HSI Buffalo investigation lands sentencing of New York woman who participated in sex trafficking conspiracy

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A New York woman was sentenced for her role in a sex trafficking conspiracy that exploited two teenagers following an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Buffalo with local law enforcement partners.

Jasmin Osteen, 27, of Jamestown, was sentenced to serve 144 months in prison, the U.S. District Court for the District of Western New York announced Feb. 4. She was previously convicted of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a minor.

“It is appalling to discover two teenagers will suffer life-long trauma after being victimized by Jasmin Osteen’s heinous sex trafficking enterprise,” said HSI Buffalo Special Agent in Charge. Erin Keegan. “No youth should have to endure the abuse these young ladies faced. We commend the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and the Jamestown Police Department for helping us shut this illicit business down. HSI Buffalo vows to end the violence against human trafficking victims caused by perverse individuals seeking pleasure or profit from them.”

According to the investigation, between August and October 2020, Osteen conspired with others to coerce two 17-year-old minors to engage in commercial sex acts. Osteen transported the minor victims to a hotel in Buffalo, where they were supplied with alcohol and drugs. Osteen then contacted various clients, who each engaged in commercial sex acts with minor victims. Osteen utilized Facebook to arrange for the commercial sex acts, and then received a majority of the proceeds.