Two men charged with slavery offences following Melbourne raid
Two men have been charged with slavery and possessing of child exploitation material after federal agents raided a house in Melbourne.
The men, aged 33 and 31, faced court yesterday, charged after Australian Federal Police issued a search warrant at a Melbourne house on Monday.
The 33-year-old was further charged with facilitate the entry of another person into Australia, deceiving that person with regard to their exploitation in Australia, and intentionally exercise over a slave any of the powers attaching to the right of ownership.
The 31-year-old was further charged with intentionally exercise over a slave any of the powers attaching to the right of ownership.
The pair were bailed to next appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court in October.
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