Hinduja Family Sentenced in Geneva for Exploiting Workers

A Swiss criminal court sentenced four Hinduja family members to prison for exploiting domestic workers. The charges of human trafficking were dismissed. The implicated family members were accused of seizing workers' passports, underpaying them in rupees, and forcing long hours. The family's wealth is estimated at $20 billion.

A Swiss criminal court on Friday sentenced four members of the affluent Hinduja family to prison terms ranging from four to 4 1/2 years for exploiting vulnerable domestic workers.

The court dismissed the more severe charges of human trafficking.

The accused — tycoon Prakash Hinduja, his wife, son, and daughter-in-law — allegedly exploited workers in their Geneva lakeside villa.

Legal representatives have indicated plans to appeal.

The court ruled that the workers were victims of unauthorized employment and exploitation but not trafficking, as they purportedly knew the employment terms.

The family allegedly seized passports, paid workers in rupees, enforced long hours, and restricted their movement. The legal case also involves seized assets, including diamonds and a platinum necklace.

Separate tax charges against Prakash Hinduja are pending.

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