June 22nd 2024.
The Hinduja family, known as Britain's wealthiest, was recently involved in a court case in Switzerland. This came after allegations of exploiting vulnerable domestic workers from India at their villa in Geneva. The family, consisting of Prakash and Kamal Hinduja, both in their 70s, and their son Ajay and his wife Namrata, were appalled by the court's ruling and have filed an appeal in a higher court.
In a statement released on behalf of the family, their lawyers emphasized that the family had been acquitted of all human trafficking charges. They also clarified that media reports of the family facing detention were untrue. According to Swiss law, the presumption of innocence is maintained until a final judgement is reached by the highest authority. The family has full faith in the judicial process and is confident that the truth will prevail.
The case was opened by prosecutors in Geneva, accusing the family of various illegal activities, including exploitation, human trafficking, and violation of labor laws. The workers allegedly had their passports seized and were forced to work long hours for minimal pay. Some of them could only speak Hindi and were paid in rupees, making it difficult for them to access their wages. The prosecutors even claimed that the family spent more on their dog than on their servants.
However, the family's legal team refuted these allegations, stating that the staff was treated with respect and provided with accommodation. The family's group of companies, headed by chairman G.P. Hinduja, operates in 48 countries and across various sectors, including automotive, oil, banking, IT, healthcare, and real estate. This has contributed to their wealth, estimated at around GBP 37.196 billion, making them the UK's richest family.
Despite the controversy surrounding this court case, the Hinduja family remains confident in their innocence and trusts in the legal system to reach a fair decision. They firmly believe that their reputation will not be tarnished by these false allegations. The statement from their lawyers was released after a hearing in Geneva, and the family continues to maintain their innocence.
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