Gangmastering between Naples and Caserta: 7 arrests

Seven arrested for gangmastering Napoli and Caserta: they exploited over 60 non-EU workers

The Carabinieri of the Command for the Protection of Labor, supported by the Carabinieri of Naples and Caserta, have defeated a group of gangmasters who were exploiting over 60 non-EU laborers in the fields of Caserta.

Seven people were arrested, three of them in prison and four under house arrest, on charges of illicit intermediation and exploitation of agricultural labor. The investigations, which lasted from January to June 2023, revealed a picture of very serious exploitation.

Farm workers paid 1,80-2,00 euros per hour for 11-16 hours a day

I workers They were paid just 1,80-2,00 euros per hour, for workdays that lasted from 11 to 16 hours. They were forced to work in inhumane conditions, without rest, without toilets, or safety devices.

They were transported to their workplaces in dilapidated vans, crammed like cattle, and lived in dilapidated shacks.

Threats and abuse for those who tried to rebel

Anyone who tried to rebel was threatened, even with death, and suffered abuse. One of the suspects recruited labor from a second agricultural company, using a false contract.

Farm seized for 200.000 euros

In addition to the arrests, a farm linked to two of the suspects was seized, worth approximately 200.000 euros.

This operation is a serious blow to the caporalato, a phenomenon unfortunately still widespread in some areas of Italy. Public opinion is still shaken by the death yesterday of the Indian citizen abandoned injured in front of his home by his employer.