Runaway Domestic Workers and Illegal Employer Arrested in Labour Law Violation Crackdown

The Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), in coordination with the Verdict Enforcement Directorate under the General Directorate of Verdict Enforcement and Alternative Sentencing, has apprehended several runaway domestic workers along with an individual who facilitated their illegal employment.

According to a statement issued by the NPRA, the arrests follow a thorough investigation prompted by multiple reports concerning workers violating Bahrain’s residency and labour laws. Authorities discovered that the individuals had been working illegally on an hourly basis through the assistance of a third party who had been employing them unlawfully.

The NPRA confirmed that all parties involved were successfully identified and detained as a result of the coordinated efforts between the agencies.

Legal actions have been taken against the violators, and they have been referred to the Public Prosecution for further investigation and judicial proceedings.

The NPRA reiterated its commitment to upholding Bahrain’s residency and labour regulations, and warned against harbouring or employing workers in violation of the law, emphasizing that such offences will be met with strict legal action.