She was freed when Somaly Mam, an anti-slavery activist and the face of the Somaly Mam Foundation, organized a raid on Vann's brothel.
Alikombolewa wakati Somaly Mam, mwanaharakati wa kupinga utumwa na sura ya Taasisi ya Somaly Mam, alipopanga uvamizi kwenye danguro alilokuwa akiishi Vann.