The Bharatiya Embassy in Myanmar has issued a stern warning to its citizens, urging them to steer clear of fraudulent job offers targeting young individuals. In an advisory released recently, the embassy highlighted a surge in incidents involving Bharatiya nationals falling prey to international crime syndicates operating in the Myawaddy region on the Myanmar-Thailand border.
The advisory emphasized the necessity of adhering to the embassy’s guidelines, emphasizing the importance of not accepting any job offers without consulting the embassy first. The embassy pointed out that this advisory is a continuation of previous advisories issued on similar matters on various dates, including 5th July 2022, 14th October 2022, 28th March 2023, and 13th September 2023.
As per the embassy’s statement shared on social media platform X, they are actively collaborating with relevant authorities to ensure the safety and rescue of Indian nationals who become victims of such criminal syndicates.
Please see our updated Advisory below, regarding fake job racket targeting Indian youth. More details at https://t.co/YAPkjZaOEo.
We are also working closely with concerned authorities for safety and rescue of Indian nationals who fall victim to such crime syndicates. pic.twitter.com/1JON5Fakhv— India in Myanmar (@IndiainMyanmar) June 3, 2024
The embassy urged individuals to refer to their updated advisory and emphasized the importance of verifying the credentials of potential employers through the Indian Embassy in the respective country.
Reports suggest a new location in the Pha Lu area, south of Myawaddy town, has emerged as a hotspot for trafficking Indian victims, recruited from India as well as other nations like Malaysia and the UAE, through Thailand. The embassy reiterated the warning against accepting job offers from unverified sources, especially those circulated through social media platforms.
Bharatiya nationals are strongly advised to verify the authenticity of foreign employers and recruiting agents before accepting any job offer abroad. The embassy provided contact details for inquiries related to Myanmar and also shared an updated list of suspected agents, agencies, and compounds involved in these criminal activities.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that efforts are underway to repatriate Indian nationals trapped in such schemes, with three individuals already contacted for repatriation. He reiterated the caution issued to job-seekers, urging them to exercise vigilance when applying for jobs in Southeast Asian countries.
Earlier advisories from the Bharatiya Embassy in Myanmar and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) have highlighted the plight of Bharatiya nationals who have been lured into fake job rackets, often subjected to harsh working conditions.
Over 400 Bharatiya nationals have been rescued thus far, underscoring the magnitude of the issue and the need for heightened awareness and caution among Bharatiya citizens seeking employment opportunities abroad.
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