NZ small business fined $180K for exploiting migrant workers under USCIS scheme
A Paeroa small business and its directors have been heavily fined for exploiting migrant workers under the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) scheme. The court ordered penalties totalling over $180,000 after workers were forced into gruelling hours without proper pay or breaks. Dev Trading Limited, trading as Super Clearance, recruited workers through the visa programme but submitted false records to USCIS. Directors Chetna and Hitesh Dave pleaded guilty to charges of exploitation and providing misleading information. The case has resulted in significant financial penalties for the business and its directors. Workers will receive compensation for unpaid wages and emotional harm, while authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to enforcing labour and immigration rules.
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