Federal Officials Uncover Illegal Worker Scheme at Chinese-Operated Ohio Factory Linked to Obama Documentary

A sprawling, Chinese-owned factory complex in Ohio has come under federal scrutiny as part of an expansive investigation into illegal labor practices and money laundering, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio.

Federal authorities revealed last week that they have seized $126 million in assets connected to the probe, which centers on the illegal importation and employment of workers, many of whom were smuggled into the United States through Mexico.

“It is alleged that many of the workers were illegally smuggled into the United States, primarily through Mexico, and encouraged to travel to the Dayton area to be employed by one of the target entities and serve as a workforce at the various factories,” the U.S.

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