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Rapper who allegedly tattooed sex trafficking victims with name of his DJ business remains at large: Ohio AG

FOX News logo FOX News 1/26/2023 Andrew Miller
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Authorities in Ohio are looking for the public’s help to find a Cleveland rapper wanted for sex trafficking charges who allegedly branded victims with is company’s name.

Dawud Sami, 42, was indicted on six felony counts related to human trafficking and promoting prostitution in December after authorities received tips he was operating a trafficking ring and advertising sex for sale online, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s office said in a press release.

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Sami, who goes by the name "Officially GP" which stands for "Officially Got Paper," is said to have branded the women he was trafficking with tattoos of the name of his company, "Red Karpet."

The press release says Sami "is a rapper and music producer who owns a business called Red Karpet Entertainment on E. 185th Street in Cleveland."

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Dawud Sami, 42, is facing felony human trafficking charges Ohio Attorney General's Office © hio Attorney General's Office Dawud Sami, 42, is facing felony human trafficking charges Ohio Attorney General's Office

Sami is also accused of buying luxury cars and a home using the identities of his victims.

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"The task force uncovered credible, serious allegations that this trafficker must answer for," Yost said

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Dawud Sami, 42, is facing felony human trafficking charges Ohio Attorney General's Office © Ohio Attorney General's Office Dawud Sami, 42, is facing felony human trafficking charges Ohio Attorney General's Office

"We’re hoping the public has information on his location so this investigation can bring his victims justice."

The press release added that Sami's birth name is Thomas Bradford.

Anyone with information about Sami's whereabouts is asked to contact the Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force at (216) 443-6085 or submit tips through Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County.

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