Coin Saver owner Snehal Patel allegedly threatened to leak intimate footage of former worker

Snehal Patel, owner of the Coin Saver chain, is on trial for allegedly exploiting migrant workers and blackmailing an employee with intimate recordings. The prosecution claims workers were underpaid and forced to live in substandard conditions.
Why it matters
The case highlights serious issues regarding migrant worker exploitation and the abuse of power by employers.
Coin Saver Kamo, one of the stores owned by Snehal Suresh Patel. Photo / NZME
The article reports on ongoing court proceedings, citing the Crown's case and witness testimony.
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