I realize this might not fall under the category of antiwork but those charged are absolutely reprehensible people….
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THREE RIVERS, Mich. (WNDU) – Three store owners in Three Rivers are facing charges after they allegedly labor trafficked a woman who was brought to the United States under the auspices of marriage.
According to our reporting partners at WTHD, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the charges on Wednesday.
Nessel said 40-year-old Ikbahl Machhal, 67-year-old Katar Chand, and 66-year-old Shila Devi were each charged with one count of human trafficking forced labor, and one count of human trafficking enterprise. Both charges are 10-year felonies.
Police say they began trafficking the now 33-year-old woman back in 2012 when family forced her to move in with the three suspects who were her husband and in-laws.
The victim alleges they forced her to work at the Broadway Market in Three Rivers eight to nine hours a day, seven days a week against her will and under threat for eight years while never getting paid.
Machhal and Devi were arrested on Monday. Their bonds are set at $1 million each.
Chand has been charged, but not arrested, as officials say he fled to India.