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Forced Labor in Lisbon (2024)

A forced labor case from 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. 1 source on file.

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What happened

Nepalese and Bangladeshi workers exploited in construction and agriculture. Promised EU permits trapped in forced labor. Accused: Portuguese construction firms and South Asian agencies.

Response and intervention

Portuguese Judicial Police investigation. Company owners charged; workers granted temporary residence. Portuguese Association for Victim Support.