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Yasser Abdouh Mohammed Alssiady, 50, remains jailed without bail after allegedly recruiting 16-year-old victim

FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayetteville man faces severe human trafficking and criminal sexual conduct charges in South Carolina after allegedly exploiting a teenage victim who approached him seeking employment, according to Rock Hill Police Department officials and jail records.

Yasser Abdouh Mohammed Alssiady, 50, of Fayetteville, remains in the York County jail without bail after a judge denied bond during a weekend court hearing. The investigation began in late October when detectives discovered Alssiady had allegedly recruited a 16-year-old victim who had asked for work at a business on Herlong Avenue in Rock Hill.

According to police statements, Alssiady enticed the minor into sexual acts, providing money, a rental car, and other transportation as payment. He now faces charges of trafficking in persons and first-degree criminal sexual conduct.

The case highlights the grim reality of human trafficking that can involve residents of Cumberland County, underscoring the importance of community vigilance. The involvement of a Fayetteville resident in a multi-state trafficking investigation demonstrates how these crimes transcend jurisdictional boundaries.

Law enforcement agencies emphasize that human trafficking involves coercion and exploitation, with perpetrators often targeting vulnerable individuals through seemingly legitimate contacts.

Report any suspicions of human trafficking or exploitation to local law enforcement immediately. In Fayetteville, contact the Police Department at (910) 433-1529 or the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. Follow ongoing coverage of this case at ccnc.news.