Ike Ekweremadu, 60, and his wife Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu, 55, appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court in west London earlier on Thursday.
The 15-year-old alleged victim has been taken into care. The Met Police said agencies were working to support him.
The court heard that Mr Ekweremadu, who is both a politician and a barrister, was deputy president of the Senate.
The defendants live in Nigeria but have family in London, magistrates were told.
Both are accused of conspiracy to arrange and/or facilitate the travel of another person with a view to exploitation.
The pair were asked by the clerk for their address, to which they both replied: “Nigeria”
The court heard the prosecution needed permission to proceed because of jurisdiction issues.
Prosecutor Damla Ayas told the court: “In respect of these offences the (UK) Attorney General’s consent is required and the Crown require 14 days for that to be obtained.”
Most of the alleged offences took place in the UK, magistrates heard.
The Ekweremadus, who were arrested two days ago, have been remanded in custody to appear at the same court on 7 July.
(BBC)
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