Who is Ramu Palani Velu, an Indian-origin businessman in Singapore, who left 400 workers unpaid and attempted to escape?
Numerous Indian and Bangladeshi workers in Singapore are grappling with financial distress after their employer, Ramu Palani Velu, disappeared, leaving them unpaid for months. Velu, a businessman of Indian descent and head of multiple firms, has returned for questioning and is assisting authorities. The Singapore government has committed to finding jobs for the affected workers in similar fields, with nearby temples and community boards offering additional support.
