An Ipswich courier business has been fined after being found to be employing an illegal worker.
T&M Courier Ltd, found in Darter Close in the Suffolk town, has been fined £45,000 by the government.
The government website listed T&M Courier Ltd as the liable party, with Yodel listed as the name of the business where the person worked.
The offence occurred between Thursday, January 1 and Monday, March 31 with this the only registered offence in Ipswich during this period.
Someone may defined as an illegal worker if they are under the age of 16, do not have the right to work in the UK or that job role or have provided false documentation such as national insurance number or visas.
First-time incidents carry fines of up to £45,000 per illegal worker, whilst multiple offences can lead to civil penalties of up to £60,000 or five years in prison.
Yodel was contacted for comment by this newspaper.
Members of the public who have concerns about exploitation or suspicious activity can report it to the police or contact the Modern Slavery and Exploitation helpline on 0800 0121700.
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