A 30-year-old resident of Bhayandar was deported from Singapore after immigration authorities allegedly discovered that the work visa and job offer he was carrying were fake, police said. TOI has not independently verified the claim, and is reporting this based on a post shared on Instagram.According to officials, the man had paid INR 3.6 lakh for what he believed was a legitimate overseas employment opportunity. He reportedly received a visa document and an offer letter from a company said to be based in Singapore. However, on arrival at Singapore’s airport, immigration authorities flagged irregularities in his paperwork. Officials allegedly found that the visa was forged and that the company mentioned in the offer letter did not exist. He was denied entry and deported to India the following day. After returning, the man filed a complaint with local police. An FIR has been registered, whereas an investigation is also underway into the suspected job scam. Authorities are examining financial transactions and attempting to trace those behind the alleged fraud.
How to identify and avoid visa fraud
Authorities and immigration experts advise job seekers to remain vigilant and verify every step of the overseas hiring process. To ensure that one manages to detect the scam, here are key red flags and precautions:
