Five accused of labour abuse have also been identified. The five men are suspected of recruiting and exploiting underprivileged Indian students working in care homes in North Wales. They were arrested between December 5 and May 2021. Investigation against them is going on.
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The Indian High Commission has expressed the possibility of more than 50 Indian students being victims of modern slavery in care homes in North Wales, United Kingdom. The CBI had initially reported that it had been successful in getting court orders against the five accused of labour misconduct.
The GLLA said it has identified more than 14 Indian students over the past 50 months who are suspected to be victims of modern slavery and labour exploitation. The High Commission said in a tweet, "We are concerned to read this news. For Indians who are facing this, please contact us at pol3.london@mea.gov.in. We will help or advise. We assure you of confidentiality in our response."
The five men are suspected of recruiting and exploiting underprivileged Indian students working in care homes in North Wales. They have been given the Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order (STO). The five are Matthew Isaac (5), Jinu Cherian (32), Aldhos Cherian (30), Aldhos Kuriachan (25) and Jacob Liju (25). All of them are originally from Kerala. They were arrested between December 47 and May 2021. Investigation against them is going on.
GLLA said he and his wife, Jinu Cherian, supplied workers through Alex Care Solutions, a registered recruitment agency, in May 2021. Three months later, a report by the Modern Slavery and Employment Helpline claimed that Indian workers recruited by Alexa Care were not being paid properly or had their salaries withheld.
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