A new case of a sewing workshop involved in the exploitation of Peruvian and Bolivian immigrants led to conviction in São Paulo.
The owner of the clothing brands Anchor and Tova and the owner of an outsourced workshop linked to the Anchor and MNJ clothing companies were sentenced on Friday (18) by the 1st Federal Criminal Court of São Paulo for submitting foreigners to slavery.
According to a complaint by the MPF (Federal Public Ministry), 13 workers from Peru and Bolivia worked hours of up to 14 hours in a property with precarious facilities and without a formal contract, between October 2018 and July 2019.
The owner of the brands was sentenced to three years in prison, which can be replaced by the provision of community services and the payment of 20 minimum wages (R$ 24,200, today).
The owner of the workshop was sentenced to seven years in prison, in an initial semi-open regime. His sentence also considers the grooming of victims outside the country.
The use of teenagers in the production of the plays increased the sentences of the defendants, who will be able to appeal in freedom.
When contacted by Panel SA, Anchor and Tova and the owner of the outsourced workshop did not respond.
Joana Cunha with Andressa Motter and Ana Paula Branco
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