Taiwan authorities confirm illegal treatment of migrant fishing crew

A Fisheries Agency (FA) investigation released Thursday confirmed the veracity of recent allegations made against a Taiwanese fishing boat over poor working conditions, prompting the FA to fine the vessel's owner, provisionally revoke its license, and refer the case to prosecutors over possible human trafficking offenses.

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