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We’ve travelled to Vietnam, meeting families who believe their loved ones are among 39 found dead in a refrigerator lorry.

We came to find out why so many left here. And find out what promises were sold to them about a new life in the UK.

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In court in Court 7 at Chelmsford Magistrates Court for the appearance of Maurice “Mo” Robinson on 39 counts of Manslaughter and trafficking of people

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Court is underway. District Judge is Timothy King. Maurice Robinson is appearing by video link. He confirms his name and address and says his nationality is British.

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He is wearing a grey sweatshirt top, and is sitting in a pale green video link room

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Prosecutor is Iguyovwe Ogheneruona of the CPS, defence solicitor is Julian Hayes.

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Maurice Robinson is being remanded in custody until his next appearance at the Central Criminal Court (the Old Bailey) on 25th November.

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Hearing over. It lasted 5 minutes.

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PM Boris Johnson, Home Secretary & Witham MP @patel4witham, @Hirst4EssexPFCC Roger Hirst, Chief Constable of @EssexPoliceUK BJ Harrington & CEX of @EastEnglandAmb Deborah Hosein have all come to sign the book of condolence to 39 people found in container in #Grays last week

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We’re waiting for the full indictment to come from the CPS, we know he’s been charged with the manslaughter along with conspiracy to commit human trafficking, money laundering and breaching immigration laws. Just need to know how many.

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Currently in a room of frantic journalists trying to find the exact wording of the indictment - not receiving a lot of help from the court.

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Separately, it's been revealed that the Criminal Assets Bureau has been secretly investigating the finances of a cross-border gang suspected of organising the human trafficking operation that led to the deaths of the 39 migrants.
The CAB launched the probe last year after receiving intelligence that the criminal group was amassing significant wealth from various types of smuggling, including people smuggling.
Essex deaths trucker Mo Robinson (25) facing court charged with manslaughter of 39 migrants - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk
The bureau has been profiling the crime group's significant assets, which are thought to include legitimate businesses and properties, according to informed sources.
 
.@BorisJohnson message in the book of condolence to 39 people who died in a container in #Essex

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PM Boris Johnson writes “The whole nation and indeed the world which has been shocked by this tragedy” in the condolence book for the 39 people found dead in a container in #Grays last week.

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The family of a potential victim have said they paid £30.000 ( think this correct amount ) earning only £400 / month this seems a vast amount to save . How does this work , do they get loaned the money from smuggling rings and pay back on ce working here ?
 
Yes, they have transferred it to London, I just Googled and that is where the Old Bailey is.

HayLouise said:
10:41am

As I say, this is likely to be very procedural. A lesson in the English law system, really.

No matter how serious the case, it always begins in a magistrates' court, before moving on to a crown court.

10:42am

The interesting one here will be which crown court it eventually moves to. Given the attention focussed on it, it may end up at the Central Criminal Court in London.

Live updates as Mo Robinson appears in court this morning
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The family of a potential victim have said they paid £30.000 ( think this correct amount ) earning only £400 / month this seems a vast amount to save . How does this work , do they get loaned the money from smuggling rings and pay back on ce working here ?
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Yes often they owe the money and have to work here to pay it off
 
Update: Monday 28 October 12:00

A man charged in connection with our investigation into the deaths of 39 people whose bodies were found in Grays last week has appeared in court.

Maurice Robinson, 25, of Laurel Drive, Craigavon, Northern Ireland, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court via video link charged with 39 counts of manslaughter, conspiracy to traffic people, conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration, and money laundering.

He has been remanded in custody and is next due to appear at the Old Bailey on 25 November.

Murder investigation launched after 39 people found dead in lorry container | Essex Police
 
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