A has been charged with modern slavery and human trafficking offences following the discovery of several Romanian people at an address in Oldham.
Nelu Nechita, 49, was arrested at his home address in February 2019 following an investigation by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) in Oldham.
Officers received intelligence indicating that a number of people were being controlled and exploited at the property.
Seven “potential Romanian victims” were removed from the address during the operation, which was supported by Greater Manchester Police and the Department for Work and Pensions.
Nechita, of Garthwaite Avenue, Oldham, appeared at Stockport Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, August 20.
He has been charged with facilitating the travel of two men from Romania to the UK with a view to exploitation and holding them and others in slavery or servitude.
He was also charged with acting as a gangmaster without a GLAA licence.
Nechita is due to appear before Manchester Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on Thursday September 17.
