Precedent-setting human trafficking sentence handed down in Saskatchewan
A case Saskatchewan Crown prosecutors are calling precedent-setting for human trafficking convictions in the province has concluded with a judge’s sentencing decision.
Sohel Hadiar and Muhammad Musam, two Bengali men, have been given prison sentences for human trafficking and sexual assault in Saskatchewan, according to prosecutors. Judge Miguel Martinez sentenced Hadiar to four years and Musam to 14 years behind bars. The Crown prosecutor, Leslie Dunning, emphasized that this case will serve as a precedent for human trafficking convictions in the province.
The victim, identified as S.K. to protect her identity, was subjected to forced labor and threats against her work permit. She was made to work up to 12 hours a day, six days a week for minimal pay and was moved between Gull Lake, Elrose, and Tisdale for jobs at the men's restaurants. The victim's impact statement revealed that the abuse had ruined her life, causing her to lose hope for the future and fear being trafficked again. Her family in Bangladesh is facing public scrutiny for her situation.
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