, some women live with their families, so doing online shows in front of the camera is out of question. In addition, the women feel in danger even on online platforms because of the hate mail that they constantly receive. According to one sex worker, this is mostly because everybody is at home and they have a lot more time on their hand for stuff like this.

Austria

As reported previously, all brothels and similar establishments had to be closed in Vienna. The latest news about when these places can be opened again is July 1. However, we cannot be sure that the situation will be less severe then, so this isn’t guaranteed either.

We think that escort agencies will be the first ones to start doing business again, but we cannot say when. Unfortunately, much like everywhere else, Austria’s prostitution scene has been halted by the COVID-19 virus too.

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If you wish to read more about these news, check out the article that we have recently published on our blog!

Conclusion

As you can see, the prostitution scene was hit all over the world and everyone is trying to survive this as best they can. Some people have taken to illegal prostitution, while others try their luck with on online platforms. Many women have lost their main source of income and had to travel back to their country of origin for the time being. Some governments are trying to help these women in need of help, while others simply ignore them and leave them in a very bad situation.

Unfortunately, at this time we cannot say when everything is getting back to normal and we just have to wait and see. Until then, you can read some of the previously published posts on our blog and learn more about the situation that way. Be sure to keep checking our website for more information, as we will post any news as soon as we find them.

As most of you already know the current COVID-19 crisis has impacted almost every type of business and industry in the whole world. However, the prostitution scene is affected by the Corona virus even more than others. Prostitution all around the world has stopped and many women have been left without a job. What are the exact reasons as to why the Corona virus has hit the prostitution scene even harder than other industries?

Prostitution is a social industry

One of the main and most obvious reasons why the prostitution scene was hit harder than any other industry is because this is mainly a social business. Regardless of what type of prostitution we are talking about, clients have to meet with the girls one way or another. This is even truer when we consider sex bars and saunaclubs where many clients and women are present at the same time. Continuing to go to places like this could exponentially increase the number of infected individuals, which could prolong the epidemic for an even longer period of time.

As a result of this, all brothels and similar establishments had to be closed, essentially putting the whole prostitution scene in hibernation.

Many people don’t have money for prostitutes

Another reason why the prostitution scene was hit hard by the Corona virus is the fact that many people have lost their jobs. Since their income has been lowered, and there are more essential things that also require money, most people do not have the extra cash to spend on prostitutes. Naturally, there are people who would gladly go to a prostitute even now if they were allowed to do so, but the sad truth is that a large number of clients simply cannot afford to spend money on the prostitution scene right now.

We are sure that this will get back to its normal routine, but as it currently stands, we can understand that people would rather spend their money on the most essential things.

Borders between countries are closed

Although not all borders are closed, this still has a huge impact on tourism in Vienna. Many clients who pay for sexual services in the city travel in from abroad, which means that there’s a huge clientele loss for brothels and other similar establishments.

Of course, there are many Viennese customers too who pay for sexual services, but most clients have been businessmen from abroad. Until the borders are fully opened up and people are allowed to freely travel wherever they want, sex businesses in Vienna will keep feeling the effects of the COVID-19 virus.

Women who work in the prostitution business have travelled back to their home countries

As you might already know, most prostitutes who worked in Vienna haven’t been Austrian women. The most common nationalities in Vienna were ladies from Romania, Hungary and similar European countries. Since most of them travelled home when the epidemic started, in order not to get stranded in Austria, there are far fewer ladies in the city now. As a result of this, most brothels couldn’t even open right now because of lack of girls who could work for them.

Of course, as soon as these types of establishments are allowed to open again, we are sure that the ladies will start coming back to the city too.

Clients fear they will be infected with the Corona virus

Last, but not least importantly, one of the most obvious reasons why the prostitution scene has been hit hard by the virus is the fact that clients are simply afraid that they will get the COVID-19 virus from a prostitute. Since people can show no signs of being ill while already being infected with the virus, many clients simply do not want to take the chance.

Of course, the ladies could be tested regularly, but unfortunately even hospitals are lacking in terms of testing equipment and the supplies couldn’t and shouldn’t be used to test prostitutes.

Conclusion

The Corona virus has definitely hit the prostitution scene hard; even harder than other industries. The infectious nature of the virus has made it very hard for prostitutes to work in the city, and most of them are simply waiting for the epidemic to end before they could get back to work. Since all brothels are closed for safety, clients cannot simply visit one of these places either. The lack of monetary means is also a huge benefactor of COVID-19’s impact on the prostitution scene.

Until the epidemic is over, we will have to patiently wait. In reality, the measures taken by the Viennese government are very helpful in stopping the spread of the virus. Everybody should stay home and practice social distancing until we can put this whole crisis behind us.

With the COVID-19 disease continuing to have an impact on the sex scene in Vienna, the whole prostitution business in the city still hasn’t returned to its normal state. Since we’ve recently seen much false information published in local newspapers, we have decided to focus once again on Vienna sex scene news.

Our readers should regularly check our blog for the latest information, as we will be posting it as soon as we acquire the details. We will also share the gossip that we hear considering the prostitution scene in Vienna, but this will be clearly indicated that it’s not facts, but rather just simple gossip. In today’s article, we have three news pieces to share with our readers, so keep on reading to find out more!

All brothels and similar establishments must be closed until the 1st of July

The Austrian government has recently officially stated that all brothels and similar establishments in Vienna need to be closed until July 1^st. This is now an official and widely known fact, but we have noticed that local newspapers have wrote many fake news about this in the past couple of days.

Various information about the reopening of brothels was posted by Austrian newspapers without actually having any official information on the matter. This is mainly why it is important to get your news from reliable places that can put evidence behind their statements.

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Now that the government has made an official statement, we know that we won’t have brothels and sex clubs in the city at least for the next two months. Of course, this restriction might be extended, depending on the Wien Coronavirus situation. We will definitely update our readers as soon as any new information emerges.

Escort agencies will probably start operating again soon because they have to

There are no official statements or facts considering this; however, we speculate that escort agencies in Vienna will start working again soon, simply because they have to.

Escort agencies have always been a huge part of the Vienna sex scene and the COVID-19 epidemic hasn’t changed this. Since there are so many girls who rely on working in escort agencies in Vienna, we think that these types of businesses will start operating again soon legally or illegally. Although we do not know how escort agencies will start doing business, but it’s not far-fetched to think that they will open up their business one way or another.

Laufhaus Rosi is now being rebranded

Laufhaus Rosi is an establishment that is run by the same people who are behind one of the most popular Laufhauses in the city, Laufhaus Vienna. Although the management of the place already has a very successful business in the city, Laufhaus Rosi wasn’t as popular as the owners thought it would be. Because of this, Laufhaus Rosi had to be closed last year, without any announcements about its reopening.

Now in 2020, Laufhaus Rosi is being rebranded under the new name “Sissi’s Residence”. According to our sources, the laufhaus was set to open last week, but because of the Austrian government’s statement about brothels having to be closed for at least two more months, the opening did not happen.

At this time, we are unsure as to what the future holds for Sissi’s Residence. Maybe the establishment will have a successful opening once brothels are allowed to operate again, but maybe this business will have the same fate as Laufhaus Rosi. We will have to wait and see what else is in store for this business. Until then, you can read more about Laufhaus Rosi on the SV Forum now!

Conclusion on the latest news in the Vienna sex scene

As you can see, the Corona virus is still having a huge impact on the sex scene in Vienna and we will have to wait a couple of more months until the city can get back to its former glory considering the prostitution business.

Some establishments might open before they are allowed, but this will definitely have consequences for the owners of the business. Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to tell when everything can get back to normal. Hopefully, brothels and similar businesses can start working from July and we can start exploring everything that the Vienna sex scene has to offer.

Until then, we will make sure to keep our readers updated on everything that is happening in the city. If you wish to read more interesting articles from our blog, be sure to check out some of our previous entries.

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has had an impact on the whole world, including the sex scene in Vienna. According to our sources, many businesses in Vienna are noticing a decline in the amount of visitors since the virus has spread to Europe. However, there is no need to panic, as this virus is not as dangerous as everyone seems to think, especially not in Vienna. Read on to find out more about the Coronavirus effect on sex in Vienna!

Vienna is safe; don’t be afraid of the virus

Despite the decline in the number of clients visiting Viennese establishments, there is no need for panic and no need to cancel your business or pleasure trip to the city. At this point in time, there is no quarantine in place and there’s no prominent case of the virus in the city. It is completely safe to do business as usual in the capital of Austria, regardless of the Coronavirus hysteria.

• Coronavirus Vienna thread in Sex Vienna Forum

Why is everybody panicking about the Coronavirus?

People are afraid of the current Corona virus because of misleading information about the subject. Many news outlets are publishing uninformed and panic-inducing pieces about the virus, which adds fuel to the fire.

It is no surprise that many people believe what they read online and start panicking and thinking irrationally. However, there’s no reason for this, as the virus is in fact much less dangerous than people think it is. Because of this, there is no need to be alarmed or frightened of traveling to Vienna in the nearby future.

Join the conversation about Coronavirus effects on sex in Vienna

If you have anything to add or you would like to see what other people had to say about the current condition of the sex scene amid the Coronavirus China Symptome outbreak, go ahead and read the following thread in our Vienna Sex Forum: Coronavirus effects on the sex scene in Vienna