06.09.2025 01:35
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement teams, along with the FBI, conducted a raid on Hyundai's electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility in Georgia, detaining 475 individuals.
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A raid was conducted on the electric vehicle battery production facility of Hyundai, one of the giants of the automotive industry in the USA.
RAID ON HYUNDAI FACTORY BY 'IMMIGRANTS'
In a written statement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, it was stated that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) police, accompanied by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and state police, conducted a raid at the facility in Ellabell, Georgia, as part of an ongoing criminal investigation related to "allegations of illegal employment practices and other serious federal crimes."
475 PEOPLE DETAINED
In the statement, it was reported that the raid was carried out under a search warrant issued by a judge as part of the investigation, and that 475 individuals who were either out of visa status or illegally present at the facility were detained. It was noted that those detained were working for various subcontractors in addition to Hyundai.
FIRST STATEMENT FROM HYUNDAI: NONE ARE DIRECT EMPLOYEES
In a written statement from Hyundai, it was mentioned that "the situation is being closely monitored and efforts are ongoing to understand the specific circumstances," and it was stated, "As of today, we understand that none of those detained are direct employees of Hyundai Motor Company."
It was shared that officials from the Department of Homeland Security are planning a press conference to provide more detailed information regarding the investigation and the raid.
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