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PETALING JAYA: The Immigration Department has rescued several Nepalese security guards believed to be victims of forced labor.
In a statement today, the director general of the Department of Immigration, Khairul Dzaimee Daud, said that the operation was carried out on October 27 by the Prevention Division of the Law against trafficking in persons and against the smuggling of migrants (Atipsom ) and against money laundering, the Financing of Terrorism and Proceeds from Illicit Activities Act (Amla).
They rescued six Nepalese men, aged between 30 and 40, who are believed to have been victims of forced labor by a local security company.
Khairul said the victims were found in poor condition, in cramped and uncomfortable housing provided by the company.
“From the interviews with the victims, it was found that they had been unemployed without wages for almost six months.
“The victims claimed that they were neglected by their employers and no help was provided,” he said, adding that the victims also said that their employer refused to receive them.
He said all the victims tested negative for Covid-19 and are currently in a shelter.
Khairul said inspections have been carried out at the security company and several documents have been confiscated for further investigation.
He added that the employer had been called in for questioning and the case is being investigated under Section 12 of Atipsom.
