The report says Papul was able to take workers from Bangladesh and other countries to Kuwait using the licence without any legal obstacles. Also Read - MP Papul case: Testimonies of ex-MP, top businessman heard by prosecutionIt was previously reported that Papul had four companies in the labour contracting and cleaning industry. Papul used his trading licence to bring foreign labours under his various other companies including cleaning companies, to continue his human trafficking business, the report says. Papul was arrested by Kuwait authorities on June 7 in Kuwait City on charges of human trafficking and money laundering. Kuwait also suspended a major general in connection with his alleged link with human trafficking and the visa trading business of Papul.

Source: Dhaka Tribune August 27, 2020 18:11 UTC