Five Nebraska residents face federal charges in an alleged multifaceted criminal conspiracy involving human trafficking at hotels and other businesses across the Omaha metro area and central Nebraska, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska announced Tuesday.

Charged and arrested on Aug. 12 were Kentakumar “Ken” Chaudhari, 36, and Rashmi “Falguni” Samani, 42, both of Elkhorn; Amit Prahladbhai Chaudhari, 32, and Amit Babubhai “Matt” Chaudhari, 33, both of Omaha; and Maheshkumar “Mahesh” Chaudhari, 38, of Norfolk.

Federal, state, and local officers executed search warrants at 14 businesses and two residences, including four hotels and several Brow and Lash salons. Authorities rescued 10 minors — some under 12 — and 17 adults from alleged forced labor at the hotels, where victims worked long hours for little or no pay and were charged for filthy, unsafe lodging.

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