The 12 Malawian farm workers who were recently arrested in Israel have been deported back to Malawi, Minister of Information and Digitization Moses Kunkuyu has confirmed.

The workers were among 40 workers from different countries who were arrested for leaving their designated work stations and seeking employment in town without proper authorization in Israel.

According to Kunkuyu, four of the 12 people arrived back home yesterday while the remaining workers are expected to arrive home today through Kamuzu International Airport (KIA).

The Minister has since emphasized the importance of Malawians abroad adhering to the laws and regulations of their host countries, urging them to respect the terms of their employment and avoid engaging in illegal activities.