Jagetram Hariram, an East Coast of Demerara bar owner was sentenced last Thursday to three years in prison after being convicted for trafficking a 14-year-old for labour, according to the Ministry of Social Protection.
Hariram, who had been charged with the recruitment, transportation and harbouring of the teen for the purpose of labour exploitation between February 1st, 2016 and March 18th, 2016, was also fined $100,000.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Social Protection on Friday called the conviction a testament to the commitment of the ministry, led by Senior Minister Amna Ally, to purge Guyana from the notoriety associated with being a known source and destination country for which men, women and children are subjected to sex trafficking and forced labour.
