Hong Kong man convicted of human trafficking in landmark case in Vancouver . Leticia Sarmiento , 40 , told the court she was brought to Canada in 2008 with promises that the couple would help her get permanent resident status within two years and help bring her three children to Vancouver from the Philippines , CBC News reported . Franco ##is Yiu - kwan charged over a maid he brought from Hong Kong . Court was told how the maid worked 16 hours a day for 6 months without a holiday . The case carries a maximum sentence of life in prison and a $ 1 million fine .
Hong Kong man convicted of human trafficking in landmark case in Vancouver . Franco ##is Yiu - kwan charged over a maid he brought from Hong Kong . Court was told how the maid worked 16 hours a day for 6 months without a holiday . The case carries a maximum sentence of life in prison and a $ 1 million fine .