Fraud case · 19 November 2025
Bogus UK seasonal-worker scheme charged high "guarantee" fees
- Reported loss
- ₹2.4 lakh
- Date
- 19 November 2025
What happened
Applicants were told they could join a UK seasonal agricultural worker scheme by paying a "guarantee" fee of around ₹2.4 lakh. Legitimate seasonal-worker schemes are run through licensed operators and do not require such payments to an agent. The promised placements did not materialise.
Outcome
Applicants advised to report to police; recovery attempts are ongoing.
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