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1. A former politician, who ran in GE14, has been arrested on suspicion of human trafficking.
— BFM News (@NewsBFM) November 1, 2022
The suspect, who is a Datuk, opened a rehabilitation centre for drug and alcohol addicts in Nibong Tebal, but was allegedly forcing victims to do hard labour. pic.twitter.com/PBwhUiiKmg
3. Penang police also rescued 13 victims, who were all men seeking treatment for addiction. Some of the victims’ families were also paying the centre RM1,200 to RM1,500 a month.
— BFM News (@NewsBFM) November 1, 2022
Police say the victims were made to work at a car wash and eateries.
5. The case is currently being investigated under the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants Act.
— BFM News (@NewsBFM) November 1, 2022
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