The worker, who knew no one in Israel, contacted the agency that brought him to Israel and says he paid $5,500 in handling fees. According to Kav L'Oved's report, the agency confiscated his passport, saying it needed it to arrange a residence and work permit for him here. But they did nothing to acquire the permit, and the worker became an unemployed and illegal resident

Over 12 million people, including millions of children, are sold into slavery and prostitution every year, according to a U.S. State Department report published last week.