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Kerala Woman Arrested Over Alleged Oman Job Scam Involving 51 Seekers
Police in Kerala have arrested a woman accused of duping 51 job seekers with promises of jobs in Oman. She was detained early on Friday at Calicut International Airport after arriving from…
Police in Kerala have arrested a woman accused of duping 51 job seekers with promises of jobs in Oman. She was detained early on Friday at Calicut International Airport after arriving from Muscat.
The woman allegedly offered jobs at a company preparing to begin operations in Al Ain, Oman, with salaries of up to Rs75,000 a month. The complainant said he paid Rs65,000 in January 2025, while others allegedly transferred Rs75,000 each for visa processing and related expenses. When the visas did not arrive by March, he complained to police.
Investigators allegedly found that the address she provided was fake. Police also issued a lookout notice after learning she had travelled to the Gulf. The number of alleged victims could rise, as some people have not yet approached authorities while hoping the jobs will be arranged.
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The case illustrates the legal and practical risks in overseas recruitment, where payments for visas and processing can precede any verifiable employment contract. Investigators will need to establish the money trail, identify each complainant and determine whether the promised company and vacancies existed. The accused remains entitled to due process, and the final charges will depend on the evidence collected. The next key steps are her court production, any decision on custody or bail, and police verification of additional complaints.
Source: gulfnews.com
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