Feds Seize $15b From Alleged Forced Labor Scam Built on "human Suffering"
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The US government seized $15B from an alleged forced labor scam, with commenters questioning whether the mastermind behind the operation has been brought to justice.
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about 2 months ago
Did we track down and take out the guy who set it up? Because if not, I guarantee he’s doing it again somewhere else.
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