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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Jessica Murray

Five people linked to Welsh care homes handed anti-slavery orders

Colwyn Bay
Colwyn Bay. Nine Indian workers were found sleeping in cramped and unsanitary conditions in the area in December 2021. Photograph: Peter Etchells/Alamy

Five people suspected of recruiting and exploiting vulnerable Indian students who worked in care homes across north Wales have been handed slavery and trafficking risk orders (STRO).

An investigation was launched by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) after concerns were raised about the workers’ appearance, with reports they always appeared to be hungry.

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