October 11, Colombo (LNW): Authorities have intensified efforts to clamp down on fraudulent foreign employment operations, as the Special Police Unit attached to the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau begins investigations into a growing number of complaints from the public.
The Bureau has recorded a sharp increase in reports involving individuals and groups engaging in illegal recruitment practices, promising overseas jobs through unofficial channels and exploiting job seekers with false guarantees, according to officials.
In response, the Special Police Unit has expanded its surveillance and enforcement activities, aiming to identify and apprehend those orchestrating these deceptive schemes. Many of the cases under investigation involve financial exploitation, forged documentation, and unlicensed recruitment activity.
Officials have urged the public to remain cautious and to verify the legitimacy of employment agencies before entering into agreements or making payments.
Victims or individuals with information regarding such racketeers are encouraged to contact the Special Investigation Division of the Foreign Employment Bureau directly via the hotline 011 288 2228.
