Delayed flight, carrying 303 passengers, mostly Indians, expected to leave France after human trafficking suspicions

Monday, 25 December 2023
303 passengers, mostly Indians, finally set to depart France after three-day delay due to suspicion of human trafficking; French authorities conducted extensive questioning of passengers, uncovering mix of Hindi and Tamil speakers; some asylum applications filed; 200-250 passengers, including 11 unaccompanied minors, expected to return to India on Monday morning; airline denies involvement, claims responsibility for passenger verification with separate "partner" company; passengers potentially victims of suspected scheme to reach Central America for illegal entry into US or Canada; investigation ongoing.

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