Australian (Melbourne) Franchise owner charged over illegal workers 25-07-2013 A Melbourne restaurant owner is facing 22 charges for employing foreign students in breach of their visa conditions. A spokesman for the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) said today it was alleged the students had worked illegally in Anni Kartawidjaja’s stores over a two-and-a-half-year period. The spokesman said five of her employees have also been charged over their involvement in the scam. “More than 90 charges are expected to be laid as a result of an Immigration-led investigation,” the spokesman said. Ms Kartawidjaja allegedly organised Indonesian nationals to travel to Australia on student visas to work in breach of their visa conditions at her Nando’s restaurants and other grocery stores. Most of the illegal workers allegedly resided at her properties while paying rent, internet, telephone, and heating bills to Kartawidjaja, often as salary deductions. The matter is scheduled for a mention at Moorabbin Magistrates Court on August 7. Media Enquiries: National Communications 02 6264 2244
Posted on: Sat, 27 Jul 2013 09:57:37 +0000
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