Former Nisswa Inn Owner Charged With Labor Trafficking, Felony Threats
Former owner of the Nisswa Inn and Suites in Nisswa, Minnesota, Vijay Kumar Ramanbhai Patel, faces criminal charges for labor trafficking an adult and felony threats of violence. He is accused of forcing a woman to work at the hotel…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, November 11, 2026 — A former owner of the Nisswa Inn and Suites in Nisswa, Minnesota, has been charged with labor trafficking and felony threats of violence. Vijay Kumar Ramanbhai Patel is accused of forcing an adult woman to work at the hotel and making severe threats against her.
The charges include allegations of labor trafficking, which involves exploiting a person through force, fraud, or coercion for labor or services. Patel is also facing felony charges for threats of violence. According to reports, the alleged victim was compelled to work at the hotel under duress.
The accusations detail that Patel made severe threats against the woman. These threats reportedly included sexual assault and death, constituting felony-level offenses.
The Nisswa Inn and Suites is located in Nisswa, Minnesota. The former owner’s alleged actions form the basis of the criminal complaint.
Further details regarding the timeline of the alleged events, the specific dates of Patel’s ownership, or the exact nature of the force and coercion used were not immediately available. Information regarding the legal process, including court dates or potential penalties, was also not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Pattee on kstp.com, see more information here.
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