International investigation identifies over 70 potential victims exploited in Indian restaurants
Brief
The coordinated action conducted on 18 September 2026 led to two arrests. Allegedly, the traffickers forced their victims to work up to 16 hours per day, underpaid them and impeded them from leaving the country. It is estimated that the criminal network generated at least EUR 4 million in illicit profits by underpaying and exploiting the workers. Investigators suspect that the…
International investigation identifies over 70 potential victims exploited in Indian restaurants – Coordinated action across five EU countries uncovers human trafficking ring generating at least EUR 4 million in profits
- Europol