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The Ministry of External Affairs has issued a serious warning to Indian citizens about fake employment offers in Iran. Several Indians have been lured to Iran with false promises of jobs or transit to third countries. Upon arrival, these individuals have been kidnapped by criminal gangs who demand ransom from their families. The MEA emphasizes that Iran only allows visa-free entry for tourism, not employment purposes.

Key Points: MEA Warns Indians of Fake Job Offers in Iran Kidnapping Scams

  • Multiple Indians kidnapped after fake job offers in Iran
  • Criminal gangs demand ransoms from victims' families
  • Iran allows visa-free entry only for tourism purposes
  • Agents promising employment visas may be criminal accomplices
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MEA cautions Indian citizens over fake job offers in Iran

India's Ministry of External Affairs issues urgent advisory after multiple cases of Indians lured to Iran with fake job offers, kidnapped, and held for ransom by criminal gangs.

"Indian citizens are strongly cautioned to exercise the strictest vigilance regarding such employment promises or offers - Ministry of External Affairs"

New Delhi, September 20

The Ministry of External Affairs issued an advisory after several cases of fake employment offers to kidnap Indians were reported in Iran.

MEA cautioned citizens not to fall into such traps and exercise "strictest vigilance."

"There have been a number of recent cases involving Indian citizens who have been lured to travel to Iran on false promises of employment, or with assurances that they would be sent further to third-countries for employment. Upon reaching Iran, these Indian nationals have been kidnapped by criminal gangs and ransoms have been demanded from their families for securing their release," MEA said in a statement.

"In this context, all Indian citizens are strongly cautioned to exercise the strictest vigilance regarding such employment promises or offers. In particular, it may be noted that the Government of Iran allows visa-free entry to Indians only for tourism purposes. Any agents promising visa-free entry into Iran for employment or other purposes may well be in connivance with criminal gangs. Indian citizens are therefore advised not to fall prey to such offers," MEA further cautioned.

- ANI

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Priya S
Thank you MEA for this timely warning! People should verify everything through proper channels before traveling abroad for work. Better safe than sorry!
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Michael C
While the advisory is good, the government should also work on creating more employment opportunities within India so people don't have to risk going to unstable regions for jobs.
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Anjali F
My cousin almost fell for one such offer last month! They promised high salary in Dubai via Iran. Thank God we checked with embassy first. People please be careful! ❤️
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Vikram M
These criminal gangs prey on poor and middle-class families. MEA should coordinate with Iranian authorities to crack down on these networks. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
Important advisory! Always remember - if an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Research properly and use only government-approved recruitment agencies.

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