South Carolina’s Horry County.Following the discovery of an alleged child trafficking enterprise including forced labor at medical clinics in the Conway region by state and federal investigators, two women from Horry County are being charged with several crimes.
Earlier this week, Margaret Louise Roberson, 56, and Camisha Marie McGaskey, 31, were taken into custody by agents from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). SLED, Horry County Police, and Homeland Security Investigations are conducting a collaborative investigation into the two women’s alleged involvement in child trafficking and profiting from the forced labor of children in multiple locations.
Children Allegedly Forced Into Labor at Clinics
The charges are the result of a months-long investigation into suspicious conduct involving the transportation of juveniles to various medical facilities to work and clean. The trafficking started at the victim’s home and occurred between January 1, 2025, and mid-July, according to toprobable cause affidavits.
According to court records, Roberson and McGaskey both contacted, seduced, isolated, sheltered, and transferred minor victims knowing full well that the minors would be compelled to work. The affidavits attest to the fact that both women benefited monetarily from the procedure, which was carried out at medical clinics in the Conway region.
Charges and Detainment
Both Roberson and McGaskey are charged with five counts of criminal conspiracy and trafficking in minors. Both were taken to Horry County’s J. Reuben Long Detention Center, where they are awaiting prosecution by the Fifteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office of South Carolina.
The accused are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law, authorities said. There is currently no set date for the trial.
Larger Pattern of Trafficking Cases in South Carolina
A woman was recently arrested in Spartanburg County on five counts of human trafficking involving juveniles, which is identical to this case. A fresh emphasis on fighting child trafficking in the state has resulted from the consecutive investigations.
The South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force is bringing together advocates, survivors, and law enforcement from North Carolina and South Carolina for a two-day regional conference in Columbia on July 30–31 as part of their ongoing efforts.
The public is nevertheless urged by SLED to report any suspicious trafficking-related activities by contacting local police or by using the state’s official reporting portal.
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