5 arrests in alleged human trafficking ring in Ventura County

Five people are behind bars after an investigation into a multi-million dollar human trafficking ring. Authorities say the victims were chinese women who are in the U.S. on visas and forced into a life of prostitution.

Investigators detail an elaborate network they say delivered millions of dollars in wire transfers to China. Women were forced to have sex with 20 to 30 men a day.

The probe started with cooperation of upscale motels in Ventura County. For six months detectives followed the money trail to a secret headquarters in San Gabriel.

When police finally arrested the coordinator of the whole operation, they say she tried to jump from a third floor window to escape police. They say she broke her leg. Ledgers, a bag full cell phones, that she used to communicate with the women and men for the sex acts, and a large amount of cash was found with her.

Bail for the five alleged conspirators is set at $5 million dollars each.