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The couple was also accused of keeping the victims' paychecks from other jobs to "pay off" their alleged smuggling fee.

Prosecutors said the couple forced immigrants to perform work in their home and collected their paychecks from outside work.

Three of the homes were in Simi Valley. The others were across the county line. Four men were arrested, including two Simi Valley residents. The narcotics unit learned of the alleged operation in ...