George Coman, 35, from Glasgow, told the woman she could find work and claim benefits if she agreed to move to the UK from her native Romania.

But when she arrived in Scotland, in February 2024, the victim was driven to Coman’s flat in the south-west of Glasgow where she was given a room.

She was quickly told she was to work as a prostitute, adverts had already been placed offering sexual services with her and half of any payment would go to Coman.

In a hearing at the High Court in Glasgow, prosecutors told how the woman – who could not speak, write or read English – was taken by Coman to a hotel and at least two private addresses for the purposes of prostitution.

Coman, a Romanian national himself, also admitted assaulting the woman – striking her on the head and pulling her hair after she challenged him. 

He ultimately drove her to Glasgow Airport but the victim bravely reported her experiences to police officers based there.

Appearing for sentence at the High Court in Kilmarnock this week (28 January 2026), Coman was given four years’ imprisonment. 
He will also be subject to a trafficking and exploitation prevention order (TEPO) for five years following his release from jail. 

During this time, he will be closely monitored. His conduct and activities – including financial behaviour and use of communication devices - will be subject to strict restrictions.

Procurator fiscal Sineidin Corrins said: “George Coman deceived, coerced and exploited a vulnerable woman. He was determined that she come to Scotland and work as a prostitute entirely for his own selfish ends.

“His victim showed great courage in reporting her terrible experiences. We hope there is some comfort to be found now that he has been held accountable.

“Scotland is a country hostile to this kind of exploitation. Our prosecutors, working with Police Scotland and other law enforcement partners, will play their part in protecting and supporting victims.”