A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Padova, Italy, for allegedly forcing his pregnant wife into prostitution and subjecting her to physical violence. The 20-year-old victim, of Romanian origin, was reportedly held against her will without access to a mobile phone, and beaten if her earnings were insufficient. Authorities confirm the man had been previously investigated for exploitation several years ago. The wife was essentially segregated by her husband. Currently, procedures for the man’s expulsion from Italy have been initiated. This case highlights the devastating reality of domestic abuse intertwined with human trafficking. Further investigations are underway to determine the full extent of the exploitation.