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Part of situation: Investigation into Sunsalat labor exploitation (2 clusters)

Sunsalat factory raided amid human trafficking investigation

human trafficking labor exploitation police raid investigative journalism Åstorp

Police conducted a raid on the Sunsalat factory in Åstorp following investigations into allegations of human trafficking and labor exploitation. The operation involved a house search that left raw materials and equipment behind, leaving over one hundred employees uncertain about their employment and wages.

Investigative reporting revealed that the company had previously received 10 million SEK in startup support from Arbetsförmedlingen over a two-year period. Former employees have provided testimony regarding long working hours and instances where they were allegedly forced to return nearly half of their wages in cash to management. The investigation highlights a highly controlled business structure managed by an owning family.

Entities

Arbetsförmedlingen · Sunsalat · Åstorp

Sources

Kören har hållit ihop i 30 år – firar med stor show [www.falukuriren.se]
Sunsalatgranskningen visar kraften i den nära journalistiken [www.hd.se]