Second Samoan national sentenced for migrant exploitation in Auckland
Monday 7 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Auckland District Court
A second Samoan national has been sentenced at the Auckland District Court for involvement in a long-running migrant exploitation scheme. The individual assisted in an illegal employment operation that paid workers below the minimum wage and denied them basic rights. The investigation into the case began in 2020 following a tip-off.