Archive · 28 May 2025
Brazilian Prosecutors Sue BYD Over Alleged Slave Labor
Brazilian prosecutors are suing the Chinese electric vehicle company BYD and two contractors.
They allege that BYD used workers in slave-like conditions and engaged in human trafficking at a factory construction site in Brazil.
The workers were reportedly brought to Brazil with false promises and visas.
They faced degrading working conditions, including overcrowded living spaces and a lack of proper sanitation.
The prosecutors are seeking significant financial damages.
BYD stated that they are collaborating with investigations.
A BYD spokesperson previously refuted earlier reports, claiming they aimed to smear China and its brands.
Brazilian prosecutors are suing BYD and two contractors.
The lawsuit alleges slave-like labor conditions and human trafficking.
220 Chinese workers were rescued from a BYD factory construction site in Brazil.
Prosecutors claim workers were brought under false pretenses.
BYD stated that they are collaborating with the investigations.
- Who
- Brazilian prosecutors and BYD
- What
- A lawsuit alleging slave-like labor conditions and human trafficking.
- When
- May 2025
- Where
- Brazil, specifically at a BYD factory construction site.
- Why
- Due to alleged slave-like labor conditions and human trafficking.
- Companies Involved
- BYD Auto, China JinJiang Construction Brazil, and Tecmonta Equipamentos Inteligentes
- Number of Rescued Workers
- 220
- Allegations
- Slave-like labor conditions and international human trafficking
- Location of Factory Site
- Camacari, Brazil
- Damages Sought
- $50 million