Fraud case · 9 April 2026
Visit visa sold as work visa for Gulf construction jobs
- Reported loss
- ₹1.1 lakh
- Date
- 9 April 2026
- Linked agency
- Pioneerline Overseas Recruitment
What happened
Workers were sent to a Gulf country on visit visas that were described to them as work visas. On arrival they had no legal right to work, no employer and no accommodation as promised. The Indian mission assisted with their return. The agent could not be traced afterwards.
Outcome
Workers were stranded and repatriated with help from the Indian mission. Agent absconded.
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