Billionaire Hinduja Family Faces Human Trafficking Charges in Swiss Court

Prosecutors allege severe exploitation of staff, including 18-hour workdays and confiscated passports, as defense counters claims.

The Hinduja family is accused of paying staff as little as $8 for 18-hour workdays and restricting their freedom.
Prosecutors demand prison sentences and millions in compensation for the alleged exploitation of workers.
Defense lawyers argue that staff were treated with dignity and that their pay included board and lodging.
The trial follows a recent civil settlement between the family and their staff over similar allegations.
A verdict will be delivered by a panel of three judges, not a jury.