Couple faces 60 years in U.S. jail for enslaving nanny
A Nigerian couple based in Houston-area, Texas, United States of America, accused of enslaving a Nigerian woman to care for their five children and home without pay, faces up to 60 years in jail, if found guilty by a magistrate judge. Apart from not paying their nanny for two years, Chuddy and Sandra Nsobundu also seized the passport of the nanny, who has not been identified.
Chudy appeared in court on Tuesday after he and his wife were arrested a day earlier on charges of forced labour, withholding documents, conspiracy to harbour an illegal immigrant and visa fraud. He was granted a $5,000 bond.
A criminal complaint said the 38-year-old nanny was rescued last October following a tip to an anti-human trafficking group. The nanny said she was promised $100 per month but has never been paid in her two years in the U.S. She told investigators that the couple physically and verbally abused her.
In a report by Mail Online, the nanny said she was forced to work from 5:30 a.m. to 1.00 a.m. every day. She was made to clean, cook, and care for the children. The nanny also alleged that the family did not allow her to eat fresh food and that she was only allowed to eat leftovers from the family’s meals.
Related
Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox every day of the week. Stay informed with the Guardian’s leading coverage of Nigerian and world news, business, technology and sports.
1 Comments
Nigerians are terrible set of people with exception of few. However… how can an adult enslave a fellow human to such an ordeal and expect not to be found out? $100 a month and she worked long hours and the family enjoys not paying her and expect her to be looking after their children. If someone does that to their sister or daughter, how would they feel? I beleive on Sunday they will attend church and gives thanks to God for the weeks success for their family. They should be locked up and their children put up for sale…..if found guilty. Nansense people…all in the name of NIGERIA!!!!!
We will review and take appropriate action.