Rajasthan Police Issues Advisory Against Fake Overseas Job Offers to Combat Cyber Slavery

Jaipur, August 11: The Rajasthan Police has issued an advisory to warn youths and their families about fraudulent overseas job offers that could lead to cyber slavery or digital bondage.

Acting on the directives of Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Kumar Sharma, the Cyber Crime Branch of Rajasthan Police has urged job seekers to exercise caution when responding to advertisements and recruitment offers promising lucrative jobs abroad.

Additional Director General of Police (Cyber Crime) VK Singh stated that international cyber-fraud gangs are increasingly targeting unemployed and ambitious youths by luring them with attractive salaries, free housing, and other benefits in Southeast Asian countries.

According to the advisory, countries like Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand are being exploited by criminal networks to entice victims with seemingly legitimate job opportunities.

Young individuals, especially those seeking quick employment with high salaries, may be persuaded to travel abroad for roles in customer service, data entry, digital marketing, or other office-related jobs.

However, upon arrival, victims may face dire situations. Their passports, identification documents, and mobile phones could be confiscated, severely limiting their ability to escape or contact their families.

In some cases, victims may be held captive and coerced into participating in online scams. They could be forced to deceive others through fake investment schemes, fraudulent customer support operations, cryptocurrency scams, and other forms of cybercrime.

Those who refuse to comply may reportedly face physical or psychological threats.

The Rajasthan Police has advised youths and their families to verify the credentials of foreign employers and recruitment agencies before accepting any job offers abroad. They are also encouraged to check the validity of employment contracts, visa details, and travel and accommodation arrangements.

The advisory warns against paying large upfront fees to unknown agents or traveling abroad based solely on social media advertisements or promises of excessively high salaries.

The police emphasized that attractive job offers abroad should not come at the cost of personal safety and freedom. Families are also advised to maintain regular contact with relatives who have gone abroad for work and to promptly report any suspicious recruitment activities or signs of coercion to the authorities.

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