Minu Chopra, and Sanjeev Chopra, both 47, were charged with slavery offences after a 28-year-old woman was allegedly found enslaved.
The couple from Rochdale have been charged with holding a person in servitude or slavery between 31st July 2015 and 11th February 2016, as well as intentionally arranging or facilitating entry into the UK of a person with a view to exploit them, and intentionally holding another person in servitude or slavery between 1st January 2011 and 31st July 2015.
The 28-year-old alleged victim is now being cared for by partner agencies.
Minu Chopra appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court and has been remanded in custody. She is due to appear at Manchester Minshull St Crown Court on 11th March.
Sanjeev Chopra was also remanded in custody and is due to appear at Bury and Rochdale Magistrates' Court.
