6 arrested in prostitution bust in Newark, Delaware

NEWARK, Del. (WPVI) -- Authorities have arrested six men in a prostitution bust in Newark, Delaware.

Undercover officers placed a fake ad online and received more than 150 calls in response.

Police say six men then showed up at a hotel requesting sexual favors in exchange for money or drugs.

All six were arrested and charged.

Newark Police released the following list of suspects and the charges filed against them:

Saleh Ahmed, 41, of Newark DE - Patronizing a Prostitute

Jeffrey Osborne, 47, of Kemblesville PA - Patronizing a Prostitute, Marijuana Possession

Shrey Upadhyay, 25, of W. Deptford NJ - Patronizing a Prostitute

Mario Colon, 24, of New Castle DE - Patronizing a Prostitute

Jason Wilson, 34, of Newark DE - Patronizing a Prostitute

Robert North, 49, of Smyrna, DE - Patronizing a Prostitute

All six were issued summonses to appear in court at a later date and released from custody.

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