Woman Rescued From Forced Labor in Kuwait
Summary
A woman sent to Kuwait as a domestic worker and held captive for about a month and a half has been rescued with the coordination of Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the concerned embassy. Police arrested a woman in Kathmandu on charges of human trafficking after rescuing nine others who were allegedly being prepared to travel to Kuwait.
Key Points
- A woman who was sent to Kuwait as a domestic worker and held captive for about a month and a half has been rescued.
- Police arrested 31-year-old Mamata Pachhai in Kathmandu on charges of human trafficking and smuggling.
- Investigators say Pachhai contacted women online through Facebook and WhatsApp and lured them with promises of attractive salaries in Kuwait.
- Nine women were rescued from a rented room in Thapagaun and handed over to their families after counseling.
