Cakes to the Face as Punishment, Endless Shifts, and No Labor Rights: The Hell of Exploited Foreigners in 15 Madrid Call Centers
Translated from Spanish.
TLDR
- Spanish National Police arrested seven individuals for exploiting and humiliating foreign workers in 15 call centers in Madrid.
- The victims, often in irregular situations, faced excessive working hours and no labor rights.
The National Police have dismantled a criminal network that subjected foreign workers to inhumane conditions in several call centers across Madrid. Seven individuals have been arrested for charges including human trafficking, exploitation, and offenses against workers' rights. The victims, primarily migrants in vulnerable situations and with irregular immigration status, were forced to endure endless working days and were subjected to humiliating punishments, such as having cakes thrown in their faces. This operation highlights the dark side of the gig economy and the exploitation faced by the most vulnerable in society. The investigation revealed a pattern of abuse where employers took advantage of the workers' precarious legal standing to deny them basic labor rights and fair treatment. Authorities are working to provide support to the victims and ensure they receive the justice they deserve.