Indians Trapped in Overseas Job Scam Networks

Indian citizens are becoming victims of sophisticated fraud networks operating through fake overseas job offers. Scammers lure job seekers with lucrative employment opportunities abroad, then trap them in criminal operations or extract money through various fraudulent schemes. Victims often face coercion to participate in further illegal activities or money laundering. Authorities have reported increasing cases of digital arrests—where victims are held virtually or physically threatened. These networks operate across borders, making law enforcement coordination challenging. Victims lose savings and personal data while becoming unwitting participants in larger crime syndicates. The scam highlights the vulnerability of job seekers desperate for overseas employment. Source: The Hindu.