May 26th 2024.
The Indian Embassy in Laos recently announced that they have successfully rescued and repatriated 13 Indian citizens, including seven workers from Odisha and six youngsters, who were stuck in different provinces of the Southeast Asian country. The embassy expressed their gratitude towards the Lao authorities for their cooperation in this matter.
The safety and well-being of Indian citizens in Laos is a top priority for the embassy. They also advised Indian workers to be cautious and not fall prey to fake or illegal job offers. In fact, earlier this month, the embassy had issued an advisory warning about instances where Indian nationals were being lured into employment in Laos through Thailand.
The embassy revealed that these fake job offers were for positions like "Digital Sales and Marketing Executives" or "Customer Support Service," which were actually scams related to call centers and cryptocurrency fraud in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Laos. These companies, along with agents in places like Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore, and India, were promising high salaries, hotel bookings, and even covering expenses for travel and visas in order to attract Indian workers.
However, the reality was far from what was promised. Victims were illegally taken into Laos from Thailand and forced to work in harsh and restrictive conditions, often under physical and mental torture. In some cases, they were even held captive by criminal syndicates. These workers were also brought to Laos for low-paying jobs like mining and wood factories, where they were exploited and put in danger.
The embassy urged Indian nationals to not get tempted by such fraudulent and exploitative job offers. They advised them to exercise caution and verify the credibility of recruiting agents and companies before accepting any job offer in Laos. They also reminded everyone that employment is not permitted on a visa issued on arrival in Thailand or Laos, and the Lao authorities do not issue work permits to Indian nationals with such visas. In fact, the advisory warned that anyone caught involved in human trafficking could face up to 18 years in prison in Laos.
In conclusion, the Indian Embassy in Laos is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of Indian citizens in the country. They have successfully rescued and repatriated many in the past and continue to work closely with the Lao authorities to combat fraudulent job offers and protect Indian workers from exploitation. They urge everyone to exercise caution and not fall for such traps in the future.
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