17 Indians, lured into illegal work in Laos, on their way back home: Jaishankar
| 2024-04-06
Indian embassy officials along with Indian nationals in Laos on April 6, 2024
Jaishankar thanked Indian embassy in Laos and the Southeast Asian country’s authorities for the safe return of Indian nationals
Seventeen Indian workers, who were lured into unsafe and illegal work in Laos, are on their way back home, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday.
In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, “Modi ki Guarantee works for all at home and abroad. Seventeen Indian workers, lured into unsafe and illegal work in Laos, are on their way back home.”
He complimented the Indian embassy in Laos for its successful efforts in the case.
“Well done, @IndianEmbLaos. Thank Lao authorities for their support for the safe repatriation,” Jaishankar said in his post on X.
On Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs cautioned Indian nationals against falling prey to human traffickers promising lucrative job opportunities in Cambodia.
“It has come to attention that Indian nationals, lured by fake promises of lucrative job opportunities in Cambodia, are falling into the trap of human traffickers. These Indian nationals are coerced to undertake online financial scams and other illegal activities,” the MEA said in its advisory.
“Indian nationals intending to visit Cambodia for employment are cautioned to do so only through authorized agents. It is also advised that the background of the prospective employer in Cambodia is checked thoroughly,” the MEA added.
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