How long were the four teens working under forced labour?

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Four Bangladeshi Teens Believed to Have Worked Over a Year in Forced Labour Conditions

Four Bangladeshi teenagers, aged between 14 and 16, are believed to have been subjected to forced labour conditions for over a year before their rescue. The minors were found at a factory in Ipoh during a labour enforcement operation conducted by the Perak Department of Labour (JTK).
Rescue Operation Uncovered Exploitation

The Perak Department of Labour, in conjunction with the Anti-Vice, Gambling and Secret Societies Division (D7) of the Perak Police Headquarters, conducted an operation that led to the discovery of the four boys. This operation followed over a month of intelligence gathering on the factory premises. The JTK is pursuing an interim protection order for the rescued teenagers under Section 33 of the Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (Atipsom) Act 2007.
Employer Detained for Employing Underage Workers

The employer, a 58-year-old individual, was detained under Section 14 of the Atipsom Act 2007. This action was taken due to the employment of underage workers within the factory. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the boys' exploitation is ongoing.
Broader Immigration Act Violations Identified

In addition to the forced labour case, the enforcement operation also resulted in the detention of 36 other foreign workers. These individuals, comprising 34 Bangladeshis and two Nepalis, were apprehended under Section (6)(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for lacking valid travel documents. The operation involved 11 personnel from the Perak JTK and seven members from the police's D7 division.

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