Spanish prosecutors seek 45 years for four Romanians accused of exploiting agricultural workers in Valladolid

Spanish prosecutors are seeking prison sentences totaling 45 years for four members of a Romanian clan accused of exploiting day laborers in fields across Valladolid province. The trial is scheduled to take place from November 9 to 12 at the Provincial Court of Valladolid.

According to the allegations, the group operated from 2017 and recruited vulnerable people from Romania, promising them decent jobs in Spain. The workers were transported by bus and then forced to pay for transportation and accommodation. They worked between nine and 12 hours a day, without contracts, social security, days off or paid leave.

The alleged leader, Vasile C., faces 36 years in prison for human trafficking for the purpose of labor exploitation, membership in a criminal group and money laundering. His wife, Liliana G., is accused of involvement in money laundering and violations of labor legislation, with prosecutors seeking a seven-year prison sentence. Two other defendants each face one year.

The investigation began at the end of 2019, following a complaint filed with UCRIF. The network allegedly coordinated more than 80 workers and used shell companies to conceal its income. During searches, 20,100 euros and luxury cars valued at more than 160,000 euros were seized. Prosecutors are seeking 80,000 euros in moral damages for each victim.