Swiss court clears Hinduja family members of human trafficking charges | Company News

Lina Portman2 weeks ago

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The plaintiffs withdrew their allegations, saying in court that they had been misled into signing statements they didn't even understand.

Ajay Hinduja, with his wife and parents. (Bloomberg photo)

Barkha Mathur New Delhi

The four Swiss members of the Hinduja family, Prakash Hinduja, his wife Kamal, their son Ajay and their daughter-in-law Namrata have been acquitted of all charges of human trafficking, following legal proceedings in Switzerland , according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. spokesperson for the Hinduja family.

The court's decision dismissing the serious allegations against them was handed down yesterday. The spokesperson confirmed that members of the Hinduja family have not been subject to any imprisonment, conviction or detention in relation to this case.

According to Swiss law, the presumption of innocence remains until a final judgment is rendered by the highest authority. Accordingly, the lower court's judgment is not considered effective.

The spokesperson said the plaintiffs in the case had withdrawn their allegations, saying in court that they had been misled into signing statements they did not even understand. “It should be noted that there are no longer any plaintiffs in this case and they told the court that they were made to sign statements that they did not even understand. They had neither the “They all further testified that the four members of the Hinduja family treated them with respect, dignity and like family,” the spokesperson said.

The spokesperson further said that all four family members have full confidence in the Swiss legal process and remain convinced that the truth will prevail.

Prosecutors in Geneva have opened proceedings against the aforementioned members of the Hinduja family, involving allegations of illegal activities, including exploitation, human trafficking and violations of Swiss labor law. The family members were accused of confiscating the workers' passports, preventing them from leaving the villa and forcing them to work excessively long hours for minimal pay, among other charges.

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The plaintiffs withdrew their allegations, saying in court that they had been misled into signing statements they didn't even understand. Ajay Hinduja, with his wife and parents. (Bloomberg photo) Barkha Mathur New Delhi

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The plaintiffs withdrew their allegations, saying in court that they had been misled into signing statements they didn't even understand.

Ajay Hinduja, with his wife and parents. (Bloomberg photo)

Barkha Mathur New Delhi