JAKARTA: The frozen body of an Indonesian man has been found aboard a detained Chinese fishing vessel, authorities said on Thursday , adding that they suspected foul play in the crew member's death.
"The victim had physical injures, but we're conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death," he told AFP. Anti-trafficking experts say the fishing industry is riddled with forced labour and exploited workers can face non-payment, overwork, violence and death.Indonesia and Southeast Asia are major sources of such labour and unscrupulous brokers target the poor and uneducated with promises of good wages at sea.
They were later rescued by an Indonesian fishing boat and police said Thursday they had arrested nine people over the abuse claims.
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