Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:43pm on 13 Jul 2024,Saturday India Global
Italian authorities have busted a slavery ring, rescuing 33 Indian agricultural workers from exploitative conditions in Verona. The workers were forced into bondage, working long hours for minimal pay, with their wages withheld until they repaid a hefty debt. Two suspects, also of Indian origin, have been arrested and €500,000 seized. The victims were lured to Italy with false promises of a better life. This shocking case exposes the dark reality of modern-day slavery in Italy's agricultural sector. The rescued workers will receive support, protection, and legal residency documents.
