Fraudulent Farm Labor Scheme Exposes Migrant Workers
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Four Washington residents face federal charges for allegedly smuggling Mexican laborers into the country using fake temporary work visas. The group, tied to a Kennewick business called Harvest Plus, got indicted on counts of fraud, identity theft, and forced labor. They exploited the H-two-A program meant for farm jobs, forging signatures, lying about job locations, and charging workers for visas, travel, food, and housing, which the program bans. Workers faced low pay, no overtime, and unsafe conditions. The case underscores efforts to protect key farm programs and prevent such schemes.
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