Fraudsters Caught: 12 Arrested for Promising Fake Overseas Jobs
Twelve individuals were arrested in Dhaka on Friday morning. They were part of a gang that cheated people. This gang promised fake overseas jobs and success in important exams. The Special Response Battalion (SRB-4) carried out the arrests.
The gang asked victims for large amounts of money. They charged between Tk 40,000 and Tk 1 million. The fraudsters then kept this money using different excuses. They never delivered on their promises.
The arrests happened at Technical Mor in Dhaka. A mobile court later sentenced seven of the arrested people to prison. Their sentences ranged from seven days to three months. The court also fined the other five arrested individuals.
Lieutenant Colonel Hafizur Rahman is the commanding officer of SRB-4. He shared this information at a press conference. The press conference took place at Technical Mor on Friday noon.
SRB-4 started investigating after receiving complaints. The Bangladesh-Korea Technical Training Centre (BKTTC) reported problems. Bangladesh Overseas Employment and Services Limited (BOESL) also complained. These organizations said the gang was cheating job seekers.
The gang targeted people hoping to work abroad. They claimed they could arrange work visas cheaply. They also guaranteed that candidates would pass written examinations. But the gang only took the money and disappeared.
BOESL is a government agency. It recruits workers for overseas employment. BOESL uses official channels. It does not charge any fees to job candidates. Anyone with a passport can find free overseas job opportunities. They just need to pass the required exams.
These examinations happen every Friday and Saturday. They are held at the BKTTC venue. BKTTC is a training centre. It offers training in many different skills. BKTTC certificates can help people find jobs abroad. However, BKTTC does not directly send workers overseas. It does not arrange jobs for them.
Lieutenant Colonel Hafizur Rahman advised people to be careful. Do not pay money to anyone promising overseas jobs or exam success. Always check information with government offices. Use only authorized agencies. If someone falls victim to a scam, they should inform the authorities quickly.
