Unscrupulous recruitment agents dupe Sri Lankans

(March 14, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) The Sri Lanka High Commission in Singapore wishes to draw the attention of the public to a number of scams carried out by unscrupulous recruitment agents who obtain large sums of money from Sri Lankans with the promise of education and employment opportunities in Singapore. A large number of such persons have been abandoned by their agents upon their arrival in Singapore and face serious difficulties. Many have been stranded in Singapore without food, lodging and funds and on occasions have faced penalties for overstaying their visa. The High Commission has intervened on several occasions to assist these persons by either facilitating their return home or obtaining an amicable settlement between the two parties, where possible, said Sri Lanka High Commission in Singapore in a official statement. Given the increasing number of Sri Lankans that are being duped by these agents, the High Commission wishes to warn the public against these unscrupulous agents and recommended verification of their bona fides, before making any financial commitments with respect to education and employment opportunities in Singapore, it noted.. - Sri Lanka Guardian