Stoke-on-Trent woman jailed for 11 years for campaign of exploitation and violence
Anna Stukova sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court and given additional orders
A Stoke-on-Trent woman has been jailed for 11 years after carrying out a campaign of violence and exploitation against a vulnerable victim.
Anna Stukova, 30, from Tunstall, was convicted of multiple offences, including forcing a person to perform labour, sexual assault, physical assaults, witness intimidation, and theft. She was sentenced on Monday, 8th December, at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court.
Stukova’s offences took place between January 2023 and November 2024, during which she bullied, intimidated, and exploited the victim.
She forced her to steal, made her engage in sex work for money, and subjected her to physical and emotional abuse, including threats of violence, assaults, and theft of her belongings.
She was convicted of several charges following a trial, including:
- Requiring a person to perform forced or compulsory labour (two counts)
- Sexual assault
- Threatening a person with a blade in a public place
- Assault by beating (two counts)
- Assault causing actual bodily harm (two counts)
- Witness/juror intimidation (three counts)
- Theft and theft by finding
Stukova also pleaded guilty to one count of burglary.
The court imposed several additional restrictions on Stukova, including an indefinite restraining order, an indefinite requirement to register as a sex offender, and a 15-year slavery and trafficking protection order.
This order prohibits her from entering certain areas of Hanley and Cobridge.
Detective Constable Jennie Holland praised the bravery of the victim,.
She said: “The victim in this case, who was targeted because she was vulnerable, has shown immense bravery in supporting our investigation and we remain dedicated to protecting others like her in our communities."
Detective Inspector Carla Thompson from the modern slavery team, said: “The modern slavery team continues to investigate and support those most vulnerable within our communities.
“The team worked tirelessly with dedication and commitment to investigate these abhorrent crimes.”
Anyone concerned about possible exploitation or modern slavery is urged to contact police on 101 or via the Live Chat facility on their website. Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.