Italy’s tax police say they have freed 33 Indian farm workers from “slave-like working conditions” in the northern province of Verona, while seizing almost half a million euros from the two alleged gangmasters
Italy’s tax police said Saturday they had freed 33 Indian farm workers from “slave-like working conditions” in the northern province of Verona, while seizing almost half a million euros from the two alleged gangmasters.
The men were then obliged to work in farms for seven days a week and up to 10-12 hours a day, paid only 4 euros per hour, in conditions that the Italian police described as “slavery.” The two alleged abusers are under investigation for crimes including enslavement and labor exploitation. The victims will be offered protection, job opportunities and legal residency papers.the case of Satnam Singh
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