[Criminal Law – Sentencing – Human Trafficking – Section 4 of the Trafficking and Smuggling of Persons Order 2004 – six Bangladeshi victims recruited by deception – plead guilty during trial after 4 out of 6 victims have given evidence – 1/3 discount in sentencing not afforded – multiple aggravating factors outweigh late guilty plea – sentence of 7 years 6 months’ imprisonment, fine $120,000 and 4 strokes imposed]

Decision date: 2 Oct 2025