The details of 100 companies accused of breaking the law by using unpaid interns in paid roles have been handed to HM Revenue and Customs by Employment Minister Jo Swinson.
Ms Swinson told Intern Aware, which campaigns for paid internships, that its claims that the unnamed employers broke the law will be treated as intelligence by officials at HMRC.
In a letter to the group, she said: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank Intern Aware for their help and continued support on this issue."
Employers break the law if they use unpaid interns to fill full-time positions that would be subject to national minimum wage rules.
Intern Aware has called on HMRC to investigate companies suspected of breaking the law.
The group's co-director, Ben Lyons, said he was pleased Ms Swinson had decided to pass the list of employers on to HMRC. He said: "This is only the start and a lot more needs to be done."
HMRC said it did not comment on individual investigations.
A Department of Business spokesman said: "The law on the national minimum wage is clear. If somebody on a work experience placement or internship is a worker under NMW legislation, then they are entitled to the minimum wage.
"Internships can be a valuable way of helping young people get into work and realise their ambitions. Anyone who feels they are being exploited should contact the Pay and Work Rights Helpline."
:: The Pay and Work Rights Helpline can be reached on 0800 917 2368.
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