A MAN has been arrested after an Argus investigation found a "sex for rent" advert aimed at women left vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis.
Police arrested a 42-year-old on Monday, days after the paper launched an investigation after spotting an online advert aimed at women who had lost their jobs due to the “scamdemic”.
The man, from Worthing, was arrested on suspicion of affray and causing or inciting prostitution for gain.
He has been released under investigation while enquiries are ongoing.
A spokesman from Sussex Police said: "On Monday, a 42-year-old man from Worthing was arrested on suspicion of affray and causing or inciting prostitution for gain.
"He has been released under investigation while enquiries are ongoing."
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