Read previewKat Torres, an Instagram influencer, was sentenced to eight years in a Brazilian prison for the human trafficking and slavery of a woman, according to the BBC.
According to the BBC, Torres had gone from living in a Brazillian favela to partying with Leonardo DiCaprio and other A-listers.
But according to the BBC, Ana and other followers said taking Torres' advice led to them becoming increasingly isolated from family and friends.
Freitas told the BBC that Torres later tried to persuade her to become a sex worker.
According to the BBC, Ana saw the news stories and contacted law enforcement agencies, including the FBI.
Persons:
—, Kat Torres, Torres, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ana, Letícia Maia, Desirrê Freitas, Freitas, Maia, @searchingDesirrê, Jesus
Organizations:
Service, BBC, BBC Eye, BBC News Brasil, FBI, Business, Globo
Locations:
Brazilian, New York, Brazil, Germany