Ferenc Domotor: Hamilton human trafficking kingpin sentenced to 9 years

The leader of what has been called the largest proven human smuggling ring in Canadian history was sentenced to nine years in prison Tuesday.

Ferenc Domotor, 49, was sentenced in a Hamilton, Ont., court after previously pleading guilty to being part of a criminal organization, conspiracy to traffic in human beings and coercing victims to mislead immigration authorities.

With time already served and other deductions, Domotor will only spend an additional 16 months behind bars.

His sentence also includes a prohibition on owning a firearm for 10 years after his release.

Domotor's wife, Gyongi Kolompar, and 21-year-old son, Ferenc Domotor Jr., were also sentenced Tuesday afternoon.

The three family members apologized to Canada, the City of Hamilton and the court before they were sentenced. more