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Around 75 complaints were received at the adalat. The commission said that more than 268 new complaints have been received so far this year, and that over 30% of the cases under its consideration involve financial and visa fraud. Because they send children abroad after Class X and 12 without properly verifying clear study options or university recognition, many families face difficulties and debt. The commission also warned that fake agencies and unauthorised legal advisory firms are operating to siphon off compensation amounts due to the relatives of expatriates who die or meet with accidents abroad. Therefore, when giving a power of attorney, relatives should appoint only embassy-approved lawyers.
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Public should ensure they choose overseas job opportunities only through licensed recruiting agencies, she said. She was speaking at a commission adalat held at the Kakkanad collectorate conference hall. Most of the cases taken up at the adalat involved complaints related to visas, recruitment and financial fraud. Through the commission’s new website, expatriates can register complaints online from anywhere in the world and download orders. Download the TOI App.
Kochi : NRI commission chairperson Justice Sophie Thomas on Wednesday said that people must be cautious about overseas employment scams and financial fraud.