Former plantation supervisor denies human trafficking
A FORMER plantation supervisor pleaded not guilty in Seremban Sessions Court today to five charges of trafficking a family for exploitation as forced labour.He was charged with trafficking S. Veerasamy, 46, and wife, A. Rajeswari, 39, their two children, V. Shasikala, 19, and V. Anbarasi, 22, and son-in-law, P. Aridasan, 30, for exploitation as forced labour to settle a debt.
The offence was allegedly committed at Ladang Bukit Tinggi in Rompin, Jempol, between 2008 and November 17, 2021. The charge was framed under section 12 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007. Jaya Seelan was allowed bail of RM25,000 with one surety and ordered to report to the nearest police station once a month.Deputy public prosecutor Hafizah Zainul Hashimi represented the people, while lawyer M. Gobinathan represented the accused. – Bernama, January 10, 2023.
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