Restaurant manager arrested for accepting bribes from Indians

The students,all in their 20s,allegedly paid between 500 to 3500 Australian dollars to gain part-time work but some received only little work and soon left their jobs whereas one victim did not receive a job at all.

During his tenure he received over 20,000 Australian dollars in bribe.

According to Sydney Morning Herald,the accused led the Indian students to believe paying for employment was the usual process to gain work in Australia.

“As international students they [the victims may not be familiar with industrial relations in this country and it was put to them this was the process to be followed to gain employment,” Police official Simon Hardman said adding “(The victims),not knowing any better,they did as they were told.”

Police allege the staff who paid the man to gain work recommended him to other students also seeking employment.

Police believe there might be more alleged victims and asked them to come forward.

Hardman said there were no allegations the students were working illegally in Australia.

Hunger Jacks’ said in a statement that it had co-operated fully with the police and continued to do so.

The fast-food giant added that it would “continue to employ international students in line with their visa conditions and that it greatly valued their contribution”.

Meanwhile,the acccused was released on bail and is to appear in court next month.