Foreign employment dreams at risk as fraud networks flourish in Nepal

Foreign employment has long been a lifeline for thousands of Nepali youths seeking better opportunities abroad. However, their dreams are increasingly being shattered as fraud networks continue to expand across the country. These groups operate under the guise of recruitment agencies, promising lucrative jobs abroad while extracting large sums of money from hopeful applicants.

With limited awareness and high demand for overseas employment, many youths fall prey to false assurances, forged documents, and illegal channels. Victims often lose their life savings, leaving families in financial and emotional distress. Reports from various districts show that such fraud schemes are becoming more organized, using social media, fake offices, and agents to lure job seekers.

Authorities have intensified crackdowns, but challenges remain due to weak regulation, slow legal processes, and the sophistication of these criminal groups. As fraud networks flourish, the need for stronger oversight, public awareness, and reliable recruitment mechanisms has become more urgent than ever. Protecting Nepali youths from exploitation is essential to ensuring that foreign employment remains a secure and genuine path to opportunity.