Bogus agents dupe Lankans in Singapore
The Sri Lanka High Commission in Singapore draws the attention of the
public to a number of scams carried out by unscrupulous recruitment
agents who obtain large sums of money from Lankans with the promise of
education and employment opportunities in Singapore .
A large number of such persons have been abandoned by their agents
upon their arrival in Singapore and face serious difficulties. Many have
been stranded in Singapore without food, lodging and funds and on
several occasions faced penalties for overstaying.
The High Commission has intervened on several occasions to assist
these persons by either facilitating their return home or obtaining an
amicable settlement between the two parties.
Given the increasing number of victims the High Commission warns the
public against these bogus agents, and recommends verification of their
bona fides, before making any financial commitments with respect to
education and employment in Singapore. |