Thai police have arrested a woman on suspicion of leaving her underage daughter in Japan to provide sexual services. The police say the mother denies the charge.
The owner of a private-room massage parlor in Tokyo has already been arrested in Japan for allegedly forcing the girl with Thai nationality to provide sexual services. She was aged 12 at that time.
Her mother, who had been taken into custody in Taiwan, was transferred on Tuesday to Thailand, where she was arrested on charges including human trafficking.
Thai police told a news conference in Bangkok on Wednesday that the mother has admitted to leaving her daughter in Japan to have her work in the parlor.
They also said the mother explained that she had to have her daughter work as the mother was in debt over the costs of giving birth to a boy.
But they said the mother told them that she did not intend to have the child provide sexual services.
The Japanese and Thai sides are making arrangements to return the girl to her home country. Thai police plan to interview her after she returns.
They also plan to work together with Japanese police as they believe there may be a network handling illegal labor abroad, and that other Thais were involved in the case.

Quiz 1:
According to the article, what charges is the mother facing in Thailand?
A. Theft and fraud
B. Human trafficking
C. Illegal immigration
D. Tax evasion

Quiz 2:
What was the girl's age when she was allegedly forced to provide sexual services in Japan?
A. 10 years old
B. 13 years old
C. 12 years old
D. 15 years old

Quiz 3:
What is the Thai police planning to do after the girl returns to her home country?
A. Interview her
B. Reward her for her bravery
C. Send her to school
D. Deport her



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Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: C
Quiz 3: A