'We are Malayalis, not fools'; Kerala Police issues new warning

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The police have issued a warning to those who are trying to go to other countries illegally for study or work. "If you enter or work in other countries illegally, you will have to face legal action. It will result in you being jailed there and paying a heavy fine," the Kerala Police said in a post shared on its official Social media page.

Full text of the Facebook post

We are Malayalis... not fools..!!

Those who try to go to other countries illegally to study or work should be aware of these things.

If you enter or work in other countries illegally, you will have to face legal action. It can lead to you being imprisoned there and being required to pay a large fine.

Illegal immigrants are not recognised in their own country or the country they entered under any circumstances. Such people will not get any assistance facilities for those who have entered expatriate life according to the law. They are also likely to face a travel ban.

Those who go to work in foreign countries without authorised agencies will be ignorant about the work practices, the employer, the salary to be received, and the working conditions there. This increases the risk of exploitation. Never make such a decision by being fooled by the false promises of illegal recruitment agencies or entrepreneurs.