Bahrain Court Jails Harboring Illegal Domestic Workers
According to the Public Prosecution, the case began when the General Directorate ofNationality, Passports, and Residence received a report from its Search and Follow-UpDepartment. The report revealed that a Bahraini man and his wife had been sheltering andaiding five Asian domestic workers who were living in the Kingdom unlawfully, enabling them towork as part-time cleaners in violation of the law. Three other Asian defendants were alsoinvolved in assisting the workers.
Upon receiving the report, the Public Prosecution launched an immediate investigation. TheBahraini defendant, his wife, and the domestic workers were questioned, and further inquirieslinked additional suspects to the case. Authorities arrested all the accused and remanded themin custody pending trial.
The case was referred to the criminal court, which issued its ruling convicting all tendefendants, ordering prison terms, fines, and the deportation of eight foreign nationals uponcompletion of their sentences.Also read: Bahrain: Ex-Wife Wins BD50,000 Compensation Over Acid Attack In Mall Car Park
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