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Punjab Man Stranded In Moscow Forest After Fake Russian Job Offer
A Punjab man was allegedly duped by a fake Russian job offer and left stranded in a Moscow forest, NDTV reports. He said he obtained his Russian visa through Jalandhar-based agent Pawan…
The Story in Brief
A Punjab man was allegedly duped by a fake Russian job offer and left stranded in a Moscow forest, NDTV reports. He said he obtained his Russian visa through Jalandhar-based agent Pawan Kumar, who promised lucrative fruit-picking work and comfortable living conditions in Russia.
The available account identifies the job offer and the agent’s assurances, but does not provide details of the man’s name, the money paid, how he reached the forest or whether police have registered a case. The episode points to the risks faced by Indians relying on informal overseas recruitment promises without independently checking employers, visas and contracts.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy story is that any foreign job guarantees a better life, while another unfairly blames every travel agent for one alleged fraud. Neither follows from this account. A promised salary and visa do not prove a genuine job, and the agent’s assurances need investigation before guilt is decided. The practical test is clear: was there a verifiable Russian employer, written contract and record of the money paid?
Source: ndtv.com
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