Argolis police dismantle human trafficking and labor exploitation ring

Police in the Argolis region of Greece have dismantled a human trafficking ring operating in the Nafplio municipality. Eight individuals were arrested during a coordinated operation on Wednesday, September 23.

The primary suspect, a 37-year-old foreign national, is accused of managing the transport, settlement, and employment of foreign workers in agricultural roles for the purpose of labor and economic exploitation. According to investigators, the suspect withheld victims' travel documents and forced them to work without pay to settle a ‘debt’ related to their transport, accommodation, and food costs.

Seven accomplices, aged between 26 and 47, were also detained for allegedly assisting in monitoring the workers and preventing them from leaving. During searches of a residence and a shop, authorities seized 17,950 euros believed to be proceeds of criminal activity. The suspects face charges of human trafficking and violations of immigration laws.