Cases of Kafala Abuse in Lebanon
Hussein and Suzanne Mokbel employed Ivy Osei for 7.5 mths. They only paid her $300. After we helped her escape they falsely accused her of stealing their gold.
Siham and Roula Rashid, mother and daughter, threaten a false accusation of theft when confronted with allegations of $1,550 of unpaid salary.
King Rolodex likes to splash money around on his Insta account but doesn't have the money to do his worker's documents or pay her on time.
Meskerem was enslaved in Lebanon for 8 years, partly due to negligence of her own consulate. Her madam continues to go unpunished.
Rafik didn't want anyone in the house to know what was happening. No wonder. He was sexually harassing his domestic worker.
In March 2012, Meseret Hailu vanished working for Dr. May Saadeh. Her family did not hear from her until 7.5 years later. They feared she was dead.