FSB spokeswoman Marina Kostikova said the Uzbeks had their documents taken from them and were forced to work "practically 24 hours a day with no days off," and those who tried to escape were beaten.
Four of the Uzbeks finally succeeded in escaping and informed local authorities.
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Four of the Uzbeks finally succeeded in escaping and informed local authorities.
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