EXCLUSIVE: Romanian alleged 'madam' Andreia Necsoiu wanted back home to face 'controlling prostitution' allegations arrested in UK

A Romanian woman wanted in her native country to face allegations of human trafficking and controlling prostitution has appeared in court.

Andreia Necsoiu, 38, (pictured above) appeared at Westminster Magistrate's' Court on Thursday after being arrested on a European Arrest Warrant by police in Leicestershire.

She is contesting extradition to Romania where there is an active appeal for her whereabouts on the country's national police website.

She was remanded into custody ahead of a further hearing next month when a bail application will be made, due to her being "likely to abscond" due to the "nature and seriousness of the offence" and her "lack of community ties", according to the court record.

Necsoiu is the latest in huge numbers of convicted and suspected criminals from eastern Europe who have been found living in the UK.

Sex exploitation, human trafficking and prostitution are major issues across eastern Europe, including Romania, with nationals from these countries often setting up crime rings across Europe, including in the UK and Ireland.