Beware of job offers in foreign nations, you might fall into trap of sex rackets

KOCHI: Those who 'take off' to the Gulf only on the backing of verbal assurances from visa agencies will have to 'crash land' with broken dreams. If you are lured by the promises of illegal agencies and paper companies, you will lose not only money but also valuable documents. Girls often fall into the trap of sex rackets.

Last year, 278 cases including human trafficking were registered in the NRI cell of the Kerala Police. Despite intensified measures and awareness, victims contuinue to fall in this trap. Make sure of the existence of a company while getting the visa and offer letter. The employment contract and the offer letter should be matched. You can seek help from your friends in the Gulf or the Indian Embassy. Beware of those who offer unbelievable salary and benefits and ask for money for registration and visa.

Don't fall for the offer

Scammers deceive by giving offer letters in the name of leading companies. Many of those who got offer letters got tourist visitor visas. It is illegal to work and seek employment on a visitor visa.

Visa costs in the Gulf are generally borne by the employer. They do not entrust other individuals or organizations to provide employment visas of their own institution.

Ensure a good trip

In-charge SP K Lalji said that the Kerala Police NRI Cell has started the 'Shubhayatra' scheme so that those who go abroad in search of employment do not get cheated. Guidance will be given on the employment problems of overseas Malayalis.

Human trafficking is serious
Transporting a person into another country through the use of false documents, threats or deception is considered human trafficking. It is an offense to obtain the victim's consent by paying or promising to pay.

Sexual exploitation of victims, forced labour and crime, begging, forced labour and intimidation are tragic aspects of human trafficking.

Indian emigration rules state that women below 30 years of age should not be recruited for work as domestic aid.