⏺ An investigation reveals that McDonald’s and a bakery exploited 16 victims of modern slavery for years. These individuals, mainly homeless or struggling with addiction, worked long hours under dire conditions, with their wages controlled by captors.
⏺ Despite glaring signs of exploitation — such as multiple workers sharing a single bank account — both McDonald's and the bakery failed to act. Law enforcement discovered the operation after the victims reported their ordeal in 2019.