The defendants are accused of luring dozens of victims from Venezuela and other countries to the U.S. on the “promise of a better life."

Eight Venezuelan gang members have been indicted in connection with sex trafficking women from South America to Tennessee, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Eight Venezuelan nationals have been named in a new indictment for their connection to an “unlawful sex business enterprise,” which involved bringing women from Central and South America to the United States.